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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 01:24 PM
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Two (big) reasons to apply to UNC Asheville this week
See why a special announcement for North Carolina residents and one-week-only event make this week the ideal time to apply to UNC Asheville.
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Study up on the feasibility of an Asheville City and Buncombe County schools merger
Prismatic Services, the company conducting the school consolidation feasibility study, will host a series of drop-in feedback meetings throughout September.
August 29, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Buncombe County Board of Commissioners + School Boards set goals for 2030
Thursday’s special meeting refined the priorities for the local school system’s part in the Strategic Plan 2030 — and you’ve got a chance to weigh in.
August 23, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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10+ elementary, middle, and high schools in Asheville
From Montford to South Asheville, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the elementary, middle, and high schools.
July 30, 2024
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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
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Search for a spark at Asheville Ideas Fest
The annual immersive forum aims to encourage curiosity, facilitate conversation, and bring together a diverse community to find new perspectives.
June 10, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Warren Wilson College votes to establish four conservation easements
The easements, in partnership with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, will cover 600 acres of the campus.
April 23, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Read the winning poem from our 2024 poetry contest
We challenged our readers to turn one of our newsletters into a poem — here’s what you came up with.
April 16, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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How to submit to our 2024 poetry contest
It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special AVLtoday contest.
March 14, 2024
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