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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 02:41 PM
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Grace Powers
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Fall’s biggest trend is shopping sustainably
After experiencing flooding from Hurricane Helene, the Goodwill on Tunnel Road has reopened just in time to start thrifting your fall wardrobe.
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Travel and Outdoors
MountainTrue rolls out new state-funded river cleanup program
The nonprofit has been working for more than nine months to clean up WNC’s rivers after Helene’s wreckage. Now, with funding from the NCDEQ, efforts will increase.
July 17, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Where to volunteer in Asheville
Whether you want to pack food for folks in need or foster pets, here are 40+ ways to lend a helping hand in your community.
July 11, 2025
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Business
Warren Wilson College students build a new home for a storm-displaced family
One student’s idea became a family’s new home in a matter of months, thanks to Warren Wilson College and dozens of local businesses.
May 16, 2025
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Bethany Osborn
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Nonprofits
Asheville’s Habitat for Humanity sees an influx of volunteer interest
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity has been busy hosting out-of-town college students interested in spending their spring break volunteering.
March 28, 2025
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Bethany Osborn
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Arts
Craft Watch “friend-raiser” goes live in April after being delayed by Helene
Center for Craft is hosting a live-streaming event with celebrities and media personalities to raise funds to recover from Helene.
March 27, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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Food
Find farm-driven food with a Buncombe County CSA program
Learn more about Community Supported Agriculture and partner with a local farm during CSA Week.
February 19, 2025
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Molly Wilson
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Sports
From Asheville’s YMCA pool to the national stage
Asheville teen Emma Roberts was named to the USA National Paralympic Swim Team.
February 12, 2025
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Bethany Osborn
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Nonprofits
MANNA FoodBank receives $7 million in grants to support its new facility
The food bank will use the grant to continue to build out its new facility and fight food insecurity in WNC.
February 6, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Nonprofits
Don’t miss the deadline on these Helene relief grants
Many local organizations launched Helene relief grants in the wake of the storm — but application deadlines are fast approaching.
November 25, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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The renowned Danish artist is installing 19 massive, whimsical troll sculptures across the state. Here’s where to find them.
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