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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 purple poster on a community board with a poem called "Poems Don't Always Do What We Tell Them"
Events
Keep an eye out for Poetry in Plain Sight
The North Carolina Poetry Society initiative is gaining ground in Asheville, with more + more local windows showing off poetry posters.
March 26, 2024
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Molly Wilson
String lights hand above a darkened bar with red light. Five patrons and a bartender are silhouettes.
Business
Closed Asheville businesses you miss most
The Land of the Sky sees its fair share of business closures and subsequent takeovers — and there are plenty of spots you’re still dreaming of.
March 26, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Travel and Outdoors
Bundle up for the North Carolina little winters
The recent not-so-unexpected spring chill is one of many forecast for the area — and they all have their own names + lore.
March 20, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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City
Get talking about local transportation
The City of Asheville is inviting the community to meet with transportation staff to learn about initiatives and share feedback.
March 20, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Food
Where would you film an episode of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” in Indianapolis?
Naptown = Flavortown. Here’s where we think Guy Fieri should stop the next time he’s filming an episode in Indy.
March 20, 2024
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Shea Stapley
Recording studio equipment board and speakers at Echo Mountain Recording.
Business
Echo Mountain Recording announces a new studio destination
The recording retreat will be situated on 68 acres, just north of downtown Asheville.
March 14, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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City
Here’s how to join a city board or commission
Your guide to getting involved with local government.
March 12, 2024
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pack square park in front of city of asheville buildings
Live
Have a say in the local landscape
Thanks to City and County engagement hubs + community workshops, there’s no need to keep your opinion to yourself.
March 12, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Festivals
Art outside the box at the 2024 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
Dedicated to the strange + wonderful world that lies just beyond the mainstream, the festival is transforming the city into an experimental artwork.
March 8, 2024
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Molly Wilson
A map of Patton Avenue in downtown Asheville with markings of lane closure and pedestrian access routes between Asheland and Coxe avenues.
City
City of Asheville kicks off the Patton Ave Sidewalk Accessibility Improvement project
The first phase of the project will start with the removal and replacing of existing sidewalks and trees.
March 8, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Molly Cook of Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates stands in her home kitchen.
Food
Sweet talk with Molly Cook of Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates
The local chef comes from a long line of chocolatiers — and she + her husband, John, are continuing the confectionery tradition.
March 6, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Baseball field at Martin Luther King Jr. Park with the Buncombe County administration building in the center through the trees.
City
Asheville Parks & Recreation shares a comprehensive plan update
The department offered an update on its ongoing Recreate Asheville plan and highlighted more opportunities for feedback.
March 6, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Small green plants sprout from dirt in seed pots.
Nonprofits
Appalachian Seed Growers Collective starts to take root
Started by the Utopian Seed Project, the new collective aims to spread regionally adapted, resilient seed to local farmers + gardeners.
March 4, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Two bone-in chops of meat are being grilled over a fire.
Culture
Vote in AVLtoday’s barbecue bracket
We want to know: Where is the best barbecue in Asheville? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
March 4, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A large crowd gathers in The Mule, some sitting and some standing, while networking.
Business
Education and connection at AVLmeetup
Led by three local real estate professionals, the group is sharing industry expertise and working to change the networking game.
February 27, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Nineteen people in the crew of the USS Asheville PG-21 sit and stand in a room, holding drinks. The black and white photo was taken in the 1930s.
History
USS Asheville PG-21 gets its first permanent memorial in Asheville
The ship and its crew, which were lost in WWII, will be honored with a monument at Riverside Cemetery.
February 27, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Pendland Creek during rain and flooding. The green infrastructure on New Belgium Brewing's campus helps during the rain event.
Travel and Outdoors
RiverLink is sharing stormwater stories with the Reduce Rain Runoff campaign
The nonprofit is spreading the word about protecting the French Broad River with monthly resources and local stories.
February 23, 2024
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Molly Wilson
A brown, brindled, adoptable dog is the focal point of the photo, with its right ear pointed down and left ear pointed up. The dog has a white patch of fur around its nose going up between its eyes.
Culture
Adoptable pets around Asheville
Find your forever best friend at a local shelter.
February 19, 2024
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Brook Bolen
Exterior of Indian street food restaurant Chai Pani in downtown Asheville. Lots of people stand waiting outside and others sit at table under yellow umbrellas.
Food
Chai Pani announces its relocation
The Indian street food restaurant will be taking over the former Buxton Hall Barbecue space on Banks Avenue.
February 16, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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City
Your guide to voting in the 2024 primary election in Buncombe County
See what’s on the ballot, when + how to vote, and important information for Election Day in the Land of the Sky.
February 15, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Asheville skyline from a distance with white and purple clouds above it.
Culture
7 random acts of kindness to spread the love in Asheville
From simple gestures to volunteering your time, put a smile on your neighbor’s face and celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week.
February 15, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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City
Join the conversation at an upcoming community input meeting
You won’t want to miss these opportunities to make your voice heard — on everything from affordable housing to elections.
February 13, 2024
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Molly Wilson
A view across lake eden. Tents are set up on the other side of the lake and there are mountains in the background.
City
Buncombe County approves the first two conservation easements under the Open Space Bond
Totaling about 366 acres, the two projects represent the next step in the County’s 2030 conservation goal.
February 7, 2024
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Molly Wilson
View of downtown buildings from Pack Square Park.
Culture
Asheville and Buncombe County GIS mapping decoded
Get to know your neighborhood through the geographical information systems that are mapping Buncombe County.
February 1, 2024
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Audra Goforth
Evan Boose, head brewer at Nine Mile Brewery, stands behind the bar. Four glasses of different colored beers and a jug sit on the bar.
Food
Big things are brewing at Nine Mile
The Caribbean fusion restaurant announced its foray into the world of craft beer with the launch of Nine Mile Brewing in Montford.
February 1, 2024
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Molly Wilson
A side view of the Burton Street Community Center and its mural of community founder E.W. Pearson
Culture
Honoring Black History Month in Asheville
Celebrate the community through talks and storytelling, education and work, art and poetry all month long.
January 30, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Colorful silicone figurines stand on a display table at Assembly Required Designer Toy Expo. The designer toys are by Magitarius.
Events
Avant-garde art at Assembly Required
The designer toy expo showcases a pop surrealist art form that takes inspiration from the mediums and methods of traditional toy manufacturers.
January 26, 2024
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Molly Wilson
The exterior of the Veach-Baley Federal Complex in Asheville, NC
Government
An $85 million investment for climate science development in Asheville
Funding for the new Industry Proving Grounds Program was announced on Tuesday — so let’s take a look at the center of the initiative right here in our city.
January 24, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Exterior of the Market Place restaurant
Food
Two 2024 James Beard semifinalist spots for Asheville
The Market Place and Chef Jason Sellers of Plant both made the list for their culinary achievements.
January 24, 2024
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Molly Wilson
A television frame overlooking the Asheville city skline
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
Cast your vote on your favorite 2023 photos submitted by readers.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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