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Asheville Regional Airport Celebrates One Year Since The Opening Of The North Concourse  
Asheville Regional Airport Celebrates One Year Since The Opening Of The North Concourse  
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Congressman Chuck Edwards Helps Advance 12 FY27 Appropriations Bill Through Committee 
Congressman Chuck Edwards Helps Advance 12 FY27 Appropriations Bill Through Committee 
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UNC Asheville Announces New Entrance Monument Project 
UNC Asheville Announces New Entrance Monument Project 
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Asheville Fire Department Will Join Annual Carolina Brotherhood Ride This Saturday, Expect Some Traffic Impacts 
Asheville Fire Department Will Join Annual Carolina Brotherhood Ride This Saturday, Expect Some Traffic Impacts 
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On June 27, The Whale Outpost Celebrates Four Years in Haw Creek with Old-Timey Jubilee
On June 27, The Whale Outpost Celebrates Four Years in Haw Creek with Old-Timey Jubilee
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Mission Health Celebrates Graduates from Medical Assistant Program 
Mission Health Celebrates Graduates from Medical Assistant Program 
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UNC Asheville Announces Record Pre-College Program Enrollment 
UNC Asheville Announces Record Pre-College Program Enrollment 
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U.S. Department of Education Begins Title IX Investigation Into Buncombe County Schools For Allowing Men In Girls’ Restrooms   
U.S. Department of Education Begins Title IX Investigation Into Buncombe County Schools For Allowing Men In Girls’ Restrooms   
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Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Honors Asheville-Area Employers For Workplace Safety Excellence  
Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Honors Asheville-Area Employers For Workplace Safety Excellence  
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UNC Asheville And Greensboro Technical Community College Announce Updated Transfer Process
UNC Asheville And Greensboro Technical Community College Announce Updated Transfer Process
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UNC Asheville Joins Global Innovation Program, Spearheaded By Duke University  
UNC Asheville Joins Global Innovation Program, Spearheaded By Duke University  
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Congressman Edwards Announces $172 Million In Latest Round of Helene Recovery Funding  
Congressman Edwards Announces $172 Million In Latest Round of Helene Recovery Funding  
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Buncombe County Reduces Permitting Fees For Helene Recovery  
Buncombe County Reduces Permitting Fees For Helene Recovery  
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Congressman Chuck Edwards Helps Advance FY27 Agriculture Appropriations Bill 
Congressman Chuck Edwards Helps Advance FY27 Agriculture Appropriations Bill 
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National Cancer Institute Awards Grant To UNC Asheville Professor For the First Time
National Cancer Institute Awards Grant To UNC Asheville Professor For the First Time
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Buncombe County Passes New Budget That Increases Property Taxes  
Buncombe County Passes New Budget That Increases Property Taxes  
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Federal Grant Program Administered By Asheville Announces To Help Small Business Recover
Federal Grant Program Administered By Asheville Announces To Help Small Business Recover
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UNC Asheville Appoints Dr. Tim Channell As Inaugural Dean of College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
UNC Asheville Appoints Dr. Tim Channell As Inaugural Dean of College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
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New Rental Car Counter Opens At Asheville Regional Airport As Renovations Continue  
New Rental Car Counter Opens At Asheville Regional Airport As Renovations Continue  
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City of Asheville Looks For Feedback On Draft Transit Plan 
City of Asheville Looks For Feedback On Draft Transit Plan 
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UNC Asheville Foundation Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors  
UNC Asheville Foundation Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors  
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Mission Hospital Announces Increased Investment In Staff Raises 
Mission Hospital Announces Increased Investment In Staff Raises 
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UNC Asheville To Conduct Quarterly Test of Emergency Messaging System 
UNC Asheville To Conduct Quarterly Test of Emergency Messaging System 
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Deadline Extended For USDA Block Grants For Ag and Timber Loss Related To Helene 
Deadline Extended For USDA Block Grants For Ag and Timber Loss Related To Helene 
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Lake Lure Set To Reopen Memorial Day Weekend To Kick Off Summer 2026 
Lake Lure Set To Reopen Memorial Day Weekend To Kick Off Summer 2026 
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Fisherman Group Asks For Volunteers To Plant Trees On May 18th In Marion 
Fisherman Group Asks For Volunteers To Plant Trees On May 18th In Marion 
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Asheville Parks Highlights Summer Activities 
Asheville Parks Highlights Summer Activities 

Pack Square Park’s popular free splash pad, Splasheville, is set to open in early May.

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Buncombe County Taps New Leader For Intergovernmental Affairs Department
Buncombe County Taps New Leader For Intergovernmental Affairs Department

Josh Hallingse brings nearly 20 years of economic development experience to the role 

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UNC Asheville Set For Two Graduation Ceremonies This Saturday 
UNC Asheville Set For Two Graduation Ceremonies This Saturday 

UNC Asheville says that over 400 students are part of the graduating class of 2026. This class of graduates is composed of 86 percent in-state students and 14 percent out-of-state students.

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City of Asheville Launches New Website For ART Passengers
City of Asheville Launches New Website For ART Passengers

New digital features allow passengers to plan their whole trip

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