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Save lives with this essential mental health course

Build valuable skills to help yourself + others struggling with mental illness at the YMCA’s free Youth Mental Health First Aid course.

Sponsored by YMCA of Western North Carolina

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Catch this summer exhibition at the Columbia Museum of Art

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Meet RiverBlue: A new community for nature-loving locals

Embrace outdoor living just minutes from the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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This community is inspired by life along the French Broad River

In the heart of Asheville’s River Arts District, The Wyre offers refined apartment living just steps from the riverfront.

Sponsored by Willow Bridge Property Company

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Business

Warren Wilson College students build a new home for a storm-displaced family

One student’s idea became a family’s new home in a matter of months, thanks to Warren Wilson College and dozens of local businesses.

May 16, 2025

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Bethany Osborn

Small Business

Three new businesses move in at 387 Haywood Rd.

A general store, tattoo shop, and glassblowing studio are giving life to the long-vacant West Asheville building.

May 15, 2025

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Grace Powers

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40+ spots to grab a drink after work in Asheville

On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — we’re spilling the Long Island iced tea on the best spots to grab a drink after work in Asheville.

May 15, 2025

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STAFF

Culture

Local swimming spots to cool you down

Take a dip in one of these public pools, membership pools, or local swimming holes.

May 14, 2025

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