Local News

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Code Purple Called for Tuesday, March 19th

Code Purple is a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe County shelters and other organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter to people experiencing homelessness during extremely cold weather.

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Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

Most farmers markets around the region have opening dates starting in April and May, but Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project will have a rundown of times and locations for local markets within the coming weeks.

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March Proclaimed as Students@Work Month

Throughout the month, businesses across the state will help 25,000 students learn first-hand about jobs and industries in their local communities and across North Carolina.

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Mulch Giveaway Program to Begin on March 28th

For the first time this year, the initial two weeks of the giveaway will be exclusively for City residents. Please have your ID ready for verification upon arrival.