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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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What you need to know from the Sept. 16 Buncombe Board of Commissioners meeting. -
A 26-mile section from Asheville to Ridge Junction Overlook is open again after Hurricane Helene repairs. Some trails still remain closed. -
The historic community landmark was damaged beyond repair during Hurricane Helene. A federal grant will fund a full replacement. -
At a Flat Rock briefing with state and local leaders, Gov. Josh Stein said North Carolina has received in federal funds only 9% of the estimated $60 billion in damages from Hurricane Helene. -
After about 15 years of planning, Bryson City is finally breaking ground on the expansion of the Marianna Black Library. The move comes as Jackson County is considering leaving the three-county regional library system. -
A new scorecard looks at 35 measures across education, health and wellness, family economic security, child welfare, and overall demographics to provide a picture of how NC kids are faring.
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