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History

Join us on a trip down memory lane to see what Ashevillians were up to this week throughout the years.
Let’s uncover the history behind the names of these notable WNC spots.
Thanks to the lobbying efforts of local leaders, politicians, and business owners, the Blue Ridge Parkway didn’t pass us by.
Corner Kitchen in Biltmore Village and Zadie’s Market in Marshall received $50,000 grants through the trust’s Backing Historical Small Restaurants program.
We’re exploring the history behind the names of some local landmarks.
As the HBO series “The Gilded Age” wraps up another season, let’s explore how the era of fashion unfolded a little closer to home.
Let’s debunk how our county’s name became synonymous with gibberish.
From Nina Simone and Roberta Flack to Luke Combs and Billy Edd Wheeler.
Brood XIV emerges every 17 years — what did Asheville look like to previous generations of these noisy insects?
The park’s designation is part of an effort by the Legacy Neighborhood Coalition to preserve neighborhoods in Asheville that have historically faced racially discriminatory practices or displacement.
The mountains we call home boast more than 400 million years of history.
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