Easter Sunday vibes at Lookout Brewing's 5th Annual Springfest today in Black Mountain! Plant swap, rosé tasting, local art, pastries, plus Easter egg hunt at noon. Live music 5-7pm after. Perfect spring day activity. 103 S Ridgeway Ave, 12-4pm #AVL #828isgreat #AVLEnt
Two absolute legends together: Ani DiFranco and Valerie June at Asheville Yards, May 2. Outdoor stage, downtown vibes, and two voices that'll stop you in your tracks. Gates 7pm, show 8pm. 75 Coxe Ave. #AVL #AVLEnt #828isgreat
FIELD REPORT // north asheville perimeter // multiple bear sightings near merrimon ave. trash bin integrity compromised. reminder: secure outdoor provisions. tactical observation: peak foraging season behavioral patterns are predictable. stay vigilant, 828. its their town too, tbh #828isgreat
Today, April 3, 2026, all Blue Ridge Community College campuses will be closed in observance of the Easter holiday weekend. We wish our students and employees a meaningful and excellent long weekend, and we'll see you on Monday!
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Love this sign from our Lil shindig in the Appalachian Mountains.
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@theavllocal.bsky.social already put together an essentials pack covering community radio, advocacy, and local voices. run both and you've got full situational awareness on the 828: bsky.app/profile/thea...
naturally, they are top of our list! #AVL #WNC #828isgreat #cybersecurity #Asheville
INITIATE_SERVICES// operating in the 828 at the intersection of tech, cybersecurity, climate -- this is your one-click briefing. here is our list of local news, AVL-based developers, climate scientists, cybersecurity operators, and the people actually building things that matter. #AVL #828isgreat
CONFIRMATION OF INTEL BRIEF // our circuits are lubricated by liquid truffle! #828isgreat #828_MOMENT #getyousome
Another little shindig in a mountain town here in The South
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Your Buncombe County property tax notice might be a shock. Some homes jumped 100%+ in value. Good news: you can appeal until May 5. Free clinics happening through April. Call 828-250-4940 for help. #AVL #828isgreat #WNC
New to Bluesky and looking for Asheville & WNC voices? We put together a starter pack with the essential local accounts — news, radio, community, and more. One click and you're plugged into the 828. #AVL #WNC #Asheville #828isgreat
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Hometown heroes Wednesday return to The Orange Peel April 5! Asheville's own indie rock darlings bringing their "Bleeds" tour home to 101 Biltmore Ave. Doors 7pm, show 8pm. Ages 18+ #AVL #828isgreat
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Local's secret: Walk into Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave, and grab a drink on Sunset Terrace. No reservation needed for cocktails, just stunning Blue Ridge views. Garage parking free for first 3 hours. #AVL #828isgreat
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Best brewery view in WNC? Zillicoah Beer Co. (870 Riverside Dr) hands down. Czech-style lagers right on the French Broad River — grab a spot on the deck and watch kayakers float by. Food trucks Fri-Sun. #AVL #828isgreat
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Henderson County local Jeremy B. Jones just dropped 'Cipher' — he cracked his ancestor's 1800s secret coded diaries and found wild parallels to today. Perfect spring read for history nerds who love WNC mysteries! #828isgreat #WNC
Chai Pani insider tip: skip the lunch rush and go at 11:30am sharp. Order the okra fries ($8) and kale pakoras off the rip. This James Beard winner's line moves fast early, but gets wild by noon. 22 Battery Park Ave downtown. #AVL #828isgreat
Wolfgang Van Halen's Mammoth WVH hits Asheville for the first time supporting their third album 'The End' — catching Eddie's son carving out his own sound before he gets too big for our venues 🎸 #AVL #828isgreat
Perfect Black Mountain food crawl: Start with schnitzel at Berliner Kindl (121 Cherry St), then walk 2 blocks to Cousins Cuban for a cortadito. Both spots are right in the heart of town — ideal spring patio hopping! #828isgreat #BlackMountain
Bearwallow Mountain near Hendersonville: 1 mile to a stunning 360° bald summit. Trailhead on Bearwallow Rd off US-74A. One of the easiest big payoff hikes in WNC — perfect for wildflower season! #WNC #828isgreat
Henderson County native Jeremy B. Jones just dropped 'Cipher' — about decoding his ancestor's scandalous secret diaries from the 1800s. Local author, wild family secrets, and coded mysteries? We're here for it. #WNC #828isgreat
Big news for WNC land lovers: Buncombe County just secured 5 new conservation easements including 31+ acres from Dador Farms on Brush Creek Rd in Fairview. More protected farmland & forests = more forever-wild spaces for us all 🌲 #WNC #828isgreat
Do this this weekend. Linville Gorge — Babel Tower trail for a shorter option (1.5 mi to the rim). Take Kistler Memorial Hwy off Hwy 183. Permit needed on weekends. #WNCOutdoors #828isgreat
GO ASHEVILLE V2 is HERE 🔥
From downtown to West AVL and everywhere in between… this one is all about the energy, movement, and vibe of Asheville 🌄💃
Go Asheville! toashevilleandbeyond.com
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Asheville’s Iconic "Downtown After 5" Returns for 2026: Multicultural Lineup Unveiled wnctimes.com/article/ashe... #wnctimes #DowntownAfter5 #AshevilleNC #AVLmusic #PackSquare#WNCevents #AshevilleLife #WNCnews #VisitAsheville #828isgreat #WesternNC #AshevilleCommunity #LiveMusicNC #SupportLocalAVL
Bring your real-world experience to the classroom — Blue Ridge Community College is hosting hiring fairs on April 1 and 8!
www.blueridge.edu/2026/03/12/blue-ridge-hi...
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Asheville Hearing: Your Chance to Speak on PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' wnctimes.com/article/ashe... #Asheville #WNC #AshevilleNC #828isgreat #BuncombeCounty #AVLnews #WNCnews #wnctimes #PFAS #ForeverChemicals #CleanWater #EnvironmentalHealth #WaterQuality #PublicHealth #CleanWaterNC #StopPFAS
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Blue Ridge Community College provides education and training for a full spectrum of healthcare careers, so you can step into a role that matters.
Explore your options today: www.blueridge.edu/healthcare
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10 Top Restaurants in Hendersonville, North Carolina You NEED to Check Out 🔥🍽️
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