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The new map would shift voters' districts to give Republicans the advantage in 11 U.S. House seats.
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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With the first phase of a ceasefire holding, eyes are on what is next for Gaza. And, ICE agents are ramping up arrest operations in several cities and raising concerns about their tactics.
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President Trump returns to the U.S. Tuesday after celebrating the Gaza ceasefire overseas, but back home, the mood is far from festive as the government shutdown drags on.
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Haywood County has confirmed 12 cases of whooping cough. Most cases are in children and teens. -
Senate Republicans have argued that giving direct aid to small businesses would violate the state constitution. -
There is an elevated risk Wednesday evening for heavy rain across the Western North Carolina region. -
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.
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