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Asheville’s Weirdest Facts and Fictions, Part I: Dubious Legends 

“Keep Asheville Weird!” We’ve all heard it.[1] But what exactly is so weird about Asheville? How long has our region had a reputation for quirkiness? And how much of it is actually true? On March 31, storyteller and author Liz Z. Pardue presents Keep NC Weird! The Strange & Macabre History of Our State at
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BCSC News: January-April 2026 Events

Happy 2026! In case you missed it, the Friends of Buncombe County Special Collections need your support! Donate now to double your impact—plus, mark your calendar for upcoming events and exhibitions taking place now through April!
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BCSC News: New Hours + Matching Donations!

Happy New Year! We have some important updates to ring in 2026, including a new schedule plus a special message from the Friends of BCSC to double the impact of your donation.
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2025 in Review

2025 has been a year of recovery for our entire region, and we're grateful for all the visitors, researchers, donors, colleagues, and supporters that have joined us in the important work of preserving memory and connecting community.
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BCSC News: October-December 2025 Events

A chill is in the air! That means cozying up with a good book, putting on some music, enjoying a few good frights, and spending time with family and friends. Join us for a rare book bash, music history, and book club!
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BCSC News: Community Events Commemorating Helene

Join fellow community members at free events commemorating Helene's one year mark at Buncombe County Public Libraries and beyond.
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