The Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Asheville & Buncombe: Candlelight Service
Soft candlelight and reflective readings honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at a community remembrance and interfaith service, with 2026 awardees recognized for outstanding service.
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