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Arts

Read the winning poem from our 2023 poetry contest

We challenged our readers to turn one of our newsletters into a poem — here’s what you came up with.

April 18, 2023

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Sarah Leonhardt

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This company provides a natural, sustainable method for weight loss

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Sponsored

Why go solar? Shining a light on the perks of renewable energy.

SolFarm Solar Co. is a local turnkey solar installer, and will execute all necessary documents for permitting, zoning, and net metering with your home’s or business’ utility.

Sponsored by an AVLtoday Partner

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Sports

How to celebrate baseball with Copa de la Diversión

We dive into what the Copa de la Diversión series is and the history behind this event which lasts the entire season of Minor League Baseball.

April 17, 2023

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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

Newsletter Archive

April 14, 2023

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Rebel Rabbit, the first federally legal cannabis seltzer, is celebrating two years of business

Is it a coincidence that they celebrate on 4/20? We’ll let you decide.

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Food

Jamaican food truck Queen’s Island Cuisine is reopening

Queen’s Island Cuisine serves up authentic Jamaican good — here’s how to celebrate the grand reopening.

April 14, 2023

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Sarah Leonhardt

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Happening through midnight this Wednesday: Give UNC Asheville

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Travel and Outdoors

Monarch butterflies are returning to Western North Carolina

Monarchs will begin laying their eggs around Asheville — here’s how to help the species thrive.

April 12, 2023

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Sarah Leonhardt

A plate of barbecue pork with a bun, next to cole slaw and baked beans.

Food

Take a pit stop at these NC Historic Barbecue Trail stops

Next time you want some slow-cooked pig, these historic barbecue joints have you covered.

April 12, 2023

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Sarah Leonhardt