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Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 17–19
Top picks, local favorites and ways to make the most of your weekend across the 828.
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Asheville’s Vortex Doughnuts closes permanently
Popular shop shutters suddenly after equipment issue; unanswered questions remain
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Asheville City Soccer Club changes coaches after historic run
Reynolds takes over as Wells moves upstairs to guide club’s future
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Small Asheville vendors support each other with collaborative market
For many small vendors in Western North Carolina, supporting each other is as important as selling their wares. That is certainly the case for Traci Simpson, the founder of Read Me Unconditionally and the organizer behind the Buy Good, Do Good Market.
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Asheville delays vote on surveillance funding amid public concerns
Council sends federal grant proposal to committee for deeper review, community input
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2 juveniles arrested after gun, ammunition found at Buncombe school
Deputies say loaded handgun discovered at T.C. Roberson; no injuries, no ongoing threat
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Asheville approves renaming of McCormick Field to HomeTrust Park
Deal links naming rights revenue to stadium upgrades and long-term lease with Tourists
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Beneath the Blue Ridge: Who was Virginia Olson? Remembering the Asheville student
Before she became the subject of a cold case, Virginia Olson was a young woman building a life in Asheville. This installment looks at who she was and how she was remembered.
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‘Pro-democracy’ protesters: Meet the Black Mountain ‘Monday Group’
The "Monday Group" is a weekly meeting of "pro-democracy protesters," founded by a small collective of Black Mountain residents in the days after the reelection of President Donald Trump. While the group does not have a name outside of their weekday affiliation, many members share the convictions of pro-democracy nonprofits like Indivisible AVL.
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These Asheville roads see the most crashes
A closer look at Buncombe County traffic dangers and North Carolina’s fatal crash risk
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Asheville school board weighs facilities costs, policy issues in work session
Members review facilities needs, consider fencing contract and support for bus safety ordinance
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Asheville area braces for near-record April heat
Temperatures 20 degrees above normal expected before sharp cooldown and possible frost early next week
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Looking for a job in WNC? Asheville career expo brings employers together Thursday
Event hosted by the Asheville Chamber offers hiring opportunities, networking and career support services
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Crews make progress on Asheville area wildfires, but danger persists
Cole Gap Fire reaches 80% containment as crews monitor multiple incidents fueled by Helene debris
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Asheville council to review $1.1M grant for police intelligence hub
Project sparks debate over public safety benefits and privacy implications
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Pickleball prospects: City scouting two parks for 10-court complex
Citing enormous public enthusiasm for the sport, city officials have announced two potential sites for an eight to 10-court pickleball complex: Aston Park in downtown Asheville and Roger Farmer Park off of Patton Avenue.
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Seeing bees in your yard? NC officials say don’t panic
Ground-nesting native species are short-lived, non-aggressive and vital to Asheville area ecosystems
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Asheville Tourists rename ballpark HomeTrust Park
Rebranding begins immediately across stadium and team platforms
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Beneath the Blue Ridge: Revisiting Asheville’s Virginia Olson cold case
More than 50 years after her killing, the case of Virginia "Ginger" Olson remains one of Asheville’s enduring mysteries. This series revisits what is known and what still isn’t.
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New movies to see, stream or skip in April 2026
Looking for a movie to see in Asheville this April? Learn what to see, stream or skip with our reviews of a cult horror reboot, a fresh spin on "Hamlet," a documentary of epic length and a niche new vampire flick.
