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People at Work

Asheville Senior Police Officer Debbie LeCroy and Officer Cora
Business
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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

Lily Korpella leads intake at Asheville Humane Thrift Store while pursuing her love of nature, family, and scuba diving
Business
10 months ago
People at Work: Asheville woman balances work and adventure

Lily Korpella leads intake at Asheville Humane Thrift Store while pursuing her love of nature, family and scuba diving

Sparky’s Toys & Gifts Miles Madonna spends the day surrounded by books, board games, puzzles and hands-on toys – an intentionally unplugged counterpoint to a childhood increasingly shaped by screens and subscriptions.
Arts & Culture
10 months ago
People at Work: Miles Madonna powers down in a plugged-in world

The Sparky’s Toys & Gifts guru embraces books, games and ownership over screens

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