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A drag pageant at Jackson County Public Library on Sunday was a flashpoint of the current debate about the Fontana Regional Library System. Over 125 people participated in a read-in to support the library, vastly outnumbering protestors.
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The proposed shifts would prioritize Helene recovery, but some advocates say it could also reduce civic engagement. -
Chief Tom Jordan led the department for four years before announcing his retirement this week. -
Small and joyous gatherings have cropped up in Hot Springs, Lake Lure, Sylva, Murphy and Waynesville over the last few years. -
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.
