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Overheard in Asheville: SECU coming to Smokey Park

Along with rumors of a Target or Super Target going in next to the Lowes Home Improvement on Smokey Park Highway, we've been hearing whisperings of a new State Employees Credit Union Branch being built in that location as well. One staff writer wanted to find out more, and sent an inquiry to SECU about the potential new branch. This is what we learned:

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Asheville Humane Society ASPCA Mega Match-a-thon

Asheville Humane Society today announced that they are one of 33 animal rescue organizations receiving grant funding to participate in the 2014 ASPCA Mega Match-a-thon event, presented by Subaru, which will take place October 17-18. The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is granting a total of $220,000 to support large-scale adoption events held simultaneously nationwide in an effort to save more lives of shelter animals.

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Digfest 2014 Photos: Part One

Digfest - the Downtown Independent Groove festival - has come and gone. Are you pining for more local music already? Wanting to relive the great memories? Check out the photos we grabbed from the event, and pine away. If you missed the festival this year, keep your eyes peeled for the 2015 festival. Be sure and support these local bands and check out them out during their next show. 

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Overheard in Asheville: Super Target on Smokey Park Highway

There has been construction happening next to the Lowes Home Improvement on Smokey Park, leading people to wonder what exactly will be filling in the now leveled land. Rumors have been flying, with residents guessing everything from a Wal-Mart, Golden Corral, or a two story Ingles complete with gas station. Many individuals have voiced their yearning and speculation that a Target would go in that spot. This staff writer decided to attempt to squelch at least one myth about what could be going there, and contacted the source directly. Here is what was found:

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