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Asheville equity advocates resign as city’s racial justice reckoning continues
Jason Sandford October 1, 2020

The CEO of the YWCA of Asheville has quit, becoming the second Black woman in a month to leave a high-profile job with a mission of improving racial equity in the city.

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Asheville’s Manna FoodBank CEO: Food donation chain in near gridlock
May 8, 2020

For Manna FoodBank in Asheville, the pandemic has The pandemic has amplified the scope of the poverty and hunger it sees in Western North Carolina like nothing before.

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Pandemic speeds action on criminal justice reforms in Asheville
Sally Kestin May 4, 2020

One of the biggest immediate impacts has been the release of about 200 people from the Buncombe County jail, a long-sought after goal by some local officials who want to convert the county jail from ...

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Campaign season and COVID-19 in Western North Carolina: Political candidates are staying home, too
Jason Sandford April 27, 2020

Social media outlets and virtual town halls meetings have become critical communication tools for candidates navigating the 2020 election season.

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Scared of Losing Everything: Asheville chef Katie Button on surviving the coronavirus crisis
Jason Sandford April 22, 2020

Spending too much time thinking about the worst case scenario can become crippling, says Button, who adds that she's just doing her best to react and adjust day by day.

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The Long Road Back: A post-pandemic Asheville faces daunting return
Jason Sandford April 20, 2020

From budding artists to the tapas bars, here are predictions for how the pillars of Asheville’s once-thriving economy could fare.

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