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Adopt a Tree with Asheville GreenWorks’ Eco Initiative
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Asheville GreenWorks is organizing its 2023 Fall Tree Adoption event on October 29, where locals can pick up a native tree to plant in their yards to support native pollinators and help protect the area from heat, air pollution, erosion, and wind. Registration is required for the event, where participants provide their Buncombe County…
Creating an Ideal Asheville Parks Plan: A New Vision for Recreation
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The City of Asheville has approved funding for a comprehensive parks and recreation plan known as…
Google Funds Tech Training for Apprentices at Community Colleges
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Google is investing $2 million into apprenticeship programs in the Carolinas through a grant to Urban…
NC Budget Boosts Teacher Pay, Expands Voucher Program
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The $30 billion North Carolina state budget has passed, including minimum raises for teachers and increased funding for private school vouchers. The Opportunity Scholarship program, or private school vouchers, has tripled in funding and ends income restrictions for any family receiving a discount to attend private school. State employees,…
Recognizing NC’s ‘Human Computers’ with Raleigh Historical…
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North Carolina recognized a group of trailblazing women, known as 'human computers', for their…
Share Your Insights at Asheville Reparations Summit
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Asheville’s Community Reparations Commission is seeking community input on its recommendations for…
HeyTonyTV’s Success: Tony Neville’s Influencer Journey on Social Media
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The article discusses the influence and success of social media influencers, using the example of Tony Neville, also known as "HeyTonyTV". The influencer market is rapidly growing and is currently valued at over $5 billion with an estimated 50 million influencers globally. The Better Business Bureau advises that authenticity is key to…
Starbucks Scandal: Man Faces Charges for Concealing Cameras in Restrooms
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William Mcalpin Aycock IV has been charged with felony secret peeping. This follows the discovery of…
Boost Asheville’s Negroni Week with a Sip
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The Negroni cocktail, composed of gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari, is celebrated with a dedicated week…
NC Mountain State Fair Ends Strong Despite Lower Attendance
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The NC Mountain State Fair concluded after a 10-day run with a total attendance of 147,278, a decrease from the previous year's 159,575. Despite the dip in attendance, the fair had a strong finish with revenue from rides recording a new high each night. The fair also featured various initiatives for charity and community support, including…