Unpopular opinion: emo never died, it just got better venues. The Emo Night Tour hits The Orange Peel April 10th with DJ sets and a live band covering all the hits - MCR, Fall Out Boy, Panic!, Taking Back Sunday. 18+, doors at 7pm. Your teenage heart is ready. #AVL #AVLEnt #828isgreat

What's your go-to outdoor music venue near Asheville? Spafford's improvisational jams hit @pisgahbrewing April 18, doors 6pm. 2948 US Hwy 70, Black Mountain. Every show different. #AVL #WNC #828isgreat

FIELD REPORT // evening ops // bear activity potential on merrimon corridor. primary objective: secure trash receptacles. secondary: observe local wildlife without engagement. a reminder that even apex predators appreciate good infrastructure. stay frosty #828isgreat

Trivia Night With Two Bald Guys and A Mic - Highland Brewing Think you’ve got what it takes to be the trivia champ? Come out for “Two Bald Guys and a Mic”, Highland’s favorite Monday night trivia event! Hosted by Highland’s own Peter Landis, […]

Perfect Monday night in East AVL: Early dinner from Highland's rotating food truck, claim your table by 5:30pm, crush some trivia with your squad from 6-8pm, celebrate wins on their mountain-view patio. $50 for first place at Asheville's original brewery since 1994. #AVL #828isgreat

Get Outside, Asheville Families! Top Outdoor Events: April 10-12 | WNC Times Asheville family fun this weekend! Discover top outdoor events April 10-12: nature walks, film fest, garden party & more in WNC!

Get Outside, Asheville Families! Top Outdoor Events: April 10-12 wnctimes.com/article/get-... #Asheville #VisitAsheville #AshevilleNC #WNC #828isGreat #AshevilleEvents #ExploreAsheville #RiverArtsDistrict #BlueRidgeMountains #WNCoutdoors #AshevilleFamily #SupportLocal #AshevilleOutdoors #WNCnews

Robert's Totally Rad Trivia - Highland Brewing Join us every Thursday for Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia – pop culture trivia that hits all the good stuff: music, TV, movies, video games, food, and everything in between. Trivia […]

Walked into Highland Brewing last Thursday and Robert's trivia was happening. Six random people at our table knew everything from 90s cartoon theme songs to obscure food facts. Pop culture gold. Free to play, max 6 per team. Thursdays 6-8pm at 12 Old Charlotte Hwy. #AVL #828isgreat

Walked onto Lake Julian's disc golf course expecting Helene devastation. Found a complete redesign instead, water hazards that actually matter now. Hole 5 forces a throw straight over the lake. Miss by inches, you're wading. 37 Lake Julian Rd, Arden. Free to play. #AVL #WNC #828isgreat

5th Annual Springfest — Lookout Brewing Company Spring is on the way and we are here for it! This is our 5th annual Springfest and we are celebrating all things nature. We will have nature inspired local art, fresh flowers, a rosé wine tasting, pastries and a propagation swap station! (so save those cuttings!) We will also be having a spring in

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

Ani DiFranco w/ Special Guest Valerie June - Asheville Yards Gates open at 7:00 pm All Ages RAIN OR SHINE CLEAR BAGS ONLY

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!

#EducationElevated #Easter #WNC #828IsGreat

The Evolution of the 828: Western North Carolina Prepares for a New Connection | WNC Times WNC -- April 1, 2026: For nearly three decades, the 828 area code has been more than just a prefix for Western North Carolina (WNC); it has been a bad...

The Evolution of the 828: Western North Carolina Prepares for a New Connection wnctimes.com/article/the-... #828isgreat #WNC #NC #NorthCarolinaNews #NCNews #AreaCode #PhoneNumbers #Asheville #AshevilleArea #LocalNews

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