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Education
Discover a new skill at the Mountain Institute for Lifelong Learning
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Uplevel your leadership with this 4-part Executive Education workshop
Wake Forest University’s Certificate in Leadership is designed specifically to help working professionals lead at a higher level.
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UNC Asheville announces committee to guide Millennial Campus planning
Urban development consulting firm HR&A Advisors will use the committee’s recommendations to create the Millennial Campus Action Plan, which will be delivered to the University for review.
January 28, 2026
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Grace Powers
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Education
Where to take lifelong learning classes in and around Asheville
Here are five centers and institutes offering courses to adults looking to learn something new.
January 20, 2026
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Grace Powers
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30+ kid-friendly activities in and around Asheville
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Asheville has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
December 29, 2025
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Support local organizations feeding the community for free
Support these local organizations to make sure our community stays fed.
October 29, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Education
UNC Asheville presses pause on Millennial Campus project
The university is pausing development plans to explore proposed alternatives and solicit additional community input.
August 14, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Learning is an adventure at French Broad River Academy
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Warren Wilson College students build a new home for a storm-displaced family
One student’s idea became a family’s new home in a matter of months, thanks to Warren Wilson College and dozens of local businesses.
May 16, 2025
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Music
Inside Asheville Music School’s new recording studio
The AMS Sound Lab dives into the world of electronic music, teaching music production and mixing with programs like Pro Tools, Ableton, and Logic.
May 1, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Brush up on these life skills in and around Asheville
From knife techniques to CPR we’ve got a roundup of basic skills to make life a little easier.
April 17, 2025
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