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Travel and Outdoors
Where to hit the slopes near Asheville this winter
Winter is coming — and so are winter sports.
February 05, 2026 11:40 AM
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Grace Powers
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⛳ Catch future PGA pros up close (for free)
The historic Skyview Golf tournament returns to Asheville with an international lineup of up-and-coming talent.
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Snag tix to PBR Tryon (before they sell out)
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⚽ Bold, blue, and coming to a pitch near you
Asheville City Soccer Club’s men’s + women’s teams are back in action for the 2024 season.
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Sports
Six North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame athletes from Asheville
Learn about the Ashevillians recognized as some of the greatest athletes in our state.
May 2, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Sports
Tee it up at these Asheville golf courses
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 12+ golf courses in Asheville are sure to make for a good round.
April 11, 2024
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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
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Sports
Get your head in the game for indoor volleyball
Start practicing your sets, serves, and spikes.
January 17, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Asheville
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
July 17, 2023
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Trevor Peters
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Sports
Summer baseball forecast
You won’t want to miss these upcoming baseball games from our local Minor League Baseball team, the Tourists.
June 29, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Government
Sports betting apps are now legal in NC
Governor Cooper says the bill will benefit NC’s economy “for generations to come.”
June 14, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Bird watchers needed for The Great Backyard Bird Count
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Events
Gamers’ Haunt to move to larger downtown location
Experience the magic of the new space early — and help support the move — at the store’s fundraising gala this Saturday, Feb. 7.
February 3, 2026
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Grace Powers
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Weather
Winter Storm Warning issued ahead of snowfall
Here’s what winter weather to expect this weekend.
January 29, 2026
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