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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
Travel and Outdoors
A series of earthquakes shake WNC
UNCA lecturer Dr. Casey King shares a theory as to why the earthquakes are happening.
June 22, 2023
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Grace Powers
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
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
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
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
Lastest News
Culture
Honoring Black History Month in Asheville
February 5, 2026
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Molly Wilson
Culture
Spend an $8 million Super Bowl ad on Asheville
February 5, 2026
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Grace Powers
Travel and Outdoors
Where to hit the slopes near Asheville this winter
February 5, 2026
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Grace Powers
Travel and Outdoors
Bird watchers needed for The Great Backyard Bird Count
February 5, 2026
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Grace Powers
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Events
Count down to New Year’s Eve in Asheville
From champagne toasts to swanky soirees, celebratory concerts to a resolution run — it’s easy to ring in the new year in style.
December 16, 2025
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Grace Powers
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.
December 15, 2025
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Brook Bolen
Meet Asheville’s fastest growing startups of 2025
The annual Venture 15 ceremony celebrates the stars of the local startups scene.
December 11, 2025
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Grace Powers
City
Meet Asheville’s new city manager, DK Wesley
Wesley comes to the role with 25+ years of local government experience, including 6.5 years as Buncombe County’s Assistant County Manager.
December 9, 2025
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Grace Powers
Business
East Fork Pottery to double production with new investment in Asheville headquarters
The pottery company has invested $2.5 million in its Biltmore Village production facility in an effort to double output.
December 8, 2025
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Grace Powers
Small Business
Winners announced for AVLtoday’s Best 2025
Our readers have spoken — here are the best local spots our city has to offer, from the best coffee shop to the best apartment complex to the best dentist.
December 8, 2025
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Sarah Leonhardt
Travel and Outdoors
How to turn your Asheville yard into a wildlife haven
A grassroots effort is helping local properties become part of a nationwide habitat network.
December 4, 2025
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Grace Powers
Travel and Outdoors
Where to find Christmas trees in and around Asheville
Use our interactive map to find your next showstopping Fraser fir.
December 3, 2025
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Grace Powers
Retail
Our Asheville-based Small Business Saturday shopping picks
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle to your holiday shopping.
November 25, 2025
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Laura Figi
