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Lunar New Year prayers, robots and festivities usher in the Year of the Horse
Traditional prayers, fireworks and fairs marked the Lunar New Year on Tuesday — alongside 21st-century humanoid robots. The activities ushered in the Year of the Horse, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, succeeding the Year of the Snake.
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84
The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.
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5th annual Prom Dress Exchange offers free formal wear to kids in need
Anyone who has attended a high school prom can tell you that the dance can get expensive. Between tuxes, dresses, hair, makeup, tickets, dinner and more, showing out for high school's big night can be overwhelming. The Prom Dress Exchange is here to help.
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‘ICE OUT’: T.C. Roberson High students walk out in ICE protest
Dozens of T.C. Roberson High School students took to Long Shoals Road today to protest ICE, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
5 hours ago in Local, Outdoors
Near-record heat possible Friday in Asheville area
Rain likely late week, with colder temperatures and wintry mix this weekend
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Democrats lead early voting turnout in Buncombe County primary
More than 4,300 ballots cast; South Buncombe and Weaverville sites see highest turnout
8 hours ago in Local, Politics
Today is last day to request absentee ballot for March primary
Buncombe County Election Services reminds voters of 5 p.m. cutoff
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It’s 5 o’clock somewhere in Asheville: Where to celebrate National Margarita Day
Several Asheville area bars, restaurants and breweries are busting out their best Hawaiian shirts and favorite Jimmy Buffett tunes for National Margarita Day, Sunday, Feb. 22.
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Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to launch ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ US tour next month
The rock icon and the E Street Band announced Tuesday the launch of their "Land of Hope and Dreams" American tour starting March 31 in Minneapolis, kicking off a 20-date run that blends arena rock with a message centered on democracy, freedom and what Springsteen calls the defense of the American ideal.
2 hours ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town
5th annual Prom Dress Exchange offers free formal wear to kids in need
Anyone who has attended a high school prom can tell you that the dance can get expensive. Between tuxes, dresses, hair, makeup, tickets, dinner and more, showing out for high school's big night can be overwhelming. The Prom Dress Exchange is here to help.
7 hours ago in Lifestyle
How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too
Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.
9 hours ago in Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere in Asheville: Where to celebrate National Margarita Day
Several Asheville area bars, restaurants and breweries are busting out their best Hawaiian shirts and favorite Jimmy Buffett tunes for National Margarita Day, Sunday, Feb. 22.
