A large section of the A.T. was closed for salvage logging after Helene tore it up. Trail workers say it still needs monitoring and trail maintenance.
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In a new report, former Interlochen students detail some 70 allegations of sexual abuse by nearly 50 adults employed or affiliated with the school. One of the former students tells his story to NPR.
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When Alaska Airlines wanted to optimize its operations, it turned to a small startup called Air Space Intelligence. Now the FAA has hired the company for a major reboot of the entire U.S. airspace.
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New data shows that trauma, loss of housing, and interruption to opioid treatment services all have lasting tragic impacts.
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What you need to know from the July 28 Asheville City Council meeting
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“HCA threw every argument against the wall to try to get this case thrown out, but they didn’t stick,” North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson said in a statement.
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What you need to know from the July 21 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting
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The GOP Senate nominee described himself as “a conservative champion” and criticized his Democratic opponent, Roy Cooper, at length.
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Henderson County has confirmed more cyclosporiasis cases this month than it typically sees in a year. Buncombe County is also reporting cases as counts rise statewide.