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10+ elementary, middle, and high schools in Asheville
From Montford to South Asheville, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the elementary, middle, and high schools.
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Spread the local love with AVLtoday’s Best
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Take a seat for Park Bench Chats
Hosted by Asheville Parks and Recreation, these casual chats with Director D. Tyrell McGirt are a way to keep the Recreate Asheville conversation going.
July 18, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Share your vision for the Downtown Asheville BID
The City of Asheville is collecting feedback to inform the Request for Proposals and the shape that the future Downtown Asheville BID will take.
July 16, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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The award-winning program reducing Buncombe County’s carbon footprint
With its three most recent solar panel projects, Appalachian Offsets is reducing 365 tons of carbon dioxide per year.
July 9, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Learn and connect at the Buncombe County Leading with Race Summit
The event, which is part of the county’s Racial Equity Action Plan, will engage the community and dedicate a new historical plaque marker.
July 8, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Asheville Parks and Recreation releases the Recreate Asheville draft plan
Now, more than a year after the initiative was launched, community feedback on the Recreate Asheville plan is needed one last time.
June 28, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Follow the firework laws this Fourth of July
If you’re hosting your own holiday this year, make sure your celebration stays safe and legal.
June 26, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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North Carolina establishes NC Music Office
The NC music office will increase awareness of NC’s rich music history + current music scene and will be housed under the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
June 25, 2024
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Allie Remhof
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New program supports food and beverage workers with mental health resources
Co-owner of Bear’s Smokehouse Cheryl Antoncic started the Linked4Life Foundation in Connecticut — and now, it’s launching in Asheville.
June 21, 2024
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Grace Powers
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