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The N.C. House of Representatives voted to approve the new map Wednesday. It redraws the state's 1st and 3rd Congressional Districts to give Republicans a clear advantage in both seats.
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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President Trump is demolishing the East Wing to make room for a ballroom. His administration says he's continuing a presidential legacy of White House renovations, but this is the biggest in decades.
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Archbishop Steve Wood, who heads the Anglican Church of North America, faces of sexual harassment allegations. This marks the latest in a string of crises to rock the small, conservative denomination.
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CEO tells staff that hospital has issued a plan of correction; implies ‘unusual’ inspection last month was connected to ‘outside pressure.’ -
Asheville received $1.3 million for the first time in the university’s history. It will support first-generation, low income, and students with disabilities. Western Carolina University also received two TRIO grants worth a combined $2.8 million to support STEM students who are first-gen and low-income and support 100 eligible students annually in the TRIO Disabled Student Support Services program. -
Sanction would be third for hospital since HCA purchase in 2019
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The National Flood Insurance Program expired after Congress and President Trump failed to reauthorize the program.
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Health officials say an adult in the western part of the state died from flu complications in early October and are urging residents to get vaccinated as respiratory virus season begins. -
The Buncombe County Board of Adjustment has granted the grocery chain a special use permit for the site which was devastated by Hurricane Helene.
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