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Asheville Activists Demand Urgent Climate Action Amid Rising Temperatures
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Activists gathered at Pritchard Park in Asheville to advocate for climate action, emphasizing the unusually high temperatures in the area as evidence of climate change. Organized by the state chapter of Third Act NC, a national political advocacy group, the rally called for large U.S. banks to stop funding fossil fuels. The demonstration…
2021 Candler Shooting: Murder Charge Cleared for Accused Woman
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A first-degree murder charge against Alexis Buckner, related to the 2021 shooting death of her…
Top 5 Priorities for Raleigh Leaders: Education, Safety, Economy
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Major topics at a luncheon in Raleigh, North Carolina included economic development, the growth of Wake…
Triad Solarize Project Seeks to Enhance Solar Energy Knowledge, Cuts Costs
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The "Solarize the Triad" program, a private-public coalition, is looking to expand solar energy usage in their region. The program's aim is to promote solar energy through community outreach and group purchasing of solar services and equipment. The program will aid community groups in generating their own power through solar installations…
Camp Director Discusses Fairview Property Development Concerns
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The WORX, a non-profit summer camp in Fairview, North Carolina, faces backlash over plans to develop part…
Raleigh Rent Rates: Uncover Diverse Costs & Experiences
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Rent in Raleigh, North Carolina, is so high that some residents are struggling to afford it, despite a…
Asheville Resident’s Fear Following Apartment Shooting Incident
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A shooting at the Artisan at Biltmore Park apartment complex in Asheville, N.C. has left residents shaken. A woman was shot in the head and is currently in the hospital with life-threatening injuries, while Gregory Holden was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Dustin Wingate, a resident at the complex, reported a…
Judge Allows NC to Choose Aetna for State Employee Health Coverage
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In a legal dispute between two major health insurance firms, a judge ruled that the board of North…
Wake County Launches Year-Round Schooling for Thousands
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Tens of thousands of students in Wake County, North Carolina are preparing to return to school as the…
Avenue M in North Asheville Shuts Doors – End of a Culinary Era
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Avenue M, a restaurant and bar in North Asheville, has announced its closure. The decision to close comes after many years of operation and is said to be due to the inability to overcome multiple challenges. The specifics of these challenges have not been shared.
North Asheville's Avenue M Restaurant & Bar Announces Closure…