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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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NOOGAtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 7, 2024
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NASHtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 7, 2024
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LOUtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 7, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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GVLtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 6, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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LEXtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 6, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Louisville sports teams explained
From the Louisville Cardinals to Racing Louisville, we’re sharing all details of Derby City’s sports teams.
November 1, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Seasonal
The best 2024 holiday gifts: 66 gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
October 30, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Culture
RALtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
October 29, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Culture
INDYtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
October 25, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Hit the Road: a foodie foray to Walla Walla, WA
From bike tours to cheese + wine tastings, Walla Walla has something for every traveler’s palate.
October 22, 2024
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Sports
The ultimate guide to sports teams in Greenville, SC
From the Drive to the Triumph, we’re sharing all details of Greenville’s sports teams.
October 10, 2024
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The Buy
Now entering festive season: Shop Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days for everything you need
This is everything we’re shopping for to get ready for seasonal gatherings, cozy evenings, and holiday happenings.
October 8, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Education
25+ elementary, middle, and high schools in Columbia
We’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the elementary, middle, and high schools in Columbia so you can make the best decision for your family.
September 30, 2024
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Food
Meet Offline, Columbus’ restaurant discovery app
Join San Antonio’s premier restaurant club and get money off the tab at locally owned restaurants.
August 29, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Food
Dining out just got (even) better: Offline is a premier restaurant club in Tampa, FL
Looking for new, locally owned restaurants to try? We’ve found an app for that.
August 29, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Food
Meet Offline, Indy’s restaurant discovery app
Join Indy’s premier restaurant club and get money off the tab at locally owned restaurants.
August 29, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Food
Dining out just got (even) better: Offline is a premier restaurant club in Raleigh
Looking for new, locally owned restaurants to try? We’ve found an app for that.
August 29, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Food
Dining out just got (even) better: Offline is a premier restaurant club in Charlotte
Looking for new, locally owned restaurants to try? We’ve found an app for that.
August 29, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Food
Meet Offline, Austin’s restaurant discovery app
Join Austin’s premier restaurant club and get money off the tab at locally owned restaurants.
August 29, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Food
Meet Offline, San Antonio’s restaurant discovery app
Join San Antonio’s premier restaurant club and get money off the tab at locally owned restaurants.
August 29, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Food
Dining out just got (even) better: Offline is a premier restaurant club in Nashville
Looking for new, locally owned restaurants to try? We’ve found an app for that.
August 29, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Head outside with a guide to Asheville’s parks
We’re highlighting the 25 best parks that Asheville has to offer — complete with dog parks, sports facilities, and nature trails.
August 28, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Education
39 elementary, middle, and high schools in Portland
From Hillsdale to Parkrose, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the elementary, middle, and high schools in Portland.
August 26, 2024
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City
By the numbers: Dissecting Wake County’s 2023 visitation figures
Wake County experienced a record-breaking 2023, welcoming 18.5 million visitors who spent $3.2 billion.
August 22, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
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Food
Cotton candy bacon and drowning taquitos — chow down on the 2024 Big Tex Choice Award finalists
We can’t wait to try the ten finalist dishes of the State Fair of Texas’ 2024 Big Tex Choice Awards.
August 7, 2024
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Food
It’s finally here: The 2024 Big Tex Choice Awards finalists
Finalists will compete for an braggadocious rights and a spot in the exclusive club of fried food creations.
August 7, 2024
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20 school districts in Tarrant County
From Fort Worth to Godley, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the school districts around Fort Worth.
August 7, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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City
How to watch the Perseid meteor shower in Charleston
Here’s where and when to see the shower around the Holy City
August 6, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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City
Four community gardens in San Antonio
Bring out the gloves and wide-brimmed hat for a dirt-filled adventure.
August 5, 2024
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City
20+ elementary, middle, and high schools in Charleston
From Mount Pleasant to North Charleston, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the elementary, middle, and high schools in Charleston.
August 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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