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The DOJ released tens of thousands of new documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. And, the Supreme Court ruled that the National Guard must stay out of Chicago.
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Mary Klein had just moved to a new city when she got lost. A couple stopped to help and guided her home. They returned the next day with Christmas dinner.
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If property owners commit to keeping units affordable for ten years, the state will pay for Helene-related repairs. -
Over the last few months, state officials have raised concerns about FEMA’s response time and its commitment to moving the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program program forward. The agency has not awarded money for any home buyouts yet. -
Rezoning city’s last industrial development site is ‘simply not in Asheville’s best long-term interest,’ executive director says -
What you need to know from the Dec. 9 Asheville City Council meeting -
The city is hosting an open house on Wednesday and opened a survey that runs through Dec. 19. -
The initiatives are part of a larger, federally-funded effort to rebuild housing after Hurricane Helene in fall 2024.
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