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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
Resurrecting recreation at RiverLink’s new Gateway Park
RiverLink will bring an historical park back to life with a new public green space along the French Broad River for cyclists, runners, and pedestrians.
June 12, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Ursa the black bear sits in the sun at the WNC Nature Center
Travel and Outdoors
Brews and Bears is back at the WNC Nature Center
The monthly after-hours event is coming out of hibernation this Friday with food, drinks, and fun activities.
May 9, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Travel and Outdoors
Internet-famous black bear cub finds care at Appalachian Wildlife Refuge
The cub at the center of the viral video joined another orphaned bear cub at the local nonprofit to be rehabilitated before release.
May 1, 2024
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Molly Wilson
A high shot overlooking green farmland, trees, and in the distance, mountains of Warren Wilson College campus.
Travel and Outdoors
Warren Wilson College votes to establish four conservation easements
The easements, in partnership with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, will cover 600 acres of the campus.
April 23, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Nonprofits
Local restaurants are dishing out kindness for the Asheville Humane Society
The annual Dine To Be Kind fundraiser lets you support local animals while eating at some of your favorite spots.
March 28, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Sponsored
March is the month of perks at the International African American Museum
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Nonprofits
Appalachian Seed Growers Collective starts to take root
Started by the Utopian Seed Project, the new collective aims to spread regionally adapted, resilient seed to local farmers + gardeners.
March 4, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Pendland Creek during rain and flooding. The green infrastructure on New Belgium Brewing's campus helps during the rain event.
Travel and Outdoors
RiverLink is sharing stormwater stories with the Reduce Rain Runoff campaign
The nonprofit is spreading the word about protecting the French Broad River with monthly resources and local stories.
February 23, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Asheville in winter. Photo: @kleindigital
Nonprofits
Volunteer opportunities for Code Purple nights
Find ways to support operations at designated shelter sites on nights when temperatures are at or below 32 degrees.
January 17, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Nonprofits
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project will expand the Double SNAP Network and incentives
More WNC farmers markets, farmstands, and groceries will join the Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables programs in 2024.
December 19, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Travel and Outdoors
Blue Ridge Parkway opens 26-mile section, restoring access to Mount Mitchell State Park
The opening completes the first phase of the NPS’ Helene recovery work.
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