🍂 Asheville Fall Color Report | Week of Sept. 23 The first sparks of fall are here, and we’ve been chasing color all over the mountains. Here’s what’s happening right now: 📍 Graveyard Fields Already glowing with golds reds along the trails and waterfalls. Always one of the first spots to show off. 📍 Blue Ridge Parkway There’s some early color on the way north to Craggy Gardens, but the southern stretch closest to Graveyard Fields was especially striking. 📍 Craggy Gardens Still mostly green,

One year after Hurricane Helene, how is Asheville doing? It’s hard to believe a year has gone by since Hurricane Helene swept through, leaving its mark across Western North Carolina. But through heartbreak and hard work, the community showed up in ways that were nothing short of inspiring. Neighbors helped neighbors, business owners rolled up their sleeves, and every day, progress was made, no matter how small. One year later, the creative spirit that makes Asheville so unique is stronger than e

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