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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. 2 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting
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Roney announced her campaign on Labor Day, becoming the second candidate in the 2026 Asheville mayoral race.
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This fall, Dierauf will travel to The University of Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship and plans to pursue master’s degrees in American Studies and Philosophical Theology. -
Money allocated by North Carolina lawmakers earlier this year has started making its way to farmers in WNC. -
Apple farmers in Henderson County are looking to the annual Apple Festival to kick off a crucial apple season to recoup losses after Hurricane Helene. -
The city announced a partnership with ATG Entertainment that will explore the path to a new facility.
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