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NC health care costs overhyped in national ranking. Who pays those costs is another issue.
Forbes used dubious methodology to claim NC health care costs the highest. But individuals do bear more burden for insurance…
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Learning loss after Helene. A look at two rural Western NC school districts.
NC educators try to mitigate risk of learning loss. A close look at how schools in Transylvania and Ashe counties…
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Chantal causes widespread flooding in Central NC
Heavy rains from Tropical Depression Chantal generated severe flooding and damage to roads and property in the Piedmont and Sandhills.…
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Copper Theft Ring Busted
Five Sylva residents are facing a long list of charges after being accused of stealing copper wire from a local…
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Cochran “Officially” Retires Amid Felony Charges
Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran has officially retired following his recent arrest on multiple felony charges. The Swain County Board…
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Cherokee tribal authority crucial in arrest of Swain County sheriff on sexual assault charges
Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochrane has been charged with multiple sex crimes as tribal, NC and federal authorities investigate. Cherokee…
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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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