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Event SpotlightCheese it up
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| Local cheeses of all shapes and sizes will be on offer at the festival. | Photo by Lane in the Woods Farm and Creamery, courtesy of @wnccheesetrail |
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The weather is beautiful, the leaves are changing, and it's about time we ate some cheese in the mountains.
Tickets are still available for the 12th annual Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest this Sunday, Oct. 11 at Oak and Grist Distilling in Black Mountain. Hosted by the WNC Cheese Trail, the event will unite cheesemakers + wineries, bakers, and more for a day of celebration.
One "Big Cheese" ticket will get you in at 1 p.m. and score you access to the tasting table. Here are some of the vendors slated to be there:Who's going? I'm thinking I might need to. |
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TravelEconomic impact of visitors revealed at Explore Asheville and BCTDA's annual meeting| Presented by Explore Asheville |
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| Photos provided by Explore Asheville |
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Once a year, Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority host an annual meeting, bringing together hundreds of local business leaders and community members to provide an update on our city’s travel and hospitality industry.
This year, national tourism economist Adam Sacks debuted findings from the 2025 Economic Impact of Visitors to Asheville and Buncombe County report.
Here's a glance at key stats:- $2.6 billion | The total generated through visitor spending
- One in seven | The number of Buncombe County jobs supported by travel and hospitality
- $900 million+ | Local tourism-generated income last year
- $225 million | The amount generated in state and local taxes by travel and hospitality
- $2,145 | Tax savings per Buncombe County household, thanks to visitor spending
All overnight visitors in Buncombe County pay a 6% occupancy tax, which helps invite more visitors through capital investments and destination promotion. This year, $11.2 million of these dollars were invested in local nonprofit and municipal projects through the Legacy Investment from Tourism (LIFT) Fund. |
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News Notes
| The Majestic x Spicewalla's spice mix is meant for pork, but great on anything. | Photo by Brook Lyn White |
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EatThe Majestic and Spicewalla are teaming up for the collab we didn’t know we’d been waiting for: a custom five spice mix. The classic Chinese spice blend of star anise, clove, cinnamon, fennel seeds + Sichuan peppercorn is perfect for savory cooking, but pro tip, it’s also great for baking.DevelopmentA new counseling center for children is opening in a vacant building at Eliada Homes. The nonprofit will accept Medicaid and provide services for lower-income families. (WLOS)ConcertThere’s a new way to keep track of live music in Asheville and WNC, thanks to Swannanoa resident Josh Sindy. Check out AVL.LIVE and browse shows by calendar or map. I will definitely be using this.ArtsPack Memorial Library will be showcasing the photography series "Nuestras Historias" in celebration of Hispanic Heritage/Latinx Heritage Month. The series focuses on photos from the WNC Latinx community and runs for the rest of the month.PetsWildlife officials are dropping rabies vaccine baits across WNC by hand, helicopter, and plane until Thursday, Oct. 22. Though they are not harmful to pets, here's what to do if your little buddy finds one.The WordCollaborators. That’s what we’re looking for as part of our new City Collaborator Program on Instagram, allowing creators and businesses to share with our audience of engaged locals + help us get more news and events out to the community. Learn more.WellnessCarePartners PACE is available to any adult aged 55 or older living in Buncombe, Henderson, McDowell, and Transylvania counties. Services range from adult day care and home care, to dentistry and nutritional counseling, so you can rest assured knowing your loved ones get the care they need.*CauseWhether you’re swinging a hammer, lending a hand at the ReStore, or helping behind the scenes in the office, there’s a place for you at Asheville Habitat. Volunteer your time, meet great people, and help build a stronger community, no experience required.*FinanceMeet the it card of 2026. Experts at Motley Fool Money rave about its 0% intro APR until 2028, unlimited rewards on purchases, and a sign-up bonus worth hundreds — all with zero annual fee. Learn more + apply.*Featured DealToday only: Save $70 on the No. 1 best-selling Apple Airpods Pro 3, currently marked down during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days. They have innovative features like “the world’s best in-ear active noise cancellation,” heart rate sensing, and improved multiport acoustics.*WellnessIf you’ve ever felt like you need more willpower to silence insistent cravings, here’s the truth: cravings aren’t a discipline problem. They start in your gut. Enter: Pendulum Metabolic Daily, a multi-strain probiotic formulated by top scientists. It supports digestive health while helping curb cravings. Our readers get 48% off.*AnnouncedConsider this your official holiday heads-up: Our annual gift guide is coming back. We’re hard at work on this year’s edition and want your business to be part of the gift-giving fun. Secure your spot before the guide is full.
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The Buy
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🛒 Score your new favorite fall wardrobe essential, this two-piece sweater skirt set that’s on sale for under $35.
Prices subject to change. |
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The Wrap
| It's almost time for our latest small biz roundup, and we're looking for nominations. What are some of your favorite AVL shops? Who do you want to see featured? Let us know. |
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