Carrie Everett, Miss North Carolina 2024. Ms. Carrie Everett, representing as Miss Johnston County, took the pageant by storm. “It is easy to see how the judges fell in love …
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Former President Donald Trump has been released from the hospital after surviving an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania. During the event, gunshots were fired, hitting Trump’s ear, prompting…
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Higher temperatures can often lead to an increase in energy use, which may result in a higher than usual bill. Duke Energy offers money-saving programs, tips and guidance to help…
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Biden-Harris 2024 Campaign Chair Jen O’Malley Dillon spoke with political correspondent John Heilemann on his podcast, Impolitic, about the upcoming presidential debate and why Joe Biden is going to win…
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Crystal Cauley Crystal Cauley has been an advocate and friend to many in our community. Crystal, a Black community leader and activist in Hendersonville, passed on June 16, 2024 at…
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Andrew Shannon’s career has focused on creating activities, education, and opportunities for youth, as well as building and strengthening underserved and overlooked communities. In mid-April the YMI Cultural Center—originally the…
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100 Years and Still Stepping: the Mighty Bears of Stephens-Lee High School. Freddie Waters and Millus (Buddy) Turman, class of ’63. Stephens-Lee High School alumni, class of ’57. Stephens-Lee alumni,…
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Gloria Howard Free Photo: Renato Rotolo Educator and Activist Gloria Howard Free Asheville native Gloria Howard Free was educated in the local schools, and then went on to obtain a…
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Juneteenth is a day to celebrate the end of slavery and the progress that has been made in the fight for equality. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville…
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Melvin AC Howell Melvin AC Howell, an Asheville-based choreographer, performer, and educator, understands the barriers many face when approaching dance. “In Asheville, accessible classes for adults or teens who age…