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Molly Wilson

City Editor

Molly Wilson lives in Asheville, NC and started with AVLtoday in July 2023. Molly has taught high school English, managed a magazine, and edited for the federal government. She spends her downtime hiking with her dog, wandering thrift stores, and slowly making her way through an unreasonably large book collection.

Whether pastries or breads, cupcakes or cookies — turn to the experts, and you’ll get the treats down in no time.
These Asheville restaurants will be serving up delicious dining over the holidays.
Prepare for winter weather in the Land of the Sky with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
This article is being updated daily to include information shared at Buncombe County community briefings.
Many local organizations launched Helene relief grants in the wake of the storm — but application deadlines are fast approaching.
Gather your crew to enjoy some fa-la-la-la-libations at these holiday pop-up bars around Asheville.
This article is being updated daily to include information shared at Buncombe County community briefings.
Feel the holiday spirit while you find goods and gifts from local makers at these holiday markets happening around the city.
During the Friday briefing, Water Resources Department PIO Clay Chandler announced that the boil water notice may be lifted as early as next week.
This article is being updated daily to include information shared at Buncombe County community briefings.
Historical markers are physical signs, plaques, and statues that commemorate a significant place or event. Where would you like to see a historical marker around Asheville?
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the approaching holiday may be more difficult for many in our community — so here’s how to give back or find support.
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
As the storm removed so many of the area’s trees, the annual Asheville GreenWorks event is undergoing a rebranding and an expansion.
Many local parks sustained significant damage during the storm, but restoration is forging ahead — Asheville Parks and Recreation gave us an update on where the city parks stand.
This article is being updated daily to include information shared at Buncombe County community briefings.
After more than a month of work — here’s where we stand on repairing the local waterlines, treating the reservoir, implementing a backup treatment plan, and finally lifting the boil water notice.
As deadlines approach and property owners continue to deal with storm damage, Buncombe County shared some resources for navigating property taxes in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Election Day is almost here and the storm necessitated a few changes to the voting plan — if you haven’t visited the polls yet, make sure you know how to cast your ballot.
As local businesses begin to reopen, folks are turning to the Halloween holiday to provide a chance for community celebration.
This article is being updated daily to include information shared at Buncombe County community briefings.
Although many restaurants and bars have become inoperable while we wait for resources to come back online, these local spots have been able to reopen their doors.
A number of our readers have expressed confusion over the guidance surrounding the nonpotable water running through Asheville’s pipes — so here are the essentials of the current boil water notice.
Many local art spaces sustained damage and numerous artists lost work or income — so here’s some help for the Asheville artists impacted by the storm.
Buncombe County is encouraging all impacted residents to apply for a one-time food benefit through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
This article is being updated daily to include information shared at Buncombe County news briefings.
Downtown businesses can display a red balloon on their door to welcome folks in and signal that they’re open and ready for business.
In the face of overwhelming crisis, the nonprofits of Asheville have stepped up to ceaselessly and steadfastly serve our community — but they can’t do it without your help.
This article is being updated daily to include information shared at Buncombe County news briefings.
As many businesses face increased need after the storm, campaigns have arisen to cover everything from essentials for the community to employees’ livelihoods — here’s a guide on where to give.