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Helene’s devastation shakes up NC economic distress tiers for 2026
The economic distress tier system that NC agencies use to rank counties saw downward movement in places recovering from Helene.…
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Zeb Holland is Jackson County’s New Emergency Management Director
Zeb Holland is Jackson County’s New Emergency Management Director The Jackson County Board of Commissioners announced Zeb Holland as the…
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Get ready for most expensive Senate race ever
Contest to replace retiring US Sen. Thom Tillis in NC is predicted to draw more money than any Senate race…
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Clock ticking on NC’s $1.2 billion in unspent federal COVID funds, auditor warns
ARPA program money allocated to NC agencies set to return to the feds if the COVID funds aren’t spent before…
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Federal judges squelch challenge to new NC congressional district map
Three GOP-appointed federal judges deny complaint that NC congressional district map redrawn by GOP lawmakers in 2025 was illegally racist.…
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No school November. Some NC parents worry about so many days off.
Many NC schools have no full weeks of instruction in November, leaving parents struggling for childcare and disrupting learning on…
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Finding reason to give thanks. The story of a farm family in Western NC.
Between a devastating diagnosis and Helene’s destruction, the Crowley family has faced adversity on their farm. But they also voice…
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Jackson County Receives $500K Grant for Large Pavilion Project in Whittier
The North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission recently awarded a $500,000 grant to Jackson County to fund the Pavilion portion…
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Harris Regional Recognized with “A” Safety Grade
Harris Regional Hospital, a Duke LifePoint hospital, has received an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for fall…
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SNAP Benefits Set To Pause November 1st
If the federal government shutdown extends into November, North Carolina’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be paused starting Nov.…
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