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History
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History of the North Carolina flag
Most of us probably don’t have our state flags memorized, but it’s worth studying up: Our flag’s design reflects centuries of history.
May 31, 2023
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Dayten Rose
History
Asheville Museum of History to open this fall
Discover the history of WNC inside Ashevilles’s oldest surviving house.
May 31, 2023
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Grace Powers
Culture
The story behind Brevard’s White Squirrel festival
Catch this year’s White Squirrel celebration May 26-May 28.
May 24, 2023
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Laura Hackett
History
Celebrate the late Bob Moog’s 89th birthday with these local events
It’s gonna be a Moog-tastic week.
May 16, 2023
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Laura Hackett
Culture
Cicadas make an early appearance this spring
Expect to hear the cicada choir singing these next few months.
May 15, 2023
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Grace Powers
History
Hood Huggers International celebrates 20 year anniversary
Expect live music, art, stellar food, and a plant sale.
April 18, 2023
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Laura Hackett
Food
Take a pit stop at these NC Historic Barbecue Trail stops
Next time you want some slow-cooked pig, these historic barbecue joints have you covered.
April 12, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
Culture
Guinness World Record holders from the Asheville area
From the world’s heaviest twins to the largest gathering of Elvis impersonators, the 828 has its fair share of record holders.
March 16, 2023
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Brook Bolen
History
Exploring Green Books history in Asheville, NC
Published from 1936-1966, Green Books listed businesses where Black travelers were safe to stop.
February 14, 2023
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Shari Tingle
Sports
Asheville Blues return to the spotlight at McCormick Field
And you can get your very own Asheville Blues t-shirt.
February 9, 2023
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Laura Hackett
Instagram
18 historic street names in Asheville, NC
Asheville, NC has 226+ years of history. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
February 2, 2023
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Emily Shea
History
A timeline of NC’s most iconic products
January 30, 2023
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Brook Bolen
Food
The magical history of American Miso Co.
Miso magic is made right here in WNC through a delicious blend of Japanese and Appalachian traditions.
December 13, 2022
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Laura Hackett
History
Take a peek inside the historic Princess Anne Hotel
The hotel is hosting two seasonal events, including a three-course Thanksgiving Dinner and a two-day Golden Girls celebration.
November 17, 2022
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Laura Hackett
History
The epic history of the Cloudland Hotel
Built atop Roan Mountain in 1885, the legendary spot drew wealthy travelers from across the globe.
November 14, 2022
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Brook Bolen
Culture
O. Henry’s recognized as one of top gay bars in America by Esquire
NC’s oldest gay bar is home to a history of activism and entertainment.
October 25, 2022
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Sarah Olsen
Arts
The Orange Peel celebrates its 20th anniversary with two big headliners
Big Boi and Old Crowe Medicine Show will perform the weekend of Fri., Oct. 28 and Sat., Oct. 29.
October 21, 2022
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Sarah Olsen
Travel and Outdoors
All about the Northern cardinal, NC’s official state bird
We’re sharing red hot facts about NC’s official state bird.
October 11, 2022
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Brook Bolen
City
The city proclaims October as Asheville Sister Cities Month
Celebrate Asheville’s seven international sisters, which span from Dunkeld & Birnam, Scotland to Saumur, France.
October 10, 2022
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Laura Hackett
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
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate the Mountains-to-Sea Trail’s 45th birthday with a month of hiking
August 25, 2022
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Laura Hackett
History
The story of Cherry Bounce, North Carolina’s unofficial state drink
July 28, 2022
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Laura Hackett
History
WNC’s pro wrestling legacy
July 21, 2022
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Brook Bolen
History
A look back at The Black Mountain Public Library’s last 100 years
July 15, 2022
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Brook Bolen
Food
Cherokee Frybread finds the spotlight at Chow Chow food festival
June 23, 2022
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Laura Hackett
History
Remembering Judson, WNC’s underwater ghost town
June 22, 2022
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Brook Bolen
City
Downtown Asheville: From the 1920s to now
June 15, 2022
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avltodayintern
City
The origin story of WAX, Asheville’s largest Facebook group
June 8, 2022
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Laura Hackett
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