Plus, a new nonstop Delta flight to Boston.
 
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71º | 17% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:21 a.m. | Sunset 7:20 p.m.
 

Editor’s Note
Morning, Asheville. City Editor Grace here. I hope everyone is staying safe and dry. While many plans may have changed this weekend, you can still catch up on the stories and pieces of news our readers loved most this week. Keep reading for the low down on everything from voting resources to a nationally acclaimed local restaurant.
 
Top Stories
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Your guide to voting in the 2024 general election in Buncombe County | Find the important information you need, like how to check your registration, look at your sample ballot, and the ways you can vote.

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Hot on the trail of Asheville hiking clubs | There’s no shortage of hiking trails around here — but if you don’t want to explore the great outdoors on your own, join a club with other nature enthusiasts.

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Meet the Asheville City Council candidates | There are six Asheville City Council candidates and three open seats — here are the folks who will be on your ballot in November.
 
Events
This Weekend
Plan Ahead
  • Manhattan Short Film Festival | Tuesday, Oct. 1, Friday, Oct. 4 | Times vary | Pack Memorial Library | Free | Attend this worldwide film festival where you can vote for Best Film and Best Actor — all short films are qualified for the 2025 Oscars.
  • Ray LaMontagne & Gregory Alan Isakov | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 7 p.m. | Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville | $39.50+ | See a show from the two singer-songwriters with special guests The Secret Sisters.
  • Thomas Wolfe at the Door | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 3-4 p.m. | North Asheville Library | Free | English professor Tom Hearron will teach you how our city shaped Wolfe’s writing.
  • Homebuying 101 | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Land of the Sky Association of Realtors | If you want to learn about the homebuying process but don’t know where to begin, learn all about mortgages and affordable homeownership options.
  • Noche Latina with M A R & The Marmeladies | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 8-11 p.m. | The Crow & Quill | $10 | The celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month continues with live music rooted in Latin American folk.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • The team behind Chai Pani is expanding its Indian street food offerings with a second Botiwalla location in its former Battery Park Avenue space. You’ll be able to try Botiwalla by Chai Pani - Downtown Asheville beginning Friday, Oct. 4 at 11:30 a.m.
Travel
  • Asheville Regional Airport announced a new nonstop Delta flight to Boston, taking off May 10. Flights will operate on Saturdays and Sundays. If you’re planning a trip to Beantown, check out our friends at BOStoday to help build your itinerary.
Featured
  • Chef Ashleigh Shanti’s Good Hot Fish is once again swimming into the spotlight. The casual seafood spot is the only NC restaurant featured on The New York Times’ list of the 50 best restaurants in America, with the listing lauding dishes like the hush puppies and fried catfish sandwich.
Number
  • 40 days, 18 hours, and 5 minutes. That’s now the fastest time the Appalachian Trail has been completed. Ultrarunner Tara Dower completed the nearly 2,200-mile trail last Saturday night, breaking the previous record by 13 hours. (Outside Magazine)
Open
  • Maguro is now open on Biltmore Avenue, serving sushi, ramen, and more delicious Japanese fare. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.
Plan Ahead
  • It’s finally fall, meaning our calendars are packed with activities like walking the family-friendly Haunted Trail. Find more fun near you this season with our ultimate guide to Asheville’s top happenings. We’ll see you there.
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  • $2.95. That’s the average cost of a gallon of gas in NC right now. Read more about the cost of living in Asheville, including the median household income, and average cost of healthcare and groceries.
 
City Guide

🍕 Where to grab lunch for under $10

Where to find lunch for under $10 in Asheville
A plate of BBQ pork and hush puppies from Little Pig BBQ
Plates are piled high at Little Pig BBQ. | Photo by AVLtoday
Hungry in Asheville? If you’ve got $10 and a lunch break coming up, we’ve got recommendations:

Soda Fountain at Woolworth Walk, 25 Haywood St. | Miraculously, nearly every item at this old-school eatery is under $10, including classic sandwiches like the Reuben, chicken salad, black bean burger, and “Big Ass Fried Bologna.”

Asheville Pizza & Brewing, various locations | On weekdays, head to the South Slope location from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or North Asheville location from 12 to 2 p.m. for a $9.99 buffet with pizza, garlic knots, pasta, and soup.

Tiger Bay Cafe, 373 Haywood Rd. | The vegan burrito, which comes with rice, beans, diced onion, tomato, jalapeños, and sliced avocado, is $10. You can also get a hearty bowl of vegan chili with tortilla chips for $9.

Little Pigs BBQ, 384 McDowell St. | Grab a barbecue sandwich for $6.50; a tray with barbecue, slaw, and three hushpuppies for $7.50; or a regular barbecue plate with chopped pork barbecue, three hushpuppies, and your choice of two sides for $9.75.
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