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Here are five centers and institutes offering courses to adults looking to learn something new.
Local nonprofits, organization, and City + County staff are hosting events during the week to highlight responses to hunger, homelessness, and related challenges.
Learn what the work of the BCTDA and Explore Asheville means for locals and how you can connect.
Find details on the ban and how you can support wildfire relief efforts for our neighbors in Henderson County.
Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting AVLtoday with the gift of your membership.
If you’ve driven past high fences, work crews, and cranes and wondered what’s going on, don’t worry. Leave the investigating to us.
Give your winter clothes a second chance by donating them to someone in need.
Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting AVLtoday with the gift of your membership.
The museum opened Wednesday, Oct. 25 in Asheville’s oldest surviving house, the Smith-McDowell House.
The changes provide a long-term plan for streetside dining.
Ease some of the challenges of owning a home through help from Buncombe County + a few nonprofit partners.
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Coast to Mountains Preparatory Academy (CM Prep) is recognizing National Bullying Month by offering tips to parents and caretakers.
Funding was allocated for a greenway, two parks, and a Whitewater Wave.
See and have a say in the recommendations before they’re presented to the City of Asheville and Buncombe County Board of Commissioners.
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Find out why an exciting announcement for NC residents and College Application Week makes makes this a great week to apply to UNC Asheville.
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See what inspires three Asheville educators to inspire others — and learn how UNC Asheville’s Education program prepared them for this challenging (and rewarding) career path.
The Chamber celebrated its 125th anniversary by gifting grants to 13 Asheville area nonprofits.
The 10.5-acre development includes five new buildings and requires the demolition of the existing YMCA and State Employees’ Credit Union buildings.
The City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department is beginning to build its Recreate Asheville plan for the local green spaces.
Meet your neighbors across the city during a day of festive fun and education.
The NC budget outlines funding for state-backed projects, including colleges, infrastructure, and other important aspects of NC’s government.
During the Community Reparations Summit, the Commission will seek locals’ input on its draft recommendations.
The milestone anniversary will be marked with a celebration of the Chamber’s history and its connections in the community.
Get the scoop on when, where, and how to register to vote in Buncombe County.
The service swap celebrates four decades of work for both organizations.
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Meet Preston Ellington, a first-year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Western Carolina University’s College of Health and Human Sciences.
The recently released strategic plan aims to get Buncombe County to 100% renewable energy by 2042.
Meet vendors, nonprofits, developers + City and County representatives all committed to affordable housing solutions.
How well do you know Asheville? We’re bringing you some fun facts about the city and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.
Nearly 400 people gathered at Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville for ArtsAVL’s Town Hall to discuss the future of the performing arts space.
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