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2 hours ago in Community, Local

UNC Asheville dedicates Oscar Wong Memorial Garden to late Highland Brewing founder

Woman in a blue blouse speaks into a microphone at a wooden podium with a university seal, outdoors.

Oscar Wong, the late founder of Highland Brewing Company renowned as the "Godfather of Asheville craft beer," was memorialized with a garden at the University of North Carolina Asheville this week.

3 hours ago in Business, Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

Italian restaurant Gemelli brings new life to historic Biltmore Village building

Brick building façade with an arched red sign reading 'Biltmore Crossing Gemelli Italian' and smaller tenant plaques below.

Gemelli Italian restaurant is serving up community and recovery in Biltmore Village. As the historic Asheville business sector rebuilds from damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene, Gemelli has brought new life to one of its oldest buildings.