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Observers watching federal immigration enforcement in Maine who were told by agents they were "domestic terrorists" and would be added to a "database" or "watchlist" are now part of a new federal class action lawsuit.
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Forecasters called travel conditions "extremely treacherous" and "nearly impossible" in areas hit hardest by the storm, and air and train traffic is at a standstill in many parts of the region.
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UNC Asheville Chancellor Kimberly van Noort spoke with BPR’s Jose Sandoval about how the millennial campus properties can improve not just student life on campus, but benefit the Asheville community at large. -
Winding Stairs Alpha Fire is 90% contained; the Forest Service is asking for people to send photos from Highway 64 Monday morning. -
For many in the former papermill town, the moratorium is an opportunity to think through a community-centered vision for the future. -
Planned projects and potential bond issues could more than triple the county’s general fund spending on infrastructure by early 2030s. -
15 city council candidates made appeals to voters at Wednesday’s candidate forum mostly focusing on transit, affordable housing and safer streets. -
What you need to know from the Feb. 3 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting.
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