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Story Parlor owners to take over Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar
The cofounders of the West Asheville art space are taking over the next chapter of the downtown book shop and champagne bar, adding more literary programming.
November 13, 2025 02:08 PM
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Grace Powers
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Festivals
The inaugural AVLFest is ready to take over
The festival will be four days of unforgettable shows for music lovers all over the region.
July 28, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Travel and Outdoors
How the Biltmore is turning scraps to sustenance with its new composting program
The program that began in May is already churning out over 25 tons of finished compost.
July 27, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Entertainment
Where to see and participate in stand-up comedy in Asheville
Enjoy a laugh or get up on stage at these local spots for stand-up comedy.
July 25, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Looking for love at Blind Date Live
You might just find your soulmate in front of a live audience.
July 24, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
We asked AI what a Barbie Dreamhouse would look like in Asheville
In celebration of “Barbie” hitting the big screen on Friday, July 21, we decided to ask AI what a Barbie Dreamhouse would look like if it were built in Asheville.
July 20, 2023
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Grace Powers
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City
The $8.3 million expansion of the Dr. Wesley Grant, Sr. Southside Community Center is complete
And there’s a block party to celebrate.
July 19, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Culture
Honor Appalachian heritage at the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
Celebrate the culture of the mountains with the help of the Folk Heritage Committee.
July 18, 2023
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Molly Wilson
The TODAY show crew films an exam of an injured hawk at the Appalachian Wildlife Refuge.
Culture
Appalachian Wildlife Refuge will appear on the TODAY show
The local nonprofit will get some national attention for their efforts in protecting local wildlife.
July 17, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Entertainment
Exploring Asheville through Geocaching
Join the world’s largest treasure hunt, and see Asheville in a whole new way.
July 17, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Culture
How to reduce your use of single-use plastic
You’ve already bought the tote bags. Now what?
July 14, 2023
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Grace Powers
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The new mascot for supporting local business
The search is on for the stuffed Bizzy Bears taking up residence at Buncombe County businesses.
November 22, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Travel and Outdoors
Bear cub from viral video gets released back into the wild
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission determined the “selfie bear” was fit to survive on her own and released her in a remote area of WNC.
November 21, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Get into the spirits of the season with these holiday pop-up bars
Gather your crew to enjoy some fa-la-la-la-libations at these holiday pop-up bars around Asheville.
November 21, 2024
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Grace Powers
Crews pick up Hurricane Helene storm debris in Asheville
City
Hurricane Helene, Nov. 18-21: Updates + need-to-know information
This article is being updated daily to include information shared at Buncombe County community briefings.
November 20, 2024
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Grace Powers
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City
Buncombe County Commissioners allocate funding for rental assistance
Commissioners approved $1.5 million for Helene Relief, including rental assistance — plus, learn how to apply for rental assistance from Eblen Charities, who has partnered with the City of Asheville to distribute funds.
November 20, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Shop the season at these holiday markets in Asheville
Feel the holiday spirit while you find goods and gifts from local makers at these holiday markets happening around the city.
November 19, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Food
French Broad Chocolate makes Oprah’s Favorite Things 2024 List
The local chocolate company was lauded by the media icon for its Classic Hot Chocolate Collection.
November 18, 2024
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Grace Powers
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City
Asheville’s boil water notice lifted
At this morning’s Buncombe County briefing, Water Resources Department spokesperson Clay Chandler announced that the boil water notice has been lifted.
November 18, 2024
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Grace Powers
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City
Potable water may be restored as early as Tuesday, Nov. 19
During the Friday briefing, Water Resources Department PIO Clay Chandler announced that the boil water notice may be lifted as early as next week.
November 15, 2024
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Molly Wilson