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After the federal government shutdown cut staffing and services at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, local governments and nonprofits in the region stepped up to foot the bill and keep the park open during the peak fall season.
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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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Videos taken by eye witnesses of federal agent encounters with immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere have shown increasingly tense incidents. Immigrant advocates and observers say they're indicative of a larger trend of aggression among federal immigration officers.
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While APD wages have grown faster than the city’s overall budget, they still lag behind other North Carolina forces. -
The trail, built on an old rail line, will eventually connect Hendersonville and Brevard. -
The study includes feedback from residents aimed at making the corridor safer for cyclists and pedestrians. -
Riverbend Dog Park offers a space for off-leash antics while the city’s two original parks remain out of commission. -
Tribal members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee took to the polls on July 17 to select candidates who will be part of the General Election in September.
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