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1968 Asheville Tourists Team Photo with Sparky Anderson, fourth from the right
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Meet the six former Asheville Tourists in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Our hometown team helped these athletes hit it out of the park and make their way to baseball greatness.
August 05, 2024 03:48 PM
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Molly Wilson
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Evy Leibfarth clinches bronze medal in canoe slalom at 2024 Paris Olympics
The canoeist grew up paddling along the Nantahala River — and now she has an Olympic medal under her belt.
July 31, 2024
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Grace Powers
Fans sit in the foreground watching an Asheville Tourists came at sunset at McCormick Field.
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The ultimate guide to sports teams in Asheville
From baseball to soccer, we’re sharing all the details of sports teams in Asheville.
July 18, 2024
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Brook Bolen
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New Olympic sports and where to try them in Asheville
The Paris 2024 Olympics will spotlight several new sports: breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing. Here’s where you can channel your inner Olympian and try out these sports in Asheville.
July 17, 2024
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Grace Powers
Mockup of the Foundy Bouldering Gym at Cultivate Climbing
Sports
Cultivate Climbing shares opening date for bouldering gym and plans for third location
Cultivate Climbing announced a November opening date for its upcoming bouldering gym, as well as plans for a third location focused on advanced training and wellness.
July 17, 2024
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Grace Powers
Henry Patten holding a tennis ball in his right hand
Sports
Former UNC Asheville tennis player Henry Patten takes home a Wimbledon title
Henry Patten won a men’s doubles title alongside partner Harri Heliovaara, making Patten the first Bulldog to bring home hardware from Wimbledon.
July 15, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Sports
Asheville sets up for two big volleyball events
See college athletes at the 2024 Ingles Southern Conference Volleyball Championship at Harrah’s Cherokee Center and professional players at Highland Brewing Co.'s Pro Volleyball Weekend.
July 11, 2024
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Grace Powers
A view of Paris, France decked out with Paris 2024 Olympics signs and banners.
Sports
Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to NC competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
North Carolina is well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — here are some locals to watch.
July 5, 2024
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Grace Powers
Billy Gardenhight and two other golfers mark score cards during the Skyview Golf Tournament
Culture
Skyview Golf Tournament celebrates 64 years on the green
Back in 1960, seven golfers created an event that would offer competition and community to African American players in Asheville.
July 3, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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The historic Skyview Golf tournament returns to Asheville with an international lineup of up-and-coming talent.
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December events that give back
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December 4, 2024
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Take a walk through The Gingerbread Trail of Giving
See stellar, sweet creations on the Gingerbread Trail of Giving, this year’s reimagined version of the Omni Grove Park Inn’s Annual National Gingerbread House Competition.
December 3, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Where to volunteer in Asheville
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December 2, 2024
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Hurricane Helene, Dec. 2-5: Updates and need-to-know information
This article is being updated daily to include information shared at Buncombe County community briefings.
December 2, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Hurricane Helene, Nov. 25-27: Updates + need-to-know information
This article is being updated daily to include information shared at Buncombe County community briefings.
November 27, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Arts
Support 150+ artists at the upcoming Big Crafty
The art fest is back as the first post-Helene event at Harrah’s Cherokee Center.
November 27, 2024
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Grace Powers
A flight of ginger beers from Ginger's Revenge
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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Nonprofits
Don’t miss the deadline on these Helene relief grants
Many local organizations launched Helene relief grants in the wake of the storm — but application deadlines are fast approaching.
November 25, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
Turkey trots and Thanksgiving workouts in Asheville
Find four fun ways to get moving this Thanksgiving.
November 22, 2024
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Grace Powers