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Melissa Ann Pinney's photographs capture everyday moments of adolescence inside Chicago Public Schools over the course of a seven-year artist residency.
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SNAP food benefits have been halted for tens of millions of people as of today. Two federal judges have ordered SNAP funding to resume, but it's not clear how or when that may happen.
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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. -
What you need to know from the Sept. 9 Asheville City Council meeting
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The funding levels for WNC farmers is on pace with state and federal support for the rest of the $60 billion disaster.
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