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The NC troll hunters guide to Thomas Dambo’s new installations
The renowned Danish artist is installing 19 massive, whimsical troll sculptures across the state. Here’s where to find them.
October 27, 2025 03:26 PM
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Grace Powers
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City
This Day In AVL History: March 27, 1911 and the US Forest Service
The eastern national forests in the US are thanks in part to these efforts more than 100 years ago in Western North Carolina.
March 26, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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City
SAHC conserves 83 acres to expand Richmond Hill Park
After nearly 20 years of seeking to secure the property, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has protected an 83-acre parcel, which will be added to the city’s largest forested park.
March 20, 2025
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Grace Powers
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24 places to hike in the Asheville area
Check out these 24 hiking trails catering to all skill levels in and around Asheville for outdoor adventures.
March 19, 2025
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STAFF
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Travel and Outdoors
Finding farm fresh flowers in Asheville
Explore eight local flower farms to ring in spring with stunning bouquets.
March 17, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Travel and Outdoors
17 year cicadas will soon emerge in Asheville
Did you hear that? The sound of cicadas will soon be the soundtrack to mountain summer nights.
March 13, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Cozy up to a bookish weekend in Columbia, SC
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Travel and Outdoors
Lake Lure welcomes visitors back as recovery continues
While visitors should be mindful of ongoing recovery efforts, several local businesses and recreation areas have reopened.
March 10, 2025
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Bethany Osborn
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Get to the root of smokin’ good barbecue
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Culture
Celebrate Black Mountain’s birthday
Spend a perfect afternoon in town to celebrate its 132nd anniversary.
March 5, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Hit the road: 5 travel-worthy festivals in Columbia, SC
Discover the best festivals Columbia, SC has to offer this season.
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Travel and Outdoors
County earns funding to purchase Deaverview Mountain for a public park
In partnership with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, Buncombe County will acquire Deaverview Mountain, meaning the 343-acre mountaintop tract will be conserved as a public park.
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Asheville will have two Spirit Halloween stores... right across the street from each other
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Meet the WNC natives being honored at the North Carolina Award
At this year’s North Carolina Awards, all recipients have made a valuable impact on WNC. Meet the locals who earned NC’s highest honor.
August 29, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
City announces partnership for new downtown entertainment venue
The City of Asheville has partnered with a UK-based entertainment company to begin initial phases of developing a public-private arts facility.
August 28, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Food
Sugar & Snow Gelato is coming back to the RAD
The shop announced it will reopen this November inside The Wyre in the upper RAD. Did we mention there will be dessert pizza?
August 28, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Travel and Outdoors
‘Tis the apple-picking season in Asheville
Whether you love them sliced or only baked in a pie, local apples taste better when they’re picked fresh.
August 26, 2025
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Molly Wilson