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History
History
Buncombe County holds history symposium for America250
The full day of events was designed to highlight the diversity of voices that have shaped WNC, state, and US history.
February 18, 2026 02:56 PM
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Grace Powers
City
The origin story of WAX, Asheville’s largest Facebook group
June 8, 2022
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Laura Hackett
History
Kudzu’s history and impact in Asheville, NC
May 27, 2022
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Brook Bolen
History
Asheville, NC’s nicknames and the history behind them
May 3, 2022
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Brook Bolen
History
How Frederick Law Olmsted landscaped a more beautiful Asheville
April 25, 2022
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Laura Hackett
History
Looking back at the Asheville Smoke Hockey team
Let’s skate down memory lane to learn about Asheville’s hockey history.
April 15, 2022
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Brook Bolen
History
The history of Asheville’s River Arts District
March 23, 2022
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Laura Hackett
History
The 129 year-old history of the YMI Cultural Center
February 17, 2022
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Laura Hackett
History
Famous Ashevillians buried in Riverside Cemetery
February 7, 2022
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Sarah Leonhardt
City
Asheville Fringe Arts Festival turns 20
January 20, 2022
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Laura Hackett
History
Soul food, art gallery to join SoundSpace @ Rabbit’s
January 14, 2022
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Laura Hackett
Lastest News
Culture
Unique Valentine’s Day experiences around Asheville
January 27, 2026
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Grace Powers
City
The snowiest days in Asheville history
January 22, 2026
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STAFF
Three 2026 James Beard Award semifinalist spots for Asheville
January 21, 2026
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Grace Powers
Business
Joyful Noise Listening Lounge and Kitchen to open in the RAD
January 20, 2026
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Grace Powers
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City
Buncombe County Commissioners approve 2030 Strategic Plan
Revised through public feedback post-Helene, the plan sets goals for housing, health, safety, and sustainability for the next five years.
November 5, 2025
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Grace Powers
Culture
Immerse yourself in local music history at these Asheville Sessions events
The centennial celebration of the historic commercial recordings of Americana music is this Thursday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 9.
November 5, 2025
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Grace Powers
City
Just how bad is the traffic in Asheville?
Spoiler alert: Traffic isn’t great. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
November 4, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The Asheville restaurants recognized in the MICHELIN Guide American South
In the new guide, Asheville boasts one MICHELIN Green Star, three Bib Gourmand awards, and 12 recommended restaurants. See which spots made the guide.
November 3, 2025
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Grace Powers
Culture
The mystery of the Brown Mountain Lights
One of the most famous WNC legends persists as the fleeting orbs of light still remain unexplainable occurrences.
October 30, 2025
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Grace Powers
Volunteer
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
Nonprofits
MountainTrue’s River Debris Cleanup Program gets a $750,000 expansion
A grant from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy Truist WNC Recovery and Resiliency Fund allows the program to continue its work into eastern TN with a bigger team.
October 28, 2025
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Grace Powers
Travel and Outdoors
The NC troll hunters guide to Thomas Dambo’s new installations
The renowned Danish artist is installing 19 massive, whimsical troll sculptures across the state. Here’s where to find them.
October 27, 2025
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Grace Powers
Small Business
AVLtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 26, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
