Search - AVLtoday

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

·

Grace Powers

5 exterior images of cabins around AVL, including log cabins, modern cabins, and classic, one-story cabins.

Sponsored

6 vacation rental-ready cabins around AVL

Sponsored by Greybeard Realty

City

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

·

Staff

Food

Local restaurant deals by day of the week

We have your go-to guide for delicious deals all week long.

September 11, 2025

·

Grace Powers

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

·

Grace Powers

A GIF cycles through scenes of the Asheville Symphony: the packed audience applauding inside First Baptist Church, the full orchestra performing on stage, close-ups of musicians playing their instruments, and a wide view of the conductor leading the ensemble.

Sponsored

Marking a milestone of resilience with community + music

The Asheville Symphony returns with a Masterworks concert marking a year since Hurricane Helene, including a new composition honoring local heroes.

Sponsored by Asheville Symphony Orchestra

deaverview mountain outside asheville nc

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

·

Grace Powers

A diverse group of people gathers around tables with food items outside a building. A truck labeled "Food for All" is parked nearby.

Sponsored

Fighting hunger with fresh produce pop-ups

Sponsored by YMCA of Western North Carolina

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

·

Grace Powers

Sponsored

Ready to ride? The NC Mountain State Fair opens Sept. 5

Pig races, thrilling rides, and fried foods: 10 days of iconic fair fun are back at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher, NC, September 5-14, 2025.