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The funding, known as the Helene Recovery Recycling Infrastructure (HRRI) grant program, will support 16 projects across western North Carolina.
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Pope Leo's Black family roots inspired journalist Susan Saulny to research her Creole great-uncle who moved to Chicago, became white and didn't return. She describes her journey to reunite her family.
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A look at the results from Tuesday's primaries, acting AG says Justice Department is scrapping controversial "anti-weaponization" fund, housing official named acting national intelligence director.
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The latest death occurs during “enhanced” federal safety monitoring following 4th immediate jeopardy citation since 2021. -
What you need to know from the May 19 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting.
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As the federal government halts plans to address climate change, states, cities, regions, and even neighborhoods are trying to fill the gap, by cutting climate pollution and adapting to extreme weather. BPR is dedicating a week to stories about how our community is moving are moving forward on climate solutions despite political headwinds. -
Asheville is pursuing several costly infrastructure upgrades, including a new water mainline at North Fork Reservoir and two pre-treatment plants. -
City of Asheville and Buncombe County resolutions have called for him to visit the region and meet with officials.
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Gov. Josh Stein and Lake Lure Mayor Carol Pritchett joined local, state and federal officials to announce the long-awaited reopening of the lake, 20 months after Hurricane Helene struck Western North Carolina.
