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Asheville Regional Airport Receives Federal Grants To Support Improvements
Asheville Regional Airport Receives Federal Grants To Support Improvements

Asheville Airport awarded grant to fund improvements

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National Park Service Names Ashley Pipkin As Next Superintendent Of Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Park Service Names Ashley Pipkin As Next Superintendent Of Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

The National Park Service has selected Ashley Pipkin to serve as the next superintendent of Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. Pipkin will begin her new role June 24.

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UNC Asheville Announces Bruce W. Barker Vice Chancellor For Budget And Chief Operating Officer 
UNC Asheville Announces Bruce W. Barker Vice Chancellor For Budget And Chief Operating Officer 

This week, the University of North Carolina Sehveille announced the appointment of Bruce W. Barker as the University’s next Vice chancellor for Budget and Finance and Chief Operation Officer. Barker previously served as the Director of Business Operation and Chief Procurement Officer since 2019. Barker will succeed Josh Lassiter, who has served in the role on an interim basis since the retirement of CFO Paul Forter. 

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Congressman Chuck Edwards Announces $170 Million Approved For Additional Helene Funding  
Congressman Chuck Edwards Announces $170 Million Approved For Additional Helene Funding  

Helene Funding for projects across Western North Carolina

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Mission Health Launches Hiring Campaign: 50 Techs in 50 Days 
Mission Health Launches Hiring Campaign: 50 Techs in 50 Days 

This week, Mission Health launched a “50 Techs in 50 Days” campaign with the goal of hiring 50 professionals for critical rules including imaging, sterile processing, respiratory therapy, surgical technology, and pharmacy. This campaign follows its successful “90 Nurses in 90 Days” recruitment campaign. 

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What “Patient Group” Put on Asheville's "Community Vigil"?
What “Patient Group” Put on Asheville's "Community Vigil"?

Detailed about a far-left dark money group popping up in Western North Carolina.

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Details On July Fourth Celebration In Asheville On The South Slope
Details On July Fourth Celebration In Asheville On The South Slope

Details for July Fourth celebration in Asheville for 2026

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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  

Asheville airport welcomes more travellers

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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 

Congressman Edwards delivers relief for western North Carolina

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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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