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April is National Volunteer Month
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Representatives from the winning nonprofits on state accepting large grant checks at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce's 125th anniversary event.
Nonprofits
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce awards $130,000 in grants to local nonprofits
The Chamber celebrated its 125th anniversary by gifting grants to 13 Asheville area nonprofits.
September 29, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Project Aspire has been approved for downtown
The 10.5-acre development includes five new buildings and requires the demolition of the existing YMCA and State Employees’ Credit Union buildings.
September 28, 2023
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Making a plan for Asheville parks
The City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department is beginning to build its Recreate Asheville plan for the local green spaces.
September 26, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Festivals
Connect with your community at the Festival of Neighborhoods
Meet your neighbors across the city during a day of festive fun and education.
September 26, 2023
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Government
$30 billion NC budget prioritizes highways, children, tax cuts
The NC budget outlines funding for state-backed projects, including colleges, infrastructure, and other important aspects of NC’s government.
September 25, 2023
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Grace Powers
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City
The Community Reparations Commission is looking for your feedback
During the Community Reparations Summit, the Commission will seek locals’ input on its draft recommendations.
September 22, 2023
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Business
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates 125 years in service to local business
The milestone anniversary will be marked with a celebration of the Chamber’s history and its connections in the community.
September 18, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Elections
Voter Registration Day in Buncombe County
Get the scoop on when, where, and how to register to vote in Buncombe County.
September 17, 2023
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Asheville Habitat for Humanity volunteers working on construction of a house.
Volunteer
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity and MANNA FoodBank are trading places for a day
The service swap celebrates four decades of work for both organizations.
September 17, 2023
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Grace Powers
Woman with walking support cane and Physical Therapist walking together past Western Carolina University's College of Health and Human Sciences building.
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Tearjerker alert: How one local is positively impacting NC lives through physical therapy
Meet Preston Ellington, a first-year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Western Carolina University’s College of Health and Human Sciences.
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