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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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Food
Shellebrate NC Oyster Week in Asheville, NC
NC Oyster Week runs Oct.10-16. Celebrate at these local oyster spots, with guidance from Chef Will Cisa on how best to enjoy them.
October 10, 2022
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Laura Hackett
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Culture
Celebrating Adopt a Shelter Dog Month in Asheville, NC
Whether you adopt a pup or a senior dog, these local spots will help you find your furever love.
October 7, 2022
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Brook Bolen
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Culture
Quiz: what’s your personality in the kitchen?
October 6, 2022
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Food
The haunted history of Zambra in Asheville, NC
Most employees won’t go down to the wine cellar alone, and with all the paranormal activity that’s been reported, we don’t blame them.
October 6, 2022
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Laura Hackett
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Culture
Disc golf courses in Asheville, NC
Need a new hobby that will make time fly? You may enjoy these local disc golf courses.
October 6, 2022
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Sarah Olsen
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Food
Go bananas over these 30+ foodie brands
October 5, 2022
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
ICYMI: Your favorite Asheville news from September 2022
As we dust off our Halloween costumes + ring in October, let’s take a moment to celebrate the best things we saw this September.
September 30, 2022
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Laura Hackett
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Real Estate
How to take part in the Lights Out! program in Asheville, NC
Here’s how to help keep resident and migratory birds safe during “Migratory Bird Awareness Months.”
September 29, 2022
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Brook Bolen
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On the hunt for local art
Asheville artist Amanda McLenon is partnering with local businesses for a creative take on a scavenger hunt — giving you the chance to find free art.
May 29, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Music
Steep Canyon Rangers gear up for their homecoming show
Learn how our area influenced the band’s newest album, from where it was recorded to the history woven into the songwriting.
May 28, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Food
Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Asheville, NC from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 24, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Culture
Salvage Station’s property acquired by NCDOT for I-26 expansion
The music venue will have to vacate its space at the end of the 2024 season — here’s what you should know + how to help.
May 23, 2024
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Grace Powers
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City
Join the Patton Avenue Corridor conversation
As the City of Asheville continues its Patton Avenue Corridor Feasibility Study, you’re invited to give your input and feedback.
May 23, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Small Business
Style and sustainability come together at Clad
The new shop inside zero waste refill store Ware offers colorful, intentionally crafted + curated apparel and goods.
May 22, 2024
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Grace Powers
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City
Commemorate Memorial Day in Asheville
Make a plan to mark the holiday on Monday, May 27 with local ceremonies hosted by the City of Asheville and Buncombe County.
May 21, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Events
Doing the work at GRINDfest
The festival is bringing the community together and elevating Black businesses through music, food, education, and fun.
May 21, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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City
Murphy-Oakley Community Center’s inclusive playground is coming soon
The playground, designed to be accessible to people of all abilities, will soon be ready for play.
May 20, 2024
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Grace Powers