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AVLtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 26, 2025 10:11 PM
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Live
Where to find lunch for under $10 in Asheville
From pizza and sandwiches to seitan shawarma.
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Business
We’re celebrating Small Business Week, here’s how to join us
Join us in celebrating the heart of our community, small businesses.
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Business
The story behind that viral Billy Strings Instagram post
For two weekends, Billy Strings fans helped with hurricane clean-up efforts throughout WNC.
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Bethany Osborn
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Food
Local restaurants celebrating major milestones this month
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s packed with local businesses celebrating birthdays.
February 17, 2025
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Bethany Osborn
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Food
🥬 Find seasonal produce at Asheville’s winter markets
Stock up on leafy greens, root vegetables, baked goods, and more at these winter markets.
February 5, 2025
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Bethany Osborn
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Food
Farmers markets in Asheville
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up eight farmers markets around Asheville.
February 3, 2025
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Highland Brewing launches Highland Haze to showcase new brand campaign
A Thirst For Good prompts donations to the NC Hospitality Relief Fund.
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Small Business
Celebrating Small Business Saturday in Asheville
Asheville is made up of so many wonderful small businesses — here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
November 26, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Food
French Broad Chocolate makes Oprah’s Favorite Things 2024 List
The local chocolate company was lauded by the media icon for its Classic Hot Chocolate Collection.
November 18, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
AVLtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 50+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 11, 2024
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