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Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Davidson J.!
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Tourism continues to rebound 2 years after Helene, Explore Asheville says (wlos.com) — Tourism leaders say Asheville is steadily recovering from Hurricane Helene, with lodging demand growing this year but still not quite back to pre-storm levels. At Explore Asheville's annual meeting, business owners heard new data on visitor trends, the impact of regional attractions, and how millions in tourism tax dollars are funding projects across Buncombe County that support the local economy.
2. The plants growing on the bricks around us: A foraging tour of UNC Asheville's campus (thebluebanner.net) — UNC Asheville students might be walking past an edible landscape every day, from serviceberries and blueberries to figs, pawpaws, and hazelnuts tucked around familiar campus buildings. A local forager and staff member leads tours that help students notice, safely enjoy, and build a deeper connection to Asheville's uniquely lush, forage-friendly campus environment.
3. UNC Asheville women's soccer athlete swiftly recovers from injury after rare surgery (thebluebanner.net) — A UNC Asheville women's soccer forward is already back on the field just four months after tearing her ACL, thanks to a rare BioACL surgery she chose after consulting doctors in Asheville, Charlotte and Pennsylvania. Her unusually fast recovery is drawing attention across UNCA athletics and highlighting how carefully researching treatment options can change an athlete's timeline and re-injury risk.
4. NC: Police say man tossed drugs while fleeing on e-bike (wyff4.com) — Asheville police say a 45-year-old local man tried to escape Housing Unit Officers on an e-bike Thursday evening and tossed a bag containing fentanyl, crack cocaine, and methamphetamine during the chase. Officers report recovering significant amounts of drugs, filing multiple trafficking and possession charges, and booking the suspect into the Buncombe County Detention Center without bond.
5. How TK Davis, Clement Davidson led Asheville High football to win over Roberson (citizen-times.com) — Asheville High fans saw a thriller as TK Davis' late interception sealed a 23-21 win over Roberson, keeping the Cougars' strong season rolling. Davis and running back Clement Davidson combined for big defensive plays, clutch catches, and over 160 rushing yards, showcasing the kind of grit that's making Asheville High a serious local contender this fall.
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