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Voters in Buncombe and Henderson counties are deciding whether to raise their property taxes. They'll also decide on the statewide amendment that limits how much taxes can go up.
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The Chesapeake Bay, home to blue crabs and striped bass, has a new apex predator: the blue catfish. It's invasive and voracious. It's also delicious, which officials hope might help save the bay.
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The proposed rule is a major step forward in addressing a form of fraud that has robbed SNAP recipients of millions.
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What you need to know from the Oct. 13 Asheville City Council meeting. -
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Meet the Hurricane Helene survivors working to make resilience a permanent part of life in Western North Carolina. BPR and Grist report on ideas inspired by the storm, from chainsaw training and microgrid installation to a grassroots radio network.
