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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 must-see authors at the Festival of Ideas
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Q+A with 4 UNC Asheville alumni (who love what they do)
See what four UNC Asheville alumni have to say about making an impact + why they love what they do in their STEAM careers.
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5 ways to talk to kids about bullying
Coast to Mountains Preparatory Academy (CM Prep) is recognizing National Bullying Month by offering tips to parents and caretakers.
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Three reasons to apply to UNC Asheville this week
Find out why an exciting announcement for NC residents and College Application Week makes makes this a great week to apply to UNC Asheville.
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Q+A with 3 Asheville educators making an impact in our community
See what inspires three Asheville educators to inspire others — and learn how UNC Asheville’s Education program prepared them for this challenging (and rewarding) career path.
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Tearjerker alert: How one local is positively impacting NC lives through physical therapy
Meet Preston Ellington, a first-year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Western Carolina University’s College of Health and Human Sciences.
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Arts
Three of the UNC Asheville STEAM Studio’s coolest creations
Plus, find out where some of these works are located throughout Asheville.
September 13, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Education
Help local teachers fulfill their classroom wishlists
Teachers are the unsung heroes of our communities. Support a strong start to the school year by helping Asheville area teachers clear their wishlists.
August 14, 2023
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Lamplight AVL’s plans to bring affordable artist studios to West Asheville
The arts nonprofit is transforming the house at 2 Westwood Pl. into a creative hub with studio space and community programming.
October 9, 2025
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Asheville plans for permanent water pretreatment systems
The FEMA-funded temporary water pretreatment systems will be operational through the end of November, marking the end of hurricane season.
October 9, 2025
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Buncombe County’s plans for new Swannanoa and West Asheville EMS bases
To field increased emergency call volumes, a standalone EMS base will be built in Swannanoa. A West Asheville EMS base is also in early stages.
October 8, 2025
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Food
The rise of THC infused beverages in Asheville
Asheville might be Beer City, but it’s following a global trend showing a rise in popularity of cannabis infused beverages.
October 7, 2025
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Asheville and Buncombe County GIS mapping decoded
Get to know your neighborhood through the geographical information systems that are mapping Buncombe County.
October 6, 2025
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Columbia, SC’s nature trails, riverwalks + hidden green spaces
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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.
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BCTDA invests $12.4 million for eight capital projects
The Buncombe County Tourism Authority awarded the largest sum to Swannanoa’s Beacon Park.
October 2, 2025
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Grace Powers
Goodwill's Tunnel Road store features Halloween decor like cobwebs, caution tape, skulls, skeletons, ghosts, and more by the register.
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5 reasons why Goodwill is Asheville’s Halloween HQ
The thriftiest, most creative ghouls in Asheville shop Goodwill for all things Halloween.
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these November events happening in Asheville
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
October 1, 2025
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Grace Powers