Just wanted to come back and add that Asheville is a very fun and beautiful city especially for folks who like the outdoors. Lots of great hiking and other outdoor opportunities. Very hip and funky. Lots and lots of tourists in pretty much all seasons. My D22 is just down the road at Warren Wilson so we have been going to Asheville a bit more this year. I liked UNC-A when we toured there. I like Guilford too. Our niece went there and loved it.
Apply to both and visit some more when you can. They are different enough that I bet one will feel more right.
Would he be interested in UNC-G? We also toured there and I came away favorably impressed. NC A&T has a great rep too.