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SNAP food benefits have been halted for tens of millions of people as of today. Two federal judges have ordered SNAP funding to resume, but it's not clear how or when that may happen.
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The Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice notifies Buncombe and Asheville officials of legal implications if recommendations from the Asheville-Buncombe Community Reparations Commission passes. -
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Roney announced her campaign on Labor Day, becoming the second candidate in the 2026 Asheville mayoral race.
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