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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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Culture
Start streaming these local podcasts
Whether you’re interested in growing your business, exploring a culinary world, or just hearing a good story, there’s an Asheville podcast for you.
January 18, 2024
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Brook Bolen
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Government
Local government 101: Understanding the City of Asheville + Buncombe County animal codes
Make sure that your furry, scaly, slippery, or buzzing friends are staying up to local code.
January 16, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
Explore the Cherokee language through local screenings of ᏓᏗᏬᏂᏏ (We Will Speak)
You’ve got two chances to see the documentary and hear from the activists + filmmakers who are working to save their language.
January 16, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Food
Grab a bite (or two or three) during Asheville Restaurant Week
The culinary celebration makes the perfect excuse to take a seat at your favorite spot or sample somewhere new.
January 12, 2024
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Molly Wilson
The owner of Kestrel Herb Farm with a marshmallow plant
Food
Tracing marshmallow’s local roots
Herb growers Katie Grear + Mike Adams and tea maker Jessie Dean start with a seed and take marshmallow all the way to the tea cup.
January 10, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Asheville skyline and mountains at sunset
City
The living wage rate for Buncombe County has increased for 2024
An Asheville-based nonprofit has announced the new hourly living wage as well as a new starting rate for Pledged Living Wage employers.
January 10, 2024
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Molly Wilson
exterior of the City of Asheville administrative building
City
The City of Asheville wants your thoughts on local government
The citywide survey will focus on general opinions as well as specific issues like recreation, the environment, and safety.
January 8, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Shunyu Huang on stage at Story Parlor
Events
Cultivating community at the inaugural Asheville Asian Culture Festival
The new festival aims to break barriers within the local Asian community and share the diverse array of cultures proudly.
January 8, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Development
Answered: Where locals want affordable housing, according to our readers
You told us which empty buildings could be converted into affordable housing.
January 4, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Roller skaters and cyclists at Wilma Dykeman greenway
City
City of Asheville’s new Active Transportation Committee gets moving
With pedestrians, cyclists, and greenways in mind, the committee aims to make an impact on the interconnectivity of local transportation.
January 2, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Wellness
Asked: What are your Winston-Salem resolutions for 2024?
See what we plan to accomplish this year and share what you’re planning to achieve.
January 2, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
Snowy sunrise on the blue ridge parkway
Culture
Asked: What are your Asheville resolutions going into 2024?
As we approach the new year and a season of change, we want to know what our readers and followers are wanting to accomplish or work on in 2024. Make your resolutions with us.
December 21, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
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Nonprofits
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project will expand the Double SNAP Network and incentives
More WNC farmers markets, farmstands, and groceries will join the Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables programs in 2024.
December 19, 2023
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Molly Wilson
A presentation at Venture 15 and Venture Asheville Honors
Small Business
Celebrating success at Venture 15 + Venture Asheville Honors
The annual awards ceremony recognizes the powerhouses of Asheville’s startup economy.
December 15, 2023
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Molly Wilson
Guy Fieri raises a glass at his restaurant in Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Food
Asked: Where would you film an Asheville episode of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives”?
Our little city isn’t yet a part of the Triple D Nation — but we decided to cast our own episode anyway.
December 7, 2023
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Molly Wilson
2024 Go Local Card in front of West Village Market & Deli storefront
Small Business
Hit the shops because the 2024 Go Local Cards are now available
Grab your bags and get ready for discounts + special offers at more than 600 local businesses in the Asheville area.
December 7, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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City
City and County staff present updates on strategies to end homelessness
The team shared progress in five key strategic areas, from creating a strong foundation to investing in the future.
December 5, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Events
Count down to New Year’s Eve in Asheville
From champagne toasts to swanky soirees, celebratory concerts to a resolution run — it’s easy to ring in the new year in style.
December 5, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Travel and Outdoors
New faces and a bright future for the WNC Nature Center
As the year closes out, the Center celebrates record-breaking visitor numbers, new members of its animal family, and big renovations on the horizon.
December 1, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Development
Answered: An update on the Blue Ridge Parkway Bridge construction
If you’ve been curious about the new BRP bridge over I-26, we did the research so you don’t have to.
December 1, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
AVLtoday’s 2023 Wrapped
We took a page from Spotify’s book and ranked your favorite AVLtoday content from this year.
November 30, 2023
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Grace Powers
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City
See the results of your Missing Middle Housing Study input
After months of research and eliciting feedback from the public, the City of Asheville has released its draft recommendations.
November 29, 2023
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Molly Wilson
Christmas tree at Biltmore Estate
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Culture
Behind the gingerbread scenes
From icing triage to a harrowing cart ride, entries for the Omni Grove Park Inn’s Gingerbread Competition embark on a journey before the big display.
November 21, 2023
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Molly Wilson
Christmas tree at Biltmore Estate
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Culture
Don’t forget to tune in for “A Biltmore Christmas”
This Sunday, you’ve got another chance to see an Asheville landmark on screen and revel in some lighthearted holiday cheer.
November 21, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
Asheville’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
November 19, 2023
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Travis Meier
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City
Answered: Your ideas on carbon reduction
Last week, we asked for your thoughts on how Asheville should use funding from the Carbon Reduction Program — here’s what you said.
November 17, 2023
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Brianna Williams
Asheville-historic-downtown-avltoday-@justintclark
Culture
6 things to do with your Thanksgiving visitors
Keep your out-of-towners entertained and give yourself an excuse to explore our city.
November 15, 2023
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Molly Wilson
Snow on a tree branch with berries
City
Warm up in winter with Buncombe County emergency energy assistance programs
The Crisis Intervention Program and Low Income Energy Assistance Program help eligible local families counter the seasonal chill.
November 15, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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