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Land bridges have become an increasingly popular tool to facilitate safe passage for wildlife, and the state’s first will be completed by the end of the year in Robbinsville.

April 7, 2026

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Grace Powers

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City

Help shape the future of Asheville’s resilience hub networks

The City of Asheville and Thrive Asheville are partnering to identify what worked well as neighbors responded to Helene — share your stories at the April 18 event.

April 7, 2026

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Grace Powers

Culture

Where to collect matchbooks in Asheville

Dip your toes into “phillumeny,” aka the practice of collecting matchbooks, while you explore Asheville and support local businesses at the same time.

April 6, 2026

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Grace Powers

Food

The Scheffer Group brings Chinese-American cuisine to Merrimon at The Majestic

The group behind Gan Shan, Jettie Rae’s, and Vinnie’s is setting out to capture the magic of NY’s Mott Street with its fourth concept, The Majestic.

April 2, 2026

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Grace Powers

City

WNC’s ties to NASA’s Artemis II mission

A Weaverville company stitches itself into the history of space travel, while a historic former NASA facility in Rosman returns to its original mission 60 years later.

April 2, 2026

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Grace Powers

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Sponsored

Dine out for a cause on April 30

For one day, your meal at 50+ WNC restaurants will support the fight to end HIV/AIDS.

Sponsored by Western North Carolina AIDS Project

Food

35+ outdoor dining spots in Asheville

Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Asheville’s many beautiful patios.

April 1, 2026

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London Gibson

Food

Asheville reps two James Beard Award finalists

Chef Montgomery Taylor of Montgomery Sky Farm and Meherwan Irani and Molly Irani of Chai Pani Restaurant Group pushed past the semifinalist round for the accolades.

March 31, 2026

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Grace Powers

Food

Baba Nahm to bring Mediterranean street food to The S&W Market

Mezze, wraps, and Mediterranean favorites are spicing up the lineup at the historic food hall.

March 30, 2026

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Grace Powers

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