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Tourism economy of Western NC hopes to weather the loss of October after Helene
With October a make-or-break month for tourism economy of NC mountains, Helene hit at worst time possible. Businesses hope to…
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What do all the different polls mean for NC voters?
Election polls say a lot of different things about how NC and US elections will turn out in 2024. How…
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Why NC neighborhoods far from the mountains flooded after Helene
Homes on Mountain Island Lake and Lake Wylie experienced devastating flooding as rainfall channeled into the Catawba River after Helene.…
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Students’ mental state a concern as Helene survivors return to class
Schools at all levels face challenges in bringing NC students back, ensuring they are emotionally able to learn following Helene.…
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Woes of major retailers after Helene create challenges in East Asheville
A cluster of East Asheville major retailers and shops along the Swannanoa River were impacted by Helene, affecting the community’s…
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What kind of aid is FEMA providing in Western NC?
Don’t believe the rumors and social media hype about what FEMA is and isn’t doing to provide aid the Helene…
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Lawmakers direct Western NC counties to add early voting sites
General Assembly nearly united in mandating more early voting sites. Measure will really only affect Henderson and McDowell, GOP strongholds.…
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Justice disrupted. Western NC courts adjust to deal with damage, backlog.
NC has made special provisions for courts and inmates have been moved around due to Helene, but some county courts…
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Where’s my 2024 ballot? In NC you can track it.
Popular with NC voters in recent election years, BallotTrax is back in 2024, allowing tracking of absentee ballots through the…
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Moisture Concerns Prompt Temporary Relocation of JCEC
Out of an abundance of caution, Jackson County Early College (JCEC) students and staff will be temporarily relocated following the…
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