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09/20/2024

Who doesn't love Ice Cream and playful Pop Bubble Tea? Another AshevilleDeal.com deal of $25 = $50 at The Hop Ice Cream & Pop Bubble Tea 博 is live! Pumpkin Ice Cream is coming!! And Pumpkin Spice Bubble Tea.

09/18/2024

‼️ MAJOR TRAFFIC INCIDENT IN HENDERSON COUNTY ‼️

I-26 East near Exit 54 in Henderson County is shut down due to a severe crash

09/13/2024

Hungry? Available now! Another great Asheville Deal at AshevilleDeal.com fromDilbar Restaurant ! $25 gets you $50 to enjoy!

09/06/2024

THIS morning at 10am is another great Asheville Deal from The Madness - Sushi, Burger & Bar $25 gets you $50 to enjoy! Click here https://www.ashevilledeal.com/asheville/487-the-madness-sushi-burger-barto to get yours before they sell out!!

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09/05/2024

Your dog can star in the Ingles Markets Ultimate Air Dogs Show at Dog Day Afternoon at Lake Julian Park on September 14! Learn more and pre-register for the fun on Sept 14 here 📲 ultimateairdogs.com/event-info/2024/Arden.php

🐶Full Event Info available at: mymix965.com/dogdayafternoon

09/03/2024

It's another great Asheville Deal this morning from Mëhfil Indian Cuisine. It's a family friendly atmosphere and they even have buffet! $25 get's you $50 to enjoy! AshevilleDeal.com

08/30/2024

Abuela's Little Kitchen is our latest Asheville Deal! $25 gets you $50 to enjoy! It really is a hidden gem in Arden off Long Shoals Rd!

If you love breakfast foods you’re going to love Abuela’s Little Kitchen. It’s our latest Asheville Deal. They have a wide array of Mexican inspired breakf...

08/29/2024

We're so excited about this show! Check out this Labor Day Ticket Deal!

LABOR DAY TICKET DEAL! Black Pumas are coming to Rabbit Rabbit on 9/17 with special guests The Dip! For a limited time only we are offering a special discount ticket 4-Pack for $100 total!
Use code: PUMA4PACK
Offer runs today through next Wed. 9/4.
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08/23/2024

Abuelas Cravings, a cherished family-owned gem in Arden, NC, takes pride in serving authentic Mexican cuisine that captures the essence of home-cooked meals. With a diverse menu showcasing mouthwatering tacos, tortas, burritos, and more! Get your latest Asheville Deal at AshevilleDeal.com $25 gets you $50 to enjoy! Abuelas Craving

08/16/2024

Today's Asheville Deal is to on Merrimon Ave! Spend $25 to get $50 worth of plant-based burgers, fries, shakes, and more at AshevilleDeal.com!

08/09/2024

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08/06/2024

Change your perspective… take it to the 12th floor! Join Special Olympics NC at their Over The Edge fundraising event and rappel down the side of the Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel on September 2. Register now: www.overtheedgenc.com

08/02/2024

Check out this Months Asheville Deal with and be sure to sign up at AshevilleDeals.com

08/01/2024

Car radio presets: Ascending order? Or by favorite station?

08/01/2024

Take your support of Special Olympics NC to new heights on September 2! Go Over The Edge this Labor Day as a way to show your courage and make a difference for Special Olympics athletes. Sign up today: www.overtheedgenc.com

07/30/2024

I can watch the Olympics endlessly. I look forward to both winter and summer games equally, and it's because of iconic moments like these. What a ride by Medina, and a stunning photo by Jerome Brouillet to match.

Surfing was added as an Olympic sport for the Tokyo Games and the second inaugural event is being held in Tahiti, French Polynesia.

07/26/2024

Did you know that Mëhfil means a gathering place? It’s a gathering place for fantastic Indian cuisine. You can Find Mehfil in the heart of downtown Asheville at 5 Biltmore Ave. and right now you can get $50 for $25 at AshevilleDeal.com

Did you know that Mehfil means a gathering place? It’s a gathering place for fantastic Indian cuisine. You can Find Mehfil in the heart of downtown Ashevil...

07/22/2024

Do something daring this Labor Day! Rappel down the side of a building all for Special Olympics NC. Take on the Over The Edge challenge: www.overtheedgenc.com

07/12/2024

A taste of Latin America for half off! Get your La Rumba Asheville Deal now! $25 gets you $50 to enjoy at AshevilleDeal.com

07/06/2024

ENTER TO WIN 🎟Sebastian Maniscalco’s It Ain’t Right Tour stops at ExploreAsheville.com Arena on Saturday, July 13. Enter to win a pair of tickets from The River.

Enter to win tickets to the July 13 show at ExploreAsheville.com Arena

07/05/2024

Lenny and Debrissa from Empire Strikes Brass stopped but for a quick Studio AVL Sesh ahead of tonight's show at ! They've got some new tunes on deck, originals and covers, and they've got the place to themselves tonight. NO opener, all ESB! Get those tickets now! Doors at 7, music at 8!

07/05/2024

Today's the final day to vote for your favorite businesses and places to win Best of Asheville! This is a great way to support local businesses by showing support for your favorites with your vote. You have until 5pm to vote at BestofAVL.com

Know a company that deserves an award? Nominate and vote for your favorite local businesses in the Best of Asheville contest here.

07/05/2024

Love comedy shows? Here's your chance to enter to win tickets to see Sebastian Maniscalco at ExploreAsheville.com Arena on 7/13!

Enter to win tickets to the July 13 show at ExploreAsheville.com Arena

07/04/2024

Nothing cheesy about this face! 😊 Doritos is a 10-week old kitten ready to go home with you! She’s calm, loving, and enjoys behind-the-ear scratches! Adopt Doritos for FREE from They are waiving ALL adoption fees for ALL animals for the month of July! Get a $50 gift card from for adopting this sweet button face😍 thanks to for supporting the Critter Corner

07/02/2024

98.1 The River is giving one lucky Imagine Dragons fan the chance to win the ENTIRE Imagine Dragons catalog, including the new album “LOOM” on VINYL, along with Imagine Dragons “LOOM” t-shirt at 981theriver.com
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07/01/2024

Goose and Mt. Joy have linked up onstage before, and it happened again in Philly this weekend. What are the chances of a collab or one-off show down the road?

Photo Credit: Vic Brazen On Saturday, June 28, Goose blew through Philadelphia for a performance at TD Pavillion at the Mann. For the third to last show

06/30/2024

Don't miss your chance to win a pair of 3-day passes to experience Black Mountain Blues! 🎸July 12-14, 46 acts and hundreds of musicians will perform in venues across Black Mountain. Register to win here:
📲https://981theriver.com/win-tickets-to-black-mountain-blues

Win tickets to Black Mountain Blues! Photo: 98.1 The River/Black Mountain Blues 98.1 The River’s giving you the chance to experience Black Mountain Blues, three days of a true Blues experience in Black Mountain. July 12-14, forty-six acts and hundreds of musicians will perform in venues across Bla...

06/29/2024

☘️ Irish trio Two Door Cinema Club play Rabbit Rabbit next month! 😎 Your chance at tickets to this fun summer show👇

Two Door Cinema Club Photo: 98.1 The River/Orange Peel Events See Two Door Cinema Club with flipturn at Rabbit Rabbit 7/19. Enter below for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the show! Tickets & Info: Two Door Cinema Club | The Orange Peel Contest Rules Starting at 12:01 on 6/24/24 and ending a...

06/28/2024

Pearl Asheville has a special focus on their raw-bar and seafood, killer burgers and an impressive selection of craft beers. Right now spend $25 and get $50 to enjoy when you purchase an Asheville Deal. Get yours now at AshevilleDeal.com

06/28/2024

Have you heard? Black Mountain Blues, three days of a true Blues is coming to Black Mountain, July 12-14!

Forty-six acts and hundreds of musicians will perform in venues across Black Mountain. The lineup features Sugaray Rayford, Corey Harris, Melody Angel, Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen, Mac Arnold & A Plate Full O’ Blues and MANY more!

It’s a mountain of blues in the little town that rocks. Enter for your chance to win a pair of 3-day passes! 👇

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1190 Patton Avenue
Asheville, NC
28806

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Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm

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Huey is an active 7-year old super mutt adoptable now from @ashevillehumane. Huey loves hikes, back scratches, and weightlifting 😆 When you adopt this muscle mutt 💪 you’ll receive a $50 gift card from @inglesmarkets for food or toys for Huey! Thanks to @centralbarkasheville for supporting Huey in the Rivers’s Critter Corner!

Dilbar

Hungry? Available now! Another great Asheville Deal at AshevilleDeal.com fromDilbar Restaurant ! $25 gets you $50 to enjoy!

Dog Day Afternoon returns September 14!

Your dog can star in the Ingles Markets Ultimate Air Dogs Show at Dog Day Afternoon at Lake Julian Park on September 14! Learn more and pre-register for the fun on Sept 14 here 📲 ultimateairdogs.com/event-info/2024/Arden.php 🐶Full Event Info available at: mymix965.com/dogdayafternoon

Amelia Earhart is 10-weeks old and ready for adoption! This sweet kitten has a sister too, and you can adopt BOTH kitties for $50 from @ashevillehumane and since @inglesmarkets will give you $50 if you adopt this sweetie, call it even!! Thanks to the animal lovers @centralbarkasheville for being part of the River’s Critter Corner 😻

Mehfil Asheville Deal

It's another great Asheville Deal this morning from Mëhfil Indian Cuisine. It's a family friendly atmosphere and they even have buffet! $25 get's you $50 to enjoy! AshevilleDeal.com

Meet Anaheim! 🐈‍⬛🥹 The sweetest 12-week old kitty in the River’s Critter Corner. This precious face is ready for adoption from @ashevillehumane and thanks to the cat lovers @inglesmarkets you’ll get a $50 gift card to go home with him when adopted! Hurry over to 14 Forever Friend Lane because this baby will get adopted quickly! ❤️ @centralbarkasheville a proud sponsor of the River’s Critter Corner no matter who the animal is!😻

Abuela's Crravings Asheville Deal

Asheville Deal to Romeo's Vegan Burgers

Today's Asheville Deal is to @romeosveganburgers on Merrimon Ave! Spend $25 to get $50 worth of plant-based burgers, fries, shakes, and more at AshevilleDeal.com!

What’s spinning on your turntable for National Vinyl Record Day?! 🤘

Check out this Asheville Deal with @themadnessavl and be sure to sign up at AshevilleDeals.com

Taz is a whirlwind of fun!! This 2-year old cutie is adoptable from @ashevillehumane right now. He loves to play and is ready to run around! 😻 Adopt Taz from 14 Forever Friend Lane and receive a $50 gift card from the cat lovers @inglesmarkets - Thanks to all the animal lovers @centralbarkasheville for being part of the River’s Critter Corner! 😽

Check out this Months Asheville Deal with @frannysfarmacy and be sure to sign up at AshevilleDeals.com

Check out the 💪 muscles on Shoal! This sweet green-eyed lady kitty is ready for adoption from @ashevillehumane and thanks to our friends @inglesmarkets you’ll get a $50 gift card when you adopt Shoal! She loves toys and is very energetic! The River’s Critter Corner powered by @centralbarkasheville

Who’s a little Teapot?! 🫖 This sweet bunny! 🐰 Adopt 1-year old Teapot from @ashevillehumane and receive $50 from @inglesmarkets - but that’s not all! Adopt ANY animal in July from Asheville Humane Society for free! Fees waived! Thanks to @centralbarkasheville for supporting all animals in the River’s Critter Corner!

Puffball will be the purrrrfect addition to your family! This 8-week old kitten is adoptable now from @ashevillehumane and thanks to the cat lovers @inglesmarkets you’ll get $50 when you adopt her!😻ALL ADOPTION FEES FOR ALL ANIMALS WAIVED IN JULY! The River’s Critter Corner powered by @centralbarkasheville and @inglesmarkets!

La Rumba Asheville Deal

A taste of Latin America for half off! Get your La Rumba Asheville Deal now! $25 gets you $50 to enjoy at AshevilleDeal.com

Paisley the bunny 🐰 loves lettuce 🥬 and playing with her toy cups! Adopt this 2-year old sweetheart from @ashevillehumane and receive $50 from @inglesmarkets! Thanks to @centralbarkasheville for being a supporter of all the animals in the River’s Critter Corner! ALL ADOPTION FEES WAIVED FOR THE MONTH OF JULY FOR ALL ANIMALS! 🐇🐕🐖🐈🐕‍🦺