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The Joys of Asheville Regional Airport’s TSA Checkpoint

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Shannon Ballard

When you think of the things that make Asheville special, what comes to mind?

Breweries?

Restaurants?

The French Broad River?

What about the TSA checkpoint at the Asheville Regional Airport? You won’t believe why it made quite the impression on Kipper.

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