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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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Festivals
More to see and do at this year’s Blue Ridge Pride Festival
This year’s “Advocate” theme encourages the community to stand up, speak, and be who they are.
September 20, 2023
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Molly Wilson
blue ridge parkway sunset
Travel and Outdoors
Best practices for interacting with nature in Asheville
Help keep the local landscape beautiful with these pro tips.
September 20, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Business
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates 125 years in service to local business
The milestone anniversary will be marked with a celebration of the Chamber’s history and its connections in the community.
September 18, 2023
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Molly Wilson
negroni for negroni week at burial beer forestry taproom
Food
Sip to support during Negroni Week
Local restaurants and bars are lending a hand to nonprofit Slow Food by celebrating the classic cocktail.
September 18, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Festivals
Jam out at the Women to the Front Festival
Celebrate and support the women of Asheville with music, dancing, and a market.
September 14, 2023
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Molly Wilson
salt face mule brewing bar
Food
Brews, bites + lively competition at Salt Face Mule Brewing Co.
This newly opened spot brings more than just local beer — grab a bite then get ready for a game.
September 14, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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City
A strategic spark with Blue Horizons Project’s renewable energy plan
The recently released strategic plan aims to get Buncombe County to 100% renewable energy by 2042.
September 12, 2023
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Molly Wilson
Affordable Housing Committee chair Athena Dygert and LOTSAR board members Randall Barnett and Rachel Brown at the annual housing fair
Business
Explore affordable housing at the 6th Annual Housing Fair
Meet vendors, nonprofits, developers + City and County representatives all committed to affordable housing solutions.
September 8, 2023
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Molly Wilson
a panel of speakers at Asheville Entrepreneurship Week
Business
Build a network at Asheville Entrepreneurship Week
This series of events will help you bolster your business and make connections.
September 7, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
On the air at the Vintage Radio Market
Tune in for a good time with the Asheville Radio Museum at this annual event.
September 7, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
Asheville’s Monica McDaniel reinvents a fairytale with “Riding Hood”
The writer’s newest work explores love, identity, and depression through the humorous lens of the classic tale.
September 6, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Business
AVLtoday gets a win (or four) at Best of WNC
Thanks to our incredible readers, we were given two first place and two third place titles.
September 6, 2023
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Molly Wilson
Meet the editors behind AVL today, Grace and Molly
Culture
Meet the editors behind AVLtoday
Say hello to Grace + Molly, the faces behind your favorite 5-minute morning newsletter.
September 1, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Culture
23 interesting facts about Asheville
How well do you know Asheville? We’re bringing you some fun facts about the city and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.
September 1, 2023
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Laura Hackett
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Food
The latest data on nonalcoholic beverages and where to drink them in Asheville
Learn what it means to be sober curious, the current popularity of nonalcoholic beverages, and where you can enjoy a mocktail in Asheville.
August 31, 2023
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Molly Wilson
red apples at the NC apple festival
Festivals
Not far from the tree at the North Carolina Apple Festival
The annual Labor Day weekend event enjoys the fruits of the region’s labor and celebrates the apple industry’s importance in the community.
August 31, 2023
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Molly Wilson
botiwalla asheville
Food
Botiwalla is open for business
Chef Meherwan Irani is serving up something new in West Asheville.
August 29, 2023
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Molly Wilson
the cast and director of Our Town Asheville community theatre
Culture
Step into the spotlight at a local community theater
Upgrade from audience to actor by auditioning for a play or musical on an Asheville stage.
August 25, 2023
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Molly Wilson
painted bolete mushrooms on a foraging tour in Asheville
Travel and Outdoors
Putting foraged food on the table
With the help of some local experts, there’s a culinary world waiting just outside your door.
August 23, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Food
Laughing Seed Cafe’s recipe for Mixed Mushroom Shawarma
An earthier take on a classic dish, this recipe will easily become a go-to meal.
August 23, 2023
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Molly Wilson
malaprop's bookstore exterior
Culture
Malaprop’s helps set the scene for a new documentary
The book shop will be a backdrop for “Books Across America” during an interview with local writer Sarah Allen Addison.
August 17, 2023
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Molly Wilson
clothing racks at asheville vintage market
Culture
Hunting for treasure at Asheville Vintage Market
From coats to costume jewelry — these markets are building community and promoting sustainable living.
August 15, 2023
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Molly Wilson
Lottie Mae Poole at the East End/Valley Street community heritage festival
Culture
Honoring history at the East End/Valley Street Community Heritage Festival
The neighborhood is embracing the present and looking to the future through the lens of its past.
August 15, 2023
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Molly Wilson
workers on the utopian seed project farm
Food
Breaking new ground with the Utopian Seed Project
The nonprofit is digging deep to support regional agrobiodiversity and crop resilience.
August 11, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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City
City support at the Business Inclusion Office
This office helps the City of Asheville work towards greater business equity.
August 9, 2023
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Molly Wilson
a beekeeper teaches a honey and the hive beekeeping class
Culture
The buzz about beekeeping
Explore your apiary interests with the help of a few local bee experts.
August 7, 2023
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Molly Wilson
Artist Derek Hennigar puts clamps on a wooden installation at Southern Highland Craft Guild Wood Day 2022
Culture
Celebrate the carving craft at Wood Day
The Southern Highland Craft Guild will host demonstrations + competitions in the art of woodworking.
August 7, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Food
Prove your love for local food with a name change
Subway’s Name Change Challenge has us wondering — which local spot would inspire this much devotion?
August 3, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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City
Partner with public spaces for pollinator garden certification
Asheville GreenWorks and the City of Asheville have teamed up to allow residents to certify public gardens.
August 3, 2023
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Molly Wilson
a path through ferns in great smoky mountains national park
Culture
Get outside for the Great American Outdoors Act anniversary
Explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park with no fee or visit an outdoor fav closer to home.
August 1, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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