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Orchestra Cut Sparks Community Outcry | Asheville News
Asheville City Schools just axed the middle school orchestra — citing low enrollment — but the community’s reaction was anything but silent. Board members shared heartfelt stories: one recalled how the teacher visited his hospitalized son, another spoke of his presence at her son’s funeral. This isn’t just about music; it’s about loss and the human cost of budget cuts. Meanwhile, Asheville’s buzzing with local news: a beloved restaurant’s return, a new pizzeria opening, and MANNA landing crucial funding. And politically, Jennifer Balkcom is gearing up for another race this fall — all while…
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