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UNC Asheville announces committee to guide Millennial Campus planning
Urban development consulting firm HR&A Advisors will use the committee’s recommendations to create the Millennial Campus Action Plan, which will be delivered to the University for review.
January 28, 2026 02:55 PM
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Grace Powers
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City
Take a look at the first installment of the Buncombe County Creative Equity Mural Project
Eres un Orgullo Latino is referred to as “the first Latin Pride mural in Asheville” and is also the first installment of a new mural initiative.
July 12, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Education
Buncombe County commissioners aim to increase teacher pay
The pay bump would come from a 1 cent property tax increase per $100 of assessed value.
June 21, 2023
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Grace Powers
Governor Roy Cooper signs HB347 during a ceremony at Spectrum Center.
Government
Sports betting apps are now legal in NC
Governor Cooper says the bill will benefit NC’s economy “for generations to come.”
June 14, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Arts
A new immersive art installation is coming to Asheville
Explore Appalachia in the aftermath of a mysterious, world-changing event.
June 7, 2023
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Laura Hackett
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Development
Asheville’s public golf course gets a major makeover
It’s a new heyday for the fairway, clubhouse, and stormwater systems.
June 5, 2023
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Laura Hackett
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History
History of the North Carolina flag
Most of us probably don’t have our state flags memorized, but it’s worth studying up: Our flag’s design reflects centuries of history.
May 31, 2023
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Dayten Rose
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History
Asheville Museum of History to open this fall
Discover the history of WNC inside Ashevilles’s oldest surviving house.
May 31, 2023
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Grace Powers
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City
How a local resident is making recycling foam easy
One man’s mission to divert plastic foam products from our landfills and give them new life.
May 23, 2023
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Coxe Avenue affordable housing project gets an update
County staff recommended Raleigh-based developer Harmony Housing as the project’s partner.
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WNC could finally be getting a Costco
While nothing is set in stone, city officials will begin talks on March 6 for a potential location at Enka Heritage Parkway.
March 5, 2025
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Celebrate Black Mountain’s birthday
Spend a perfect afternoon in town to celebrate its 132nd anniversary.
March 5, 2025
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Business
Broadway Street welcomes a slew of new businesses
Stoker’s Studio bike shop is the latest business coming to Broadway Street.
March 4, 2025
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Culture
Books written by Asheville authors
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March 4, 2025
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Culture
10+ women’s groups to join in Asheville
From networking breakfasts to outdoor socials, here are 10 groups offering professional and personal development opportunities for women.
March 3, 2025
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Sports
SoCon Basketball Championships kick off in Asheville
Here’s to a weekend of nonstop ball.
March 3, 2025
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Culture
3 art exhibits we’re looking forward to this spring
Experience Asheville in bloom through paintings, fiber art, interactive installations, and more.
February 28, 2025
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