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One year ago, Western North Carolina was pummeled by Hurricane Helene, claiming 108 lives, displacing families and leaving behind millions of cubic yards of debris that will cost billions to clean up.
The scars from Helene may be slowly healing, but many people are still working to rebuild their homes, livelihoods and sense of normalcy.
One year later, Blue Ridge Public Radio has been talking to community members about their experiences, what issues rose to the top and where we stand today.
The scars from Helene may be slowly healing, but many people are still working to rebuild their homes, livelihoods and sense of normalcy.
One year later, Blue Ridge Public Radio has been talking to community members about their experiences, what issues rose to the top and where we stand today.
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A national survey of students, teachers and parents shines a light on how the AI revolution is playing out in schools – including when it comes to bullying and a community's trust in schools.
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The former FBI director, who has long been one of President Trump's most vocal critics, was indicted last month on two counts stemming from his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee in September 2020.
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As some fireflies face challenges from climate change and habitat loss, little changes can make a big difference - even in your front yard. -
The town plans to purchase and redevelop part of the former Pactiv Evergreen paper mill site. -
Police were called for a welfare check on a person, who deputies say opened fire at them in a Pizza Hut parking lot. -
The North Carolina State Board of Elections made appointments to all 100 county boards of elections at the beginning of July, what does that mean for Western North Carolina. -
The Energy Saver North Carolina program offers free and reduced-cost home energy efficiency upgrades to residents of 15 counties, including Buncombe, Yancey, and Mitchell.
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