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20 birds to look and listen for this season
From the American Goldfinch to the Carolina Wren — these avians can be found all around the area.
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WNC’s trickiest area names
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Asked: What are the best experience-based gifts in Asheville, NC?
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Veterans Day events in + around Asheville, NC
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Offbeat escapes in + around Asheville, NC
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Newcomer’s guide to Asheville, NC
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How Melvin AC Howell is working to make dance lessons accessible to Asheville and beyond
His online platform HASdance is here to help you boost your self-confidence (and your dancing skills) in a judgment-free zone.
March 1, 2024
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Donate your formal wear to local students going to prom
The Prom Dress Exchange and Eblen Charities’ Prom Dress Express are outfitting students with dreamy dresses for their big night.
March 1, 2024
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Rendering of phase one of Beacon Village features a large green space with a bike park in the upper right corner area and a walking path lining the perimeter of the property.
Development
Beacon Village’s plan to revitalize the heart of Swannanoa
The site will welcome a 4.7-acre bike park and walking trail by the end of summer.
February 28, 2024
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A large crowd gathers in The Mule, some sitting and some standing, while networking.
Business
Education and connection at AVLmeetup
Led by three local real estate professionals, the group is sharing industry expertise and working to change the networking game.
February 27, 2024
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Nineteen people in the crew of the USS Asheville PG-21 sit and stand in a room, holding drinks. The black and white photo was taken in the 1930s.
History
USS Asheville PG-21 gets its first permanent memorial in Asheville
The ship and its crew, which were lost in WWII, will be honored with a monument at Riverside Cemetery.
February 27, 2024
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Pendland Creek during rain and flooding. The green infrastructure on New Belgium Brewing's campus helps during the rain event.
Travel and Outdoors
RiverLink is sharing stormwater stories with the Reduce Rain Runoff campaign
The nonprofit is spreading the word about protecting the French Broad River with monthly resources and local stories.
February 23, 2024
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A crowd of people gathered standing in front of a large screen to view a film. String lights are hanging in the space.
Arts
Indie music and film come together for the Mythic Monsters Music Video Showcase
See how songs from local musicians come to life.
February 20, 2024
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Glass bottles and containers are gathered together in Ware, a local refill store.
City
A tip for reducing your plastic use during the Less Plastic Asheville Challenge
We’re helping you clear off your Less Plastic Bingo card.
February 20, 2024
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A brown, brindled, adoptable dog is the focal point of the photo, with its right ear pointed down and left ear pointed up. The dog has a white patch of fur around its nose going up between its eyes.
Culture
Adoptable pets around Asheville
Find your forever best friend at a local shelter.
February 19, 2024
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