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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
Asheville's Walton Street Pool in the 1950s
City
Dive into the history of Walton Street Pool and Park
The property, a bastion of Black history in Asheville, was recently designated a local historic landmark.
November 9, 2022
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Laura Hackett
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Your guide to treating yourself with a luxurious visit to one of the most beautiful historical sites in the country.
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Food
Chef J Chong to star in new HBO Max show “The Big Brunch”
The cooking competition show, produced by Dan Levy, debuts Thursday, Nov. 10.
November 7, 2022
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Laura Hackett
A wounded Veteran connects with a horse at Heart of Horse Sense.
Events
Commemorating Veterans Day 2022 in and around Asheville
From family events to equine therapy, here’s how to honor Veterans locally.
November 4, 2022
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Brook Bolen
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City
Asheville skater Rachel Bagels to compete at the World Skate Games
This will be her second appearance at the games — in 2019, she finished in seventh place.
November 3, 2022
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Laura Hackett
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Travel and Outdoors
Safe Passage’s campaign to make wildlife crossings safer in WNC
Work is set to begin on bridges and tunnels that will help area wildlife cross roads more safely and reduce collisions.
November 2, 2022
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Brook Bolen
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Culture
Local ways to prepare for the end of daylight saving time
From pre-made meals to creative endeavors, here’s how to make the transition as painless as possible.
November 2, 2022
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Brook Bolen
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Culture
NaNoWriMo has begun — here are 10+ local events to keep you writing
The Buncombe County Public Library is hosting events throughout the month, including author events, write-ins, and special workshops.
November 1, 2022
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Brook Bolen
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Culture
Three unusual items to check out from the Asheville Tool Library
You can even rent your own handyman.
October 31, 2022
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Brook Bolen
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Culture
The sweet potato industry in NC
We’re sharing some pretty sweet facts about these terrific tubers.
October 31, 2022
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Brook Bolen
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Chef Katie Button’s tips for creating tasty tapas
The chef and founder of Cúrate and La Bodega dished out her tips for crafting delicious Spanish small plates at your next celebration.
June 19, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Telling a community’s story with Creatives Under Instruction
The program, led by Hood Huggers International in collaboration with a number of local partners, fosters artistic inspiration for youth in the Burton Street Neighborhood.
June 18, 2024
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Molly Wilson
A circle of swimming caregivers and children in a pool during swimming lessons in Asheville
Culture
Test the waters with local swimming lessons
Whether you’re looking for the little ones or for yourself, these local swimming instructors will help keep your summertime safe and fun.
June 18, 2024
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Molly Wilson
A large, inflatable cow is on a mini stage and holds a Chick-Fil-A sign that says "Eat Mor Chikin." Behind the cow is blue-gren archway with a clock at the top and words that read "Biltmore Square."
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Asheville’s past — plus hope for the future.
June 17, 2024
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Brianna Williams
The front of Sweeten Creek Brewing, the venue for Bele Shred Summer Music Festival, showing a colorful cloud mural and a yellow sign in capital letters reading "Brewery."
Festivals
Sweeten Creek Brewing hosts its first Bele Shred Summer Music Festival
Two days, three stages, 40+ performances.
June 17, 2024
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Grace Powers
Rendering of the exterior of the unbuilt Thomas C. Lea House
Culture
The local Frank Lloyd Wright house that never was
The famous architect designed a mountain cabin outside Asheville — but owner Thomas C. Lea had a different plan.
June 14, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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City
Buncombe County reveals community survey results
You shared your feelings + feedback on life in Buncombe County — here are a few key takeaways.
June 14, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Food
Romeo’s Vegan Burgers gears up to open on Merrimon Avenue
Get ready for vegan burgers, nuggets, chili cheese fries, and shakes as the burger joint opens its third location in the Land of the Sky.
June 13, 2024
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Grace Powers
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City
Asheville City Council approves a downtown BID
At the latest meeting the council made its final vote on a Business Improvement District in downtown — here’s what that means for the neighborhood.
June 12, 2024
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Molly Wilson