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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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City
Join the Patton Avenue Corridor conversation
As the City of Asheville continues its Patton Avenue Corridor Feasibility Study, you’re invited to give your input and feedback.
May 23, 2024
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Molly Wilson
American flags in front of a memorial day brochure
City
Commemorate Memorial Day in Asheville
Make a plan to mark the holiday on Monday, May 27 with local ceremonies hosted by the City of Asheville and Buncombe County.
May 21, 2024
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Molly Wilson
A large crowd of people all look at the camera at Grindfest
Events
Doing the work at GRINDfest
The festival is bringing the community together and elevating Black businesses through music, food, education, and fun.
May 21, 2024
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Molly Wilson
The federal building on Patton Avenue in downtown Asheville
Business
Data in action at the NCEI headquarters
The Asheville-headquarterd National Centers for Environmental Information collect + share climate data with businesses and organizations to drive resilience for the future.
May 17, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Open kitchen at Luminosa
Food
Illuminating local fare at Luminosa
The newly opened Flat Iron Hotel will be home to three dining concepts — and the chefs behind them are bringing their passion to the plate.
May 16, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Flat Iron Sculpture
History
Follow the history of Asheville’s Urban Trail
Asheville’s historical Urban Trail has everything from a giant flat iron to a swinging bell to a bronze version of Thomas Wolfe’s shoes.
May 13, 2024
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Laura Hackett
Chef J Chong pulls a red lever as part of the beer making process at Highland Brewing Company
Food
Highland Brewing Company and local AAPI community members unite for a pint
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the brewery will release a collaborative rice lager.
May 13, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Ursa the black bear sits in the sun at the WNC Nature Center
Travel and Outdoors
Brews and Bears is back at the WNC Nature Center
The monthly after-hours event is coming out of hibernation this Friday with food, drinks, and fun activities.
May 9, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Food
10+ local cookbooks from Asheville authors
Feeling hungry? We’re highlighting a few local authors who have set their favorite recipes down on the page.
May 7, 2024
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Brook Bolen
Close up of a bike lane on Charlotte Street in Asheville with buildings in the background
City
Get rolling with these local bike resources
Explore a few ways to hit the road and get involved with Asheville’s cycling community.
May 7, 2024
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Molly Wilson
An actor on stage during a play at Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre
Culture
Montford Park Players’ new season conquers the Wars of the Roses
This weekend, the group kicks off an ambitious summer project — staging nine of William Shakespeare’s plays.
May 3, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Close up of black bear cub's face
Travel and Outdoors
Internet-famous black bear cub finds care at Appalachian Wildlife Refuge
The cub at the center of the viral video joined another orphaned bear cub at the local nonprofit to be rehabilitated before release.
May 1, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Juggler at the LEAF Global Arts Retreat with Mountain Circus Arts
Play
Summer events happening around Asheville
Make the most of the warm weather and sunshine with this list of the best local events and activities happening this summer.
April 29, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Asheville city skyline in the sunset
Small Business
Shout out your favorite Asheville small businesses
Tell us which local small businesses you love, from restaurants to retail to home services and beyond.
April 29, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
eastern phoebe
Culture
20 birds to look and listen for this season
From the American Goldfinch to the Carolina Wren — these avians can be found all around the area.
April 23, 2024
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Brook Bolen
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Food
Where would you film “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” in Fort Worth?
Cowtown = Flavortown. Our readers recommended five local restaurants Guy Fieri should try next time he’s filming an episode in Fort Worth.
April 23, 2024
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Kate Mazade
A high shot overlooking green farmland, trees, and in the distance, mountains of Warren Wilson College campus.
Travel and Outdoors
Warren Wilson College votes to establish four conservation easements
The easements, in partnership with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, will cover 600 acres of the campus.
April 23, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Rows of plants at a booth from Bluff Mountain Nursery as people walk around tables.
Culture
Growing a community at the 34th Annual Asheville Herb Festival
For decades, this annual festival has celebrated the farmers and gardeners and growers who call WNC home.
April 19, 2024
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Molly Wilson
A scrapbook page with eight old photos of people in the 1930s and 1940s
History
Preservation progress with the Black Asheville History Project
Five years after the project began, the Buncombe County Special Collections team is continuing its work of safeguarding the history of African American Ashevillians.
April 17, 2024
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Molly Wilson
The front of The Roast Grill with a "Hot Wieners" sign.
Food
Answered: Where would you film a Raleigh episode of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives”?
Our city isn’t yet a part of the Triple D Nation — but we decided to cast our own episode anyway.
April 17, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A golfer in black pants and a pink shirt swings a club on the course in front of Omni Grove Park Inn
Sports
Tee it up at these Asheville golf courses
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 12+ golf courses in Asheville are sure to make for a good round.
April 11, 2024
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Cat George
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Arts
Second Saturday Art Stroll joins a new creative journey
Participants in the event will now explore individual and collective identity through a monthly prompt.
April 11, 2024
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Molly Wilson
A wicker picnic basket sits on top of a blue plaid blanket on grass.
Entertainment
10 spots for the perfect picnic
It’s time to dust off the checkered picnic basket + blanket and take advantage of the fresh air.
April 9, 2024
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Grace Powers
Asheville building skyline closeup with blues skies and some clouds
City
Help shape Asheville’s Affordable Housing Plan
The City of Asheville is looking ahead to the next decade of local housing — and now’s your chance to be heard.
April 5, 2024
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Molly Wilson
In a large hall with booths, a young boy and a man stand in front of a the Foothills Community Workshop booth, looking at an invention.
Events
Invention and innovation at the 4th Annual Maker Faire
Creativity will take center stage during this gathering of engineers, artists, scientists, crafters, and more.
April 5, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Rendering of proposed affordable housing at 50 and 52 Coxe Avenue
City
Buncombe County moves forward with Coxe Avenue affordable housing
After the community weighed in, commissioners decided on a development of the properties that will help the County reach its affordable housing goals.
April 3, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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City
Local government 101: Renters’ rights and resources in Buncombe County
Whether you’re a tenant or a landlord, learn about responsibilities and rights under the law — plus, some local resources and organizations.
April 1, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Fans sit in the foreground watching an Asheville Tourists came at sunset at McCormick Field.
Sports
The Asheville Tourists are stepping up to the plate this week
Grab your tickets and check out the roster for the minor league baseball team’s opening day on Friday.
April 1, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Asheville skyline facing west with the sun in the center of the photo.
City
Buncombe County sees the Cease the Harm Audit Report
The audit and its 108 recommendations will be used to inform the final report of the Community Reparations Commission and the County’s Strategic Plan 2030.
March 28, 2024
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Molly Wilson
A grey fluffy kitten licks his lips while sitting on a grey and white blanket.
Nonprofits
Local restaurants are dishing out kindness for the Asheville Humane Society
The annual Dine To Be Kind fundraiser lets you support local animals while eating at some of your favorite spots.
March 28, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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