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M. B. Haynes Teacher of the Month May 2024

Congrats to Ashley Leatherwood at Clyde Elementary School, our M.B. Haynes Teacher of the Month! The Morning Mix with Melanie…

May Teacher of the Month

Congrats to Mrs. B at North Windy Ridge Intermediate, our M.B. Haynes Teacher of the Month!

Asheville Area Focus – Irene Wortham Center

Matt Henry from Irene Wortham Center came into the Mix 96.5 studio to tell us all about the great work they are doing in our community on Asheville Area Focus.

Asheville Area Focus – YWCA of Asheville

Dianna Sierra, CEO and Shannon Cornelius, Director of Health and Wellness joined Melanie & Michael in the Mix 96.5 studio to talk all things YWCA on Asheville Area Focus.

Asheville Area Focus – UMOJA Michael Hayes

The Morning Mix with Melanie & Michael talk with Executive Director Michael Hayes from UMOJA about their programs and the people they serve here in Asheville on Asheville Area Focus.

Melanie & Crystal’s Hot Mess Momcast

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December Teacher of the Month

Congrats to Ms. Barnwell, the Mix 96.5 and MB Haynes Teacher of the Month!

October Teacher of the Month

Congrats to Mr. Halpin, the Mix 96.5 and MB Haynes teacher of the month!

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