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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.

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A group of people gather on a rooftop for an event with Asheville Entrepreneurship Week
Business
Asheville Entrepreneurship Week is back in business
Find inspiration, innovation, and collaboration during a week dedicated to building local business.
September 4, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Pine trees in the foggy forest of Mount Mitchell State Park
Travel and Outdoors
Mount Mitchell State Park sees a 230-acre expansion
The NC Division of Parks and Recreation acquired 238 acres of high-elevation land as park of the state park’s land protection plan.
August 30, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Asheville High School
City
Study up on the feasibility of an Asheville City and Buncombe County schools merger
Prismatic Services, the company conducting the school consolidation feasibility study, will host a series of drop-in feedback meetings throughout September.
August 29, 2024
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Molly Wilson
A bike rider on a paved trail in Carrier park with two people in the background and a bright sun
Culture
Head outside with a guide to Asheville’s parks
We’re highlighting the 25 best parks that Asheville has to offer — complete with dog parks, sports facilities, and nature trails.
August 28, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Travel and Outdoors
Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail issues a celebratory challenge
The 1,175-mile trail is turning 47 in September — and its nonprofit organization is getting you out on the MST with group hikes, volunteer workdays, and a hiking challenge.
August 27, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Four tiny homes being built for medical students by Mountain Area Health Education Center
Nonprofits
Mountain Area Health Education Center builds opportunity for local health sciences students
The Asheville-based nonprofit is providing temporary tiny homes for students doing clinical rotations in our rural mountain towns.
August 27, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Two black and white dogs outside Patton Avenue Pet Company in West Asheville
Culture
Reginald and Maisie embark on a dog-friendly adventure in Asheville
With your help, the canine duo planned a day out at some favorite dog-friendly spots around the Land of the Sky.
August 23, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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City
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners + School Boards set goals for 2030
Thursday’s special meeting refined the priorities for the local school system’s part in the Strategic Plan 2030 — and you’ve got a chance to weigh in.
August 23, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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City
Homing in on the 2025 Schedule of Values
During a public hearing this week, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved the plan for the 2025 reappraisal of real property.
August 21, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Asheville skyline with mountains in the background
Culture
Your love letter to Asheville
From the mountains and bears to the artists and architecture, here’s what our readers have grown to love about the Land of the Sky.
August 21, 2024
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Molly Wilson
A split photo of city editors molly and grace with their dogs Reginald and Maisie
Culture
Help us plan our dogs’ day out in Asheville
Reginald and Maisie are going on an Asheville adventure — but first, they need your help deciding on the schedule.
August 19, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Asheville's second Battery Park Hotel being constructed in 1924
History
5 local landmarks celebrate their centennials
Asheville was booming in 1924, and many familiar facades were coming together — so we’re marking the milestone with a look back at their last 100 years.
August 15, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Two people stand in front of a large orange butterfly statue
Culture
Asheville Butterfly Trail takes flight
A project of Bee City Asheville and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, the trail’s stations feature human-scale native butterflies.
August 15, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Events
Your ultimate guide to tours of Asheville
Explore the Land of the Sky through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
August 9, 2024
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Grace Powers
Shelves and aisles at Asiana Market in Asheville, NC
Culture
10+ international grocery markets in Asheville
Take your tastebuds on a trip around the world and enjoy cuisine from every corner of the Earth — without leaving the Land of the Sky.
August 9, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Aerial shot of the Flat Iron Building in downtown Asheville
Real Estate
Adaptive reuse works to breathe new life into Asheville’s buildings
Several high-profile adaptive reuse projects have hit the headlines in the previous months, so we’re looking at what goes into reviving an old structure.
August 7, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Asheville mountains from a rooftop downtown
City
Buncombe County moves forward with an Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee
Membership applicants have been identified for public interviews, preparing for the committee to convene in September and October.
August 7, 2024
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Molly Wilson
a vendor and his wares at asheville punk market
Culture
Shop, swap, sell, and save in Asheville
Here’s the deal — the flea market and vintage shopping scene is stellar in Asheville.
August 6, 2024
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Monica Garske
1968 Asheville Tourists Team Photo with Sparky Anderson, fourth from the right
Sports
Meet the six former Asheville Tourists in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Our hometown team helped these athletes hit it out of the park and make their way to baseball greatness.
August 5, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Perseid meteor shower in the sky over a lake and hills
Culture
The Perseid meteor shower peak is just a few days away
Don’t miss out on the annual astronomical event — here’s where and when to see the shower around Asheville.
August 5, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Tom Segura performing on stage
Culture
Tom Segura’s “Come Together” tour makes a stop at the Asheville Comedy Festival
The seasoned comedian will headline the long-running festival — but it’s far from his first time in the Land of the Sky.
August 1, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Four children garden vegetables with nonprofit Bountiful Cities
City
Bountiful Cities joins the City of Asheville’s Food Policy Action Plan
The nonprofit will now help implement city-led programs and activities supporting access to healthy, nutritious food.
August 1, 2024
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Molly Wilson
A fish with crispy skin, surrounded by white sauce and mushrooms
Culture
Dig into the inaugural Bite Me AVL
The food festival aims to bring a new kind of culinary experience to Asheville’s events scene — with dinners, classes, and community camaraderie.
July 30, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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City
10+ elementary, middle, and high schools in Asheville
From Montford to South Asheville, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the elementary, middle, and high schools.
July 30, 2024
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Brook Bolen
The Montreat Smooth Dancers perform during Shindig on the Green at City County Plaza, c. 1960. D.H. Ramsey Library Special Collections, UNC Asheville. Photo: Blue Ridge Heritage Trail
Culture
Look back at 97 years of the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
Since 1928, this local festival has been celebrating the traditional music, dance, and storytelling of the Southern Appalachians.
July 26, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Nikki Lane performing at AVLFest
Culture
AVLFest is back in a big way
The music festival’s second year promises even more artists and venues over its four days of performances and events.
July 24, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Tiki Easy Bar's You Boys Like Mexico cocktail sits on the armrests of two blue chairs
Food
We’re handing out yearbook superlatives for drinks in Asheville
From Best Dressed to Most School Spirit, these local bevs were voted the best (in the very subjective opinions of the two AVLtoday City Editors).
July 24, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Food
The history of moonshine in Asheville and WNC
Explore the story of moonshine (a.k.a. white lightning), Appalachia’s most infamous drink, from its sordid history to the present day.
July 22, 2024
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Ali McGhee
Fans sit in the foreground watching an Asheville Tourists came at sunset at McCormick Field.
Sports
The ultimate guide to sports teams in Asheville
From baseball to soccer, we’re sharing all the details of sports teams in Asheville.
July 18, 2024
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Brook Bolen
A park bench in the sun at Martin Luther King Jr Park in Asheville
City
Take a seat for Park Bench Chats
Hosted by Asheville Parks and Recreation, these casual chats with Director D. Tyrell McGirt are a way to keep the Recreate Asheville conversation going.
July 18, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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