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Jan 6, 2025 | 
avltoday.6amcity.com | Grace Powers |Sarah Leonhardt |Emily Shea-Owen |Molly Wilson
It’s about to get wild. The new year marks the centennial celebration of the WNC Nature Center, which opened as Recreation Park Zoo in 1925. Plus, 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Friends of the WNC Nature Center, the nonprofit that transformed the zoo into the education-focused facility we know today. To mark this momentous occasion, let’s take a look back at how the wildlife park has transformed over the last century. Before the WNC Nature Center, there was the Recreation Park Zoo.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
avltoday.6amcity.com | Molly Wilson
It’s been two months since Helene swept through our city, but recovery hasn’t slowed. Organizations all over the area have continued to offer support to a community working to rebuild — through goods, services, and funding. But for some of this funding, application deadlines are fast-approaching. So we’ve gathered a few relief grants whose application windows are quickly closing. Rebuilding Together Grant Fund | Deadline: Wednesday, Nov.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
avltoday.6amcity.com | Molly Wilson
Buncombe County’s Hurricane Helene briefings are held Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. You can livestream the updates on the Buncombe County Government Facebook page or tune into Blue Ridge Public Radio 88.1 FM or the iHeart radio stations, including 99.9, 104.3, and 105.1 FM and 570 AM. Monday, Nov. 25There will be no briefings on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
avltoday.6amcity.com | Molly Wilson
With all the creativity running through our community, it’s no surprise that this season’s schedule is teeming with holiday markets. And they’re delivering an abundance of gifts, goods, and festive spirit. So make your list and check it twice — then stop by to find something special and support local makers. Holiday Jamboree | Saturday, Nov.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
avltoday.6amcity.com | Molly Wilson
In the Friday, Nov. 15 community briefing, Water Resources Department PIO Clay Chandler delivered some unexpected (but extremely welcome) news — potable water could be restored as early as the night of Tuesday, Nov. 19 or the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 20. We’re too excited to think of a clever introduction, so we’re just going to tell you what we know. But first, a definition.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
avltoday.6amcity.com | Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto |Molly Wilson
Hey, history buffs. around town. Have you ever looked at a local spot and thought, “This place deserves to be commemorated?” Our city is full of legendary locations — many of which are indicated by historical markers. Historical markers reveal significant places, streets, neighborhoods, buildings, businesses, and cultural events from the past or present. Think: The Block, Appalachian Stage in front of City Hall, or the cats on Wall Street.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
avltoday.6amcity.com | Molly Wilson
The holidays can be challenging for many in our community, and after the storm, even more locals have found themselves in need and facing an empty Thanksgiving table. So whether you’re looking for help or you want to be the help — we’ve gathered together a few local organizations offering comfort, cheer, and a Thanksgiving spread. As always, the cafe, which is a program of Asheville Poverty Initiative, will be open on Thanksgiving Day.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
avltoday.6amcity.com | Molly Wilson
Each year, Asheville GreenWorks hosts a native tree adoption — a single day where locals could pick up a native tree to plant on their property and thus contribute to the support of local pollinators and environmental resilience. But as with so many causes, the storm exacerbated the need. Helene wreaked arboreal havoc, felling countless trees throughout the region. So instead of the usual adoption event, GreenWorks has decided to expand.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
avltoday.6amcity.com | Sarah Leonhardt |Emily Shea-Owen |Molly Wilson |Grace Powers
Season’s greetings, Asheville. As we all continue recovering together, we have the chance to provide crucial support to our local businesses this holiday season. We’re guessing you’re shopping for a few special people, from parents to kids to neighbors who have lent much-needed helping hands. Look no further than the official AVLtoday gift guide, full of unique local treasures to spread cheer this holiday season and support WNC businesses.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
avltoday.6amcity.com | Molly Wilson
There’s no question that Asheville’s love for its green spaces runs deep — but in the wake of the storm, the normally full city parks and greenways stood empty. Crowds of joggers and dog walkers were replaced with piles of debris. Despite swaths of downed trees and damaged infrastructure, more than half of the City of Asheville parks have now been able to reopen.
