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Western NC can expect to lose population after Helene. How much remains unclear.
Loss of homes and jobs, limited replacement options and general disruption after Helene make 5% to 35% population loss in…
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Homeless camping ban appears to die in NC General Assembly, for now
Legislation would have banned most camping by unhoused people, but allowed local designated areas. Some critics said those were unworkable.…
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Agreement being finalized to sustain trails project in Old Fort after Helene devastation
Trails project underway in Western NC since 2019 has been a boost to local economy in Old Fort, but was…
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I-40 Reopen Ahead of Schedule
Tennessee transportation officials have reopened Interstate 40 at the North Carolina–Tennessee state line, earlier than expected following recent flooding and…
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Swain County sheriff arrested after sex assault investigation
Today, agents with the State Bureau of Investigation and police officers with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians arrested Swain…
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Governor signs overhaul of child welfare in NC. State gains authority over local DSS agencies.
After woeful federal and state assessments of problems with social services in NC, child welfare reforms may put teeth into…
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Compromise Helene recovery package passes NC General Assembly
After NC House and Senate each approved a Helene recovery package with key differences, both chambers reached deal, allocating $500…
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Main Street Sylva Nationally Accredited Once Again
Main Street Sylva Association (MSSA) has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards.…
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Settlement reached in federal lawsuit against one of NC’s biggest community colleges
Charlotte-based CPCC lifts campus bans on two plaintiffs, says it will comply with NC transparency laws. Both sides claim victory.…
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June 24th Commissioners Meeting Yields Major Decision
At A Special Called Meeting On June 24th, The Jackson County Board Of Commissioners Voted To Withdraw From The Fontana…
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