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News from May 2024

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Buncombe County in week ending May 25?

By Asheville Reporter | May 31, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Buncombe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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19.5% of Buncombe County students on collegiate teams in 2022

By Asheville Reporter | May 31, 2024

Buncombe County universities had 19.5% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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How many Madison County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022?

By Asheville Reporter | May 30, 2024

Madison County's only university had 52.4% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Buncombe County in week ending May 18

By Asheville Reporter | May 30, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Buncombe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Asheville Reporter area weekly mass times

By Asheville Reporter | May 30, 2024

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

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3.5% of Haywood County residents considered unemployed in 2021

By Asheville Reporter | May 30, 2024

The unemployment rate in Haywood County hit 3.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Asheville departments collaborate to tackle graffiti vandalism

By Asheville Reporter | May 30, 2024

Keeping streets clean and safe requires community effort and interdepartmental coordination. Graffiti tagging, more than a nuisance, impacts buildings and residents while being classified as vandalism, draining taxpayer funds for cleanup.

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Nick Parham, former T.c. Roberson High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Asheville Reporter | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number one seed.

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Stephens-Lee High School celebrates centennial reunion

By Asheville Reporter | May 29, 2024

Stephens-Lee Alumni Association’s biennial reunions offer a chance to reminisce about days in the “Castle on the Hill” with former schoolmates. This year’s celebration marks 100 years since the first class graduated from a school that became well known across the southeast for its excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. The final graduation took place in 1965, but the school’s legacy continues as its gym was converted to a community center in the 1970s.

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Asheville invests first funds from $3M Mellon Grant into historic Black business district

By Asheville Reporter | May 29, 2024

On May 28, Asheville City Council authorized $180,000 to fund a contract for community facilitation, engagement, and project support services for the "Boosting the Block" Project. This initiative is one of three projects funded by the Mellon Foundation to implement components of the Pack Square Plaza Vision Plan. The Block is Asheville’s historic Black business district and multicultural hub that serves as a geographic and cultural connection between downtown and the East End Valley Street Neighborhood.

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Asheville City Council meeting on June 11 moved to new venue

By Asheville Reporter | May 29, 2024

The City of Asheville has announced a change of venue for the upcoming City Council meeting scheduled for June 11, 2024. The meeting will now take place at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Banquet Hall, maintaining the regular start time of 5:00 p.m.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Buncombe County in week ending May 25

By Asheville Reporter | May 28, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Buncombe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Pack Square Park renovations prompt temporary closures

By Asheville Reporter | May 28, 2024

Asheville Parks & Recreation has announced an upcoming project aimed at addressing a common challenge faced by festival and event organizers in Pack Square Park’s Roger McGuire Green. The current “cool season” grass will be replaced with “warm season” hybrid bermudagrass, which is better suited for the spring, summer, and fall months when most events occur.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Buncombe County in week ending May 25?

By Asheville Reporter | May 27, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Buncombe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Asheville Parks & Recreation innovator highlights contributions of Andy Guzy

By Asheville Reporter | May 27, 2024

Andy Guzy, a coordinator focused on graphic design and marketing, joined the Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) team in 2021. In an interview as part of the APR Innovators series, Guzy shared insights into his contributions and experiences within the department.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Haywood County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 25

By Asheville Reporter | May 26, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Haywood County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Historic Resources Commission announces 2024 award recipients

By Asheville Reporter | May 24, 2024

The Historic Resources Commission (HRC) has presented the 2024 Historic Resources Champion awards to two notable recipients for their contributions to preserving the history and historic resources of Asheville and Buncombe County. The awards were announced on Thursday, May 23.

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Asheville announces city council meeting for May 28 with remote participation options

By Asheville Reporter | May 24, 2024

The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28. It will take place in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, located at 70 Court Plaza.

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City of Asheville announces June dates for homelessness learning series

By Asheville Reporter | May 23, 2024

The Homelessness Division of the City of Asheville Community and Economic Development Department is inviting the public to participate in its monthly learning series focused on homelessness in the community.

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City officials discuss business inclusion efforts on local radio show

By Asheville Reporter | May 23, 2024

The City of Asheville's bi-monthly radio show, "What’s Up AVL!", provides an in-depth look at various city departments and their ongoing projects. In the latest episode, host Sam Parada interviews Minority Business Program Manager Marcus Kirkman and Economic Development Specialist Charlie Savage. The discussion focuses on the goals and programs of the Business Inclusion Office and community opportunities fostered by the Economic Development Team.