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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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See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
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See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
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Culture
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See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
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Culture
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