Congress recently approved a plan to cut all federal support for NPR. For Blue Ridge Public Radio, that means a loss of $330,000 annually.
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The elevated numbers suggest the region’s economy continues to feel the impact from the historic storm.
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The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union members in Missouri and Illinois rejected a modified contract offered by Boeing last week.
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Health officials from Minnesota to Maine have issued alerts warning of poor air quality from wildfires burning in Canada. People are advised to limit outdoor exposure.
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Visitors of certain historic Hendersonville hotels have experienced paranormal activity over the years. -
In one case, a truck driver delivering recovery construction supplies died in a road accident in June. The Hurricane Helene death toll in North Carolina now stands at 108 people. -
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. -
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.
