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At Wild Birds Unlimited, Martha Rollefson helps customers choose feeders, seed and strategies to attract birds.
Business
1 month ago
People at Work: Asheville bird shop worker shares tips for backyard wildlife

Martha Rollefson helps customers choose feeders, seed and strategies to attract birds

Shana McDowell says she never planned a baking career, but 17 years later her shop produces hundreds of cakes every month
People at Work
1 month ago
People at Work: Asheville cake maker says the joy is in the decorating

Shana McDowell says she never planned a baking career, but 17 years later her shop produces hundreds of cakes every month

Business
2 months ago
People at Work: Mornings start before sunrise at Ava’s Donuts

Jennifer Mao helps manage the family-run shop in Asheville’s Biltmore Park Town Square

Brynn Berryman spends her days ay The Tailgait Market surrounded by pets and the people who love them.
Business
2 months ago
People at Work: From corporate retail to community pet shop

Brynn Berryman says working at Tailgait Market lets her connect with customers — and their dogs — every day

Three weeks into his new life in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Jeremy Johnson is still discovering Asheville one trail, waterfall and customer at a time.
Business
2 months ago
People at Work: Jeremy Johnson finds new road, new trails in Asheville

Traveling O’Reilly Auto Parts store employee brings a love of mechanics and life on the move

Maddie Hayler, a senior at UNC Asheville, delivers food and checks on customers at Pizza Mind.
Business
2 months ago
People at Work: Hayler on a path between film reviews and food runs

23-year-old creative writing student prepares for graduation while working the floor at Pizza Mind

Asheville Senior Police Officer Debbie LeCroy and Officer Cora
Business
2 months ago
People (and dogs) at Work: A badge, a leash and a lot of love

Asheville police therapy dog Officer Kora transforms tense moments into opportunities for connection

Buncombe County Crime Scene Investigator Anna Garrett
Business
3 months ago
People at Work: Inside Buncombe County’s crime scene lab

Investigator Anna Garrett describes the science, stress and realities behind forensics

Arts & Culture
3 months ago
People at Work: Tattoo artist builds career from lifelong passion for art

Michael McCarthy has spent 30 years honing his craft, blending creativity with tradition

Amanda Fender has worked at Angels Hair Salon in Weaverville for 14 years and has been doing hair for 21.
Business
3 months ago
People at Work: Weaverville stylist gives back beyond the salon

Amanda Fender helps launch a red-carpet event for people with disabilities while balancing salon work, school and family