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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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NPR is highlighting Indigenous stories from across its network in celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day.
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Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center pool, Asheville's only public pool, is reopening July 4 weekend after temporarily closingdue to a recent incident with a firearm. -
The angling industry and its conservationists are handling storm damage and looking towards the future. -
Haywood Waterways Association Executive Director shares advice and tips to keep in mind when taking a dip in the local rivers and creeks this summer. -
The county and Army Corps of engineers offered contradictory information as to why the debris removal has come to a halt. -
Flags lowered in Murphy and Andrews to honor Cherokee County Detention Officer Francisco Flattes who was killed on Monday. -
Stein signed into law, HB1012, the latest Hurricane Helene relief spending bill at the grand re-opening of Chimney Rock State Park.
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