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Business
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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Nonprofits
Green Built Alliance’s initiatives to create a clean energy future
Learn about each project and how you can help the nonprofit achieve its goal of 100% renewable energy by 2042.
December 6, 2023
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Grace Powers
Winter gloves and hats being collected for Helpmate's coat drive
Nonprofits
Clean out your closet for a cause with Helpmate’s coat drive
Give your winter clothes a second chance by donating them to someone in need.
October 31, 2023
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Grace Powers
An altar for Dia de los Muertos in Asheville's sister city of Valladolid, Mexico.
Events
Support two of Asheville’s sister cities for Día de los Muertos
Honor the souls of deceased family members + participate in the holiday’s traditions at this local event.
October 13, 2023
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Grace Powers
Representatives from the winning nonprofits on state accepting large grant checks at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce's 125th anniversary event.
Nonprofits
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce awards $130,000 in grants to local nonprofits
The Chamber celebrated its 125th anniversary by gifting grants to 13 Asheville area nonprofits.
September 29, 2023
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Grace Powers
Asheville Habitat for Humanity volunteers working on construction of a house.
Volunteer
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity and MANNA FoodBank are trading places for a day
The service swap celebrates four decades of work for both organizations.
September 17, 2023
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Grace Powers
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City
A strategic spark with Blue Horizons Project’s renewable energy plan
The recently released strategic plan aims to get Buncombe County to 100% renewable energy by 2042.
September 12, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Education
ArtsAVL Arts for Schools Grant is now open for applications
This year’s grants will go directly to nonprofit arts organizations and teaching artists.
July 18, 2023
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Molly Wilson
The TODAY show crew films an exam of an injured hawk at the Appalachian Wildlife Refuge.
Culture
Appalachian Wildlife Refuge will appear on the TODAY show
The local nonprofit will get some national attention for their efforts in protecting local wildlife.
July 17, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Healthy produce + recipes = the Y’s Mobile Food Market
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Culture
WNC Nature Center welcomes nine baby wolves
Congratulate American Red Wolves Oak and Gloria on being first-time parents.
May 11, 2023
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Grace Powers
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A stone walled ramp leads to a round observation deck overlooking blue mountain views.
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.
September 15, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Spread the local love with AVLtoday’s Best
Make your voice heard, nominate your favorite local biz and they could win AVLtoday’s Best Competition.
September 15, 2025
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Food
Local restaurant deals by day of the week
We have your go-to guide for delicious deals all week long.
September 11, 2025
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Grace Powers
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History
How Asheville fought for the Blue Ridge Parkway
Thanks to the lobbying efforts of local leaders, politicians, and business owners, the Blue Ridge Parkway didn’t pass us by.
September 9, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Travel and Outdoors
County earns funding to purchase Deaverview Mountain for a public park
In partnership with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, Buncombe County will acquire Deaverview Mountain, meaning the 343-acre mountaintop tract will be conserved as a public park.
September 8, 2025
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Grace Powers
A Spirit Halloween store in a retail plaza. The building has a red roof and cars line the parking lot.
City
Asheville will have two Spirit Halloween stores... right across the street from each other
Spirit Halloween will strike South Tunnel Road twice, with stores in neighboring shopping plazas.
September 2, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
Meet the WNC natives being honored at the North Carolina Award
At this year’s North Carolina Awards, all recipients have made a valuable impact on WNC. Meet the locals who earned NC’s highest honor.
August 29, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
City announces partnership for new downtown entertainment venue
The City of Asheville has partnered with a UK-based entertainment company to begin initial phases of developing a public-private arts facility.
August 28, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Food
Sugar & Snow Gelato is coming back to the RAD
The shop announced it will reopen this November inside The Wyre in the upper RAD. Did we mention there will be dessert pizza?
August 28, 2025
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Grace Powers