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Where to play pickleball in Asheville

Relish a challenge? Show off your swing at these local pickleball courts.

April 4, 2024

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Grace Powers

Rendering of proposed affordable housing at 50 and 52 Coxe Avenue

City

Buncombe County moves forward with Coxe Avenue affordable housing

After the community weighed in, commissioners decided on a development of the properties that will help the County reach its affordable housing goals.

April 3, 2024

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Molly Wilson

paper bags filled with bagels of different flavors

Food

Find perfectly golden bagels at these 8 spots in Asheville

For when you knead to know where to get the perfect breakfast.

April 2, 2024

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Grace Powers

City

Local government 101: Renters’ rights and resources in Buncombe County

Whether you’re a tenant or a landlord, learn about responsibilities and rights under the law — plus, some local resources and organizations.

April 1, 2024

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Molly Wilson

Fans sit in the foreground watching an Asheville Tourists came at sunset at McCormick Field.

Sports

The Asheville Tourists are stepping up to the plate this week

Grab your tickets and check out the roster for the minor league baseball team’s opening day on Friday.

April 1, 2024

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Molly Wilson

A map of the US showing the paths of totality for the 2023 and 2024 Total Solar Ecplipses, with description text by NASA. The yellow 2023 line crosses from Oregon through Texas, while the blue 2024 line crosses up from Texas through Maine.

Events

Solar eclipse events in Asheville

While we may not be in the path of totality, Ashevillians will still see ~87% coverage during the upcoming solar eclipse.

March 29, 2024

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Grace Powers

Asheville skyline facing west with the sun in the center of the photo.

City

Buncombe County sees the Cease the Harm Audit Report

The audit and its 108 recommendations will be used to inform the final report of the Community Reparations Commission and the County’s Strategic Plan 2030.

March 28, 2024

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Molly Wilson

A grey fluffy kitten licks his lips while sitting on a grey and white blanket.

Nonprofits

Local restaurants are dishing out kindness for the Asheville Humane Society

The annual Dine To Be Kind fundraiser lets you support local animals while eating at some of your favorite spots.

March 28, 2024

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Molly Wilson

Two boxes of Lounge Juice and two cans are sitting on a counter. Behind them, out of focus, are commercial dryers bathed in red and blue light.