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Unwrap these major gifts given to Asheville
Over the years, the Land of the Sky has been on the receiving end of some truly special gestures that reflect the heart and soul of the community. We’re reflecting on three unique gifts given to Asheville.
December 18, 2025 03:30 PM
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Staff
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Festivals
Commemorating Juneteenth in Asheville
A week of events hosted by MLK Asheville honors the history of Juneteenth.
June 12, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Arts
Hear original scores from Min Xiao-Fen at this silent film screening
She’ll be joined by percussionist River Guerguerian.
June 6, 2023
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Grace Powers
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History
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Grace Powers
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City
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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Grace Powers
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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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Grace Powers
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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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Audra Goforth
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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.
City
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
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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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City
City announces Food Truck Friday pilot program rolling into downtown
The city hopes that the new food truck program will bring foot traffic downtown.
September 30, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Asheville Butterfly Trail spreads its wings with new locations
The fourth stop on the Asheville Butterfly Trail lands at the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary.
September 30, 2025
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Grace Powers