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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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Sports
Single Double Pickleball serves up love for the game
The new online shop offers fashion-forward pickleball accessories.
November 18, 2022
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Brook Bolen
Petanque Asheville
Sports
Where to play Pétanque in Asheville, NC
Pétanque, a French sport similar to bocce ball, is a staple in Asheville. Learn how and where to play.
November 18, 2022
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Mila Raque
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Sports
Where to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Asheville
Head to these five pubs and watch parties from Sunday, Nov. 20-Sunday, Dec. 18 to get in on the action.
November 15, 2022
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Laura Hackett
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Sports
Asheville’s pickleball pickle may be solved
Plus, every public court where you can play tennis or pickleball.
November 10, 2022
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Sarah Leonhardt
Reid Woolsey ultra runner Asheville NC
City
Reid Woolsey shatters world record in monthlong ‘max vert’ competition
The Barnardsville resident cranked out 500,635 ft. of elevation gain across 933 miles — breaking the previous elevation record by over 100,000 ft.
November 1, 2022
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Laura Hackett
The 2021 Asheville Championship winners.
Sports
Asheville to host early-season college basketball tournament this November
Four teams will go head-to-head at the second annual Asheville Championship, which takes place Fri., Nov. 11 and Sun., Nov. 13.
October 28, 2022
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Laura Hackett
Highland Brewing Disc Golf Course
Culture
Disc golf courses in Asheville, NC
Need a new hobby that will make time fly? You may enjoy these local disc golf courses.
October 6, 2022
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Sarah Olsen
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Asheville’s adaptive athletes program
August 14, 2022
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Create your own Asheville holiday Hallmark movie
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January 15, 2026
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City
The living wage rate for Buncombe County has increased for 2026
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January 15, 2026
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MLK Jr. Association of Asheville & Buncombe County commemorates 45 years
Observe the federal holiday with speeches, demonstrations, and service opportunities around Buncombe County.
January 14, 2026
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January 13, 2026
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Flour announces its move to Wall Street
The cafe is moving to the former Laughing Seed location, opening a full service breakfast and brunch spot.
January 13, 2026
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Asheville kicks off The Great Mother March for unity, empathy, and environmental justice
More than 100 people will embark on The Great Mother March, a 32-day walk from Asheville to Washington, DC, spreading a message of healing and unity.
January 12, 2026
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Food
6 stellar specials at Asheville Restaurant Week 2026
Support local restaurants during two weeks of good eats.
January 8, 2026
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