After 51 years, Asheville gives Maggie Burleson a standing ovation

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Maggie Burleson didn’t want anyone making a big fuss over her retirement.

After 51 years with the city of Asheville, that was a tough request to honor.

Former mayors, city leaders and longtime colleagues gathered at City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 27, to say goodbye to Burleson, who has been part of Asheville government since 1975…

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