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Asheville will have two Spirit Halloween stores... right across the street from each other
Spirit Halloween will strike South Tunnel Road twice, with stores in neighboring shopping plazas.
September 02, 2025 03:14 PM
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Grace Powers
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How to get your REAL ID in Asheville
The deadline to obtain your REAL ID is coming up on May 7, 2025 — here’s how and why to get one in NC.
February 13, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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How to navigate the Asheville Regional Airport
To help make your time at the Asheville Regional Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s 25+ nonstop flights.
February 12, 2025
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4 City boards and commissions we’d create in Asheville
Every city needs a planning and zoning commission, but what about a neighborhood bear naming committee?
February 11, 2025
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Bethany Osborn
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YMI Cultural Center to unveil renovations at grand reopening
After rescheduling due to Helene, the YMI will celebrate its grand reopening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and several upcoming Black History Month events.
February 7, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Nonprofits
MANNA FoodBank receives $7 million in grants to support its new facility
The food bank will use the grant to continue to build out its new facility and fight food insecurity in WNC.
February 6, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Culture
12+ activities for older adults in Asheville
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Asheville.
January 31, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Events
Celebrate Black History Month 2025 in Asheville
Learn about local Black history through art, books, food, and community at these events around the city.
January 29, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Share your stories of Helene with Buncombe County Special Collections’ community archiving project
The “Come Hell or High Water” project includes community contributions to reflect the impact of Helene across WNC.
January 22, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Why are eggs harder to find in Asheville?
A decline in egg-producing hens have caused egg prices in Asheville to increase, if you can even find them.
January 15, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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How to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Asheville
Observe the federal holiday with speeches, demonstrations, and service opportunities around Buncombe County.
January 15, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Ignite your interest with a new hobby
From crafting to cooking, cornhole to carpentry, you can say goodbye to boredom.
May 30, 2025
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Molly Wilson
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An inside look at Fitz and the Wolfe, a new downtown bar and music venue
Here’s a sneak preview of the downtown bar, opening on Battery Park Ave. on Saturday, May 31.
May 29, 2025
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The State of the Arts in Asheville, according to ArtsAVL
The arts organization offered important insight into the recovery of Asheville and Buncombe County’s arts sector at its annual State of the Arts brunch. Here’s what to know.
May 29, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Sports
Major investments are coming to three local sports complexes
The BCTDA will spend $2.65 million on improvements to two local sports complexes, and a local school will soon break ground on a multi-use field.
May 28, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
The City of Asheville invests in infrastructure upgrades at the Mills River Water Treatment Plant
The $23.3 million project is underway to provide more resiliency and add capacity to the city’s water systems.
May 27, 2025
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Bethany Osborn
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Culture
Celebrate 100 years of wildlife at Nature Center Day
The once-in-a-century celebration commemorates the history of the WNC Nature Center and the excitement that lies ahead.
May 23, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
The French Broad Riverfront parks that have reopened
Here are the parks and greenways along the French Broad that have reopened since Helene. While some have reopened, restoration will take years.
May 22, 2025
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Grace Powers
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History
Asheville’s history through the eyes of a cicada
Brood XIV emerges every 17 years — what did Asheville look like to previous generations of these noisy insects?
May 22, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Culture
10+ Asheville running clubs to help you go the distance
Find a local group of fitness friends to keep you motivated, introduce you to new tracks + trails, and make sweat-breaking a social occasion.
May 22, 2025
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Molly Wilson