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    Author:   Hannah Massen

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    Asheville and Buncombe County seek breastfeeding-friendly designatio­n

    Posted on August 1, 2019July 31, 2019 by Hannah Massen

    Local elected officials say they want Asheville and Buncombe County to be considered a breastfeeding-friendly community to boost lifelong health for residents, but does that intention line up with today’s reality for nursing moms?

    7.8 K views6Community NewsLivingLocal GovernmentWellness

    Buncombe County faces a lack of affordable­, accessible child care

    Posted on June 30, 2019June 21, 2019 by Hannah Massen

    While more than 1,500 Buncombe children received care through state-funded vouchers that reduce the costs for working parents, hundreds remain on the waiting list for assistance.

    6.0 K views6BusinessCommunity NewsEducationNews

    Body positivity gains traction in Asheville

    Posted on June 23, 2019June 24, 2019 by Hannah Massen

    Body type preferences have fluctuated over the last 100 years, but activists in Asheville are encouraging women to be their own icons.

    4.9 K views3LivingWellness
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