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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Madison County in week ending Aug. 24

By Asheville Reporter | Aug 31, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Buncombe County in week ending Aug. 17

By Asheville Reporter | Aug 31, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Buncombe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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City urges safety as Memorial Stadium project nears completion

By Asheville Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

In the coming days, the contractor working at Memorial Stadium will be pouring a rubberized top layer on the track, which will require up to six weeks to fully cure. Use of the track while the rubber finish is curing will cause considerable damage and delay the overall project.

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Asheville provides updates on major city projects

By Asheville Reporter | Aug 29, 2024

The City of Asheville believes part of being a good partner with the community is keeping residents informed about various projects in and around the city. To this end, the city has created “The Progress Report” to share updates on ongoing projects.

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Asheville revitalizes historic riverfront parks

By Asheville Reporter | Aug 29, 2024

In the aftermath of the devastating Flood of 1916, Asheville’s riverfront faced a decades-long period of neglect. However, a determined community effort would eventually transform this once-forgotten area into a vibrant hub of recreation, social activity, and economic growth with French Broad River Park serving as a major stimulus for the city’s river renaissance.

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Asheville City Council donates used tech to bridge digital divide

By Asheville Reporter | Aug 28, 2024

At their meeting on August 27, Asheville City Council adopted a resolution to donate used cell phones and computers to Land of Sky Regional Council. This donated technology will support Land of Sky’s program to shrink the digital divide in the region by increasing access to devices while efficiently disposing of surplus laptops and cell phones. Census data from 2021 shows that over 10% of the population in Buncombe County has no access to devices. Up to 250 laptops and 250 cell phones will be donated.

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Asheville adopts decade-long vision plan for parks

By Asheville Reporter | Aug 28, 2024

At its August 27 meeting, Asheville City Council adopted Recreate Asheville: Shaping Our City’s Parks, a 10-year vision plan built by community members to guide the City of Asheville’s parks and recreation decisions. This plan identifies which recreation spaces need the most work, which projects will be most beneficial, and strategies to keep the Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) system in great shape for the community.

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Asheville leaders join groundbreaking ceremony for McCormick Field renovation

By Asheville Reporter | Aug 28, 2024

City of Asheville leaders, city staff, and partners joined the Asheville Tourists organization in breaking ground on a new chapter for the team and baseball in Asheville.

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How did Haywood County senior students perform on Reading portion of the ACT in 2022-23 school year?

By Asheville Reporter | Aug 28, 2024

Haywood County district registered 181 12th-graders as prepared for college in the 2022-23, based on their Reading performance on the ACT.

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Sustainability Department reveals findings from sustainability rebates survey

By Asheville Reporter | Aug 27, 2024

The Sustainability Department has shared the results of its recent sustainability building rebates survey. The survey garnered 34 responses, revealing that 65% of respondents are not currently participating in the rebate program, primarily due to a lack of awareness about its existence.

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City Hall announces closures for Labor Day

By Asheville Reporter | Aug 27, 2024

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, Asheville City Hall offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Buncombe County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Asheville Reporter | Aug 27, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Buncombe County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Asheville Parks & Recreation highlights contributions by Jimmy Oliver

By Asheville Reporter | Aug 26, 2024

APR Innovators is an Asheville Parks & Recreation series highlighting team members who contribute significantly to the community through their knowledge, connections, and insight. This series aims to showcase efforts in creating a better city through high-quality recreation programs and safe parks.

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Lane closures with detour on Patton Avenue starting August 27

By Asheville Reporter | Aug 26, 2024

Beginning Tuesday, August 27, a three-lane closure on Patton Avenue will be initiated to allow stormwater crews to safely proceed with construction for the Carter-Ann-Patton Project. The closure will be in effect 24 hours a day for approximately four weeks while work takes place.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Haywood County in week ending Aug. 17

By Asheville Reporter | Aug 26, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Haywood County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Buncombe County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Asheville Reporter | Aug 25, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Buncombe County was found at eight gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Asheville Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By Asheville Reporter | Aug 25, 2024

These former Asheville Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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Asheville Reporter area weekly mass times

By Asheville Reporter | Aug 24, 2024

The following parishes in the Asheville Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Madison County registered 47 12th-graders ready for college based on English performance on 2022-23 ACT

By Asheville Reporter | Aug 24, 2024

Madison County district registered 47 12th-graders as prepared for college in the 2022-23, based on their English performance on the ACT.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Buncombe County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 17

By Asheville Reporter | Aug 24, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Buncombe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.