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Emily Shea-Owen

Senior National Content Editor

Emily is based in Asheville, NC and a is graduate of UNC-Asheville. Before joining 6AM City as a Multi-City Editor in November 2021, she was the copy editor for Asheville Lifestyle and South Charlotte Lifestyle. In her free time, Emily enjoys rock climbing, traveling, exercising, and seeing live music shows.

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Culture
See the winning pumpkin in our SJtoday 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Your votes are in for your favorite pumpkin
October 26, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A jack-o'-lantern with seeds pouring out of its mouth beside a bottle of Samuel Adams beer. Beside it, green pumpkins arranged like a frog wearing a witch's hat.
Culture
CHStoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest winners
We were floored by the creativity of our readers, so it’s our pleasure to hand out our super official pumpkin carving awards in time for the holidays.
October 26, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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WStoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest winner
The winner has been selected from submissions from our readers.
October 26, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A person holds a jack-o'-lantern in their lap, carving out the top of the pumpkin.
Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
See which pumpkins made it to the finals and which one was voted the favorite by INDYtoday readers.
October 26, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
A pumpkin carving with a woman and bats around her
Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Winner: “Be Witched” by Lauren R.
October 25, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A person holds a jack-o'-lantern in their lap, carving out the top of the pumpkin.
Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
And the winner is: “Always Waching” by reader Grey S.
October 24, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
See the winning entry from SACtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Winner: “Oh gourd, a shark!” by Haley W.
October 20, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Fest your eyes on our readers’ favorite pumpkins.
October 19, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Artistically carved and dressed pumpkins
Culture
See the winning pumpkins from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
These reader-submitted pumpkins were gourd-geous
October 19, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A collage of four pumpkins: one that looks stabbed, one unicorn, one glowing with a Jack Skellington expression, and one grinning cat
Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Winner: “Stabby (Get Well Soon)” by Tiff L.
October 19, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A person holds a jack-o'-lantern in their lap, carving out the top of the pumpkin.
Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
The votes are in, check out the winner of the NOOGAtoday Pumpkin Carving Contest.
October 19, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A girl carving a pumpkin.
Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Finalist: Mean Muggin’ by Emily C.
October 19, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A photo of a black cat and an NC State carved pumpkin.
Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Cast your vote on your favorite pumpkin carvings submitted by our readers including NC — the best state in the country, NC State Wolfpack, and construction.
October 18, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Here’s the carved pumpkin winner, submitted by one of our CBUStoday readers.
October 18, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A USC Gamecocks mascot with a pride flag.
Culture
Your preview of the Famously Hot South Carolina Pride Festival
South Carolina Pride Movement’s Pride Week is in full swing, with the Pride Festival kicking off this weekend.
October 18, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Winner: “Lady Liberty” by Phil S.
October 18, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A child's hair flies up from static electricity while touching a metal ball.
Culture
A kid’s perfect day in Kansas City
From breakfast to dinner — we’ve rounded up a day full of kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy.
October 16, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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City
Historic street names in Madison
Madison has 180+ years of history. In this guide, we’re diving into how the city got its street names.
October 12, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
The Street Meat biking group rides Peak to Prosperity is Columbia, SC.
Culture
Get to know community cycling group Street Meat
This Soda City-based group offers an inclusive space for bike riders of all levels to come together and explore bike-friendly streets in the area.
October 12, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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City
South Carolina’s average monthly energy bill is $465
The Palmetto State ranked the No. 29 most energy-expensive state.
October 12, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
An aerial shot of downtown Lexington.
City
Kentucky’s average monthly energy bill is $447
The Bluegrass State ranked the No. 34 most energy-expensive state.
October 9, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
The “Driving of the Spike” Monument in Lexington, KY.
City
“Driving of the Spike” Monument tour kicks off in Lexington
This monument is dedicated to the tens of thousands of workers who built the transcontinental railroad.
October 5, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Diamond and Jewell in Pacific Beach
History
10 communities with historic street names in San Diego
San Diego has centuries of history. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
October 4, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A colorful treehouse structure surrounded by fake trees made out of metal.
Culture
A kid’s perfect day in Chattanooga
From breakfast to dinner — we’ve rounded up a day full of kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy.
October 4, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
WStoday: Halloween pumpkin carving
Culture
Try this: WStoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest
October 3, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Try this: LOUtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest.
October 2, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Try this: NOOGAtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest
September 29, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A field filled with pumpkins in front of a red barn and a sign that says Bob's Corn a& Pumpkin Farm
Culture
Try this: SEAtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest.
September 29, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Four carved pumpkins sit next to each other on a deck,
Culture
Try this: SJtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest
September 29, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Try this: COLAtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest
September 29, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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