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When the Great Smoky Cannabis Dispensary opens its doors on Saturday, history will be made as the first place to purchase recreational marijuana in North Carolina - and the Southeast.
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A New York judge agreed to delay the sentencing of former President Donald Trump in a criminal hush money case.
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Sérgio Mendes, the Grammy-winning Brazilian musician whose hit “Mas Que Nada” made him a global legend, has died after months battling the effects of long COVID.
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La temporada electoral de 2024 ya está en marcha y, si bien es demasiado pronto para votar, no lo es para asegurarse de que está preparado. -
The apple festival features four days of concerts, contests and the annual King Apple Parade in downtown. -
Local officials and Asheville Tourists baseball team leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony at McCormick Field ahead of major stadium renovations.
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Higher cost of living and a rise in operating expenses slow hotel performance.
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What you need to know from the August 27 Asheville City Council meeting.
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Here are the dates to remember to make sure you are ready to vote in 2024 General Election. -
The 2024 election season is well underway. Make sure you are ready to vote. Here are the rules under North Carolina's new voter ID law.
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According to a statement by the Asheville Police Department, several people called 911 to report a man wielding a rifle. -
Have your own opinions? Share them at community input sessions throughout September. -
What you need to know from the August 20 Buncombe County Board of Commission meeting.
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Stay on the pulse of the decisions being made at meetings for Asheville City Council and Buncombe County Commission, with reports from BPR’s Laura Hackett.
A special two-part investigative series that explores the failed attempts of public-private partnerships to provide more than 500 units for homeless people in North Carolina.
The PMJA awards come on the heels of BPR's recent Murrow award win.