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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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Volunteers with boxes of food for Manna Foodbank
Volunteer
How to feed others this Thanksgiving
Support these local organizations this holiday season to make sure our community stays fed.
November 13, 2023
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Mila Raque
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Culture
Eat, drink + be merry with our Asheville holiday preview
Take this list and check it twice — there’s plenty of festive local spirit to get you in a holiday mood.
November 9, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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City
Offering understanding with National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Local nonprofits, organization, and City + County staff are hosting events during the week to highlight responses to hunger, homelessness, and related challenges.
November 9, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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City
Local government 101: The basics of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority
Learn what the work of the BCTDA and Explore Asheville means for locals and how you can connect.
November 7, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Events
Commemorating Veterans Day in and around Asheville
Mark the holiday this Saturday, Nov. 11 with ceremonies, a film screening, a parade, and more.
November 7, 2023
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Molly Wilson
Groundbreaking of the Buncombe County General Services Complex
City
Let us answer your Asheville construction questions
If you’ve driven past high fences, work crews, and cranes and wondered what’s going on, don’t worry. Leave the investigating to us.
November 3, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
GVLtoday Centre Stage
Theater
How to audition for a play in Greenville
We put together some tips and tricks to help you shine on stage. From what monologue to choose, to what outfit to wear, you’ll be a pro in no time.
November 3, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
A speaker at the AVLtoday storytelling open mic
Events
Watch a few of our favorite moments from the AVLtoday storytelling open mic
The community came out to celebrate pride in place and share their love of Asheville in story form.
November 1, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Events
Plan ahead for November in Asheville
Now that the holiday season is just beginning and the temperatures are dropping, there are plenty of events + happenings to fill your local schedule.
October 30, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Events
Tell us a tale at AVLtoday’s storytelling open mic
Join us for an evening of story sharing and community (not to mention a few drinks) as we celebrate what makes us proud of Asheville.
October 26, 2023
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Molly Wilson
asheville skyline with the buncombe county building
Live
Home sweet home with these homeowner assistance programs
Ease some of the challenges of owning a home through help from Buncombe County + a few nonprofit partners.
October 24, 2023
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Molly Wilson
pickles from alie rae's pimento cheese in asheville nc
Festivals
Stirring up at the WNC Fermenting Festival
Get a taste of the practice + its products during this festival in Marshall.
October 24, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
Asked: Where would you film a scary movie in Asheville?
Imagine a horror movie set in the Land of the Sky — where would the hauntings happen, the slasher strike, or the final hero end up?
October 20, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
a panel discussion at the community reparations commission summit in asheville nc
City
Offer input on the Community Reparations Commission’s draft recommendations
See and have a say in the recommendations before they’re presented to the City of Asheville and Buncombe County Board of Commissioners.
October 18, 2023
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Molly Wilson
First Nations performers at LEAF global arts festival black mountain
Culture
Connecting cultures at the LEAF Global Arts Festival
Join the four-day celebration of creativity, culture, and coming together.
October 18, 2023
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Molly Wilson
pasta in a red sauce on a stovetop at strada italian for pasta in asheville nc
Food
Answered: Readers’ favorite spots for pasta in Asheville
Dig into the pasta-bilities of the local pasta scene + explore a few delicious dishes.
October 16, 2023
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Molly Wilson
a flight from noble cider for carolina ciderfest
Food
Sweet sipping at Carolina CiderFest
All the cider you can sample, some well-paired treats + local live music — drink it all in.
October 16, 2023
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Molly Wilson
the cast on stage at the splatter play at magnetic theatre
Culture
Get in the spooky spirit
Costume contests, dance parties, murder mysteries, even a canine haunted house — your Halloween schedule is looking pretty full.
October 12, 2023
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Molly Wilson
pasta vinnie's italian asheville
Food
Asked: Where’s the best pasta in Asheville?
From ravioli to tagliatelle, pasta is always one of our comfort food cravings.
October 12, 2023
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Molly Wilson
view of the mountains outside burnsville north carolina
History
Weaving an Appalachian yarn
Oral storytelling is a long-held, cross-cultural tradition in these parts — and it’s one that continues to this day.
October 10, 2023
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Molly Wilson
three people work on Rebrand Planning for the museum of the cherokee people
Culture
Museum in Cherokee gets a new name
Formerly known as the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, the Museum of the Cherokee People rebranded and renamed as part of a commitment to serving its tribal citizens.
October 9, 2023
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Molly Wilson
different cheeses on plates and a cloth from Lane in the Woods Farm and Creamery wnc cheese trail
Food
Have a gouda time at the Carolina Mountain Cheese Festival
Celebrate + support local cheesemakers and get a taste of the delicious goods during this annual fundraiser for the WNC Cheese Trail.
October 4, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
Make a plan for October in Asheville
Mark your calendar for these events that are helping kick off the fall season.
October 2, 2023
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Molly Wilson
rocky and fall tree covered mountain on the blue ridge parkway
Culture
Asked: Where are the best fall vibes in Asheville?
As colors change and weather gets cooler, we’re looking for your favorite spots to settle into the season.
October 2, 2023
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Molly Wilson
first baptist church of asheville
City
Project Aspire has been approved for downtown
The 10.5-acre development includes five new buildings and requires the demolition of the existing YMCA and State Employees’ Credit Union buildings.
September 28, 2023
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Molly Wilson
red fall tree for tree adoption program
Travel and Outdoors
Put down roots with Asheville GreenWorks’ tree adoption
Your own back yard can contribute to the restoration of Buncombe County’s urban canopy.
September 28, 2023
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Molly Wilson
martin luther king jr park asheville nc
City
Making a plan for Asheville parks
The City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department is beginning to build its Recreate Asheville plan for the local green spaces.
September 26, 2023
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Molly Wilson
city of asheville fire truck at the festival of neighborhoods
Festivals
Connect with your community at the Festival of Neighborhoods
Meet your neighbors across the city during a day of festive fun and education.
September 26, 2023
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Molly Wilson
pack square park with city of asheville buildings in the background
City
The Community Reparations Commission is looking for your feedback
During the Community Reparations Summit, the Commission will seek locals’ input on its draft recommendations.
September 22, 2023
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Molly Wilson
fall weather forecast 2023 in asheville nc
Live
Feeling toasty with our fall 2023 weather forecast for Asheville
Prepare for slightly warmer weather but still plenty of autumn hues with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
September 22, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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