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Ethnic Intimidation Charges for Asheville Library Incident Suspect
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Detectives from the Asheville Police Department have charged Michael Solomon Brocenos, 34, following an assault at the West Asheville Library on June 29. He has been charged with ethnic intimidation for his involvement in the incident. The police are continuing their investigation into the assault and are asking the public for assistance…
Wake County Property Tax Bills Released Amid Steady Growth
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Property values in Wake County, North Carolina, have increased for 53% of residents according to a report…
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…
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 ex-boyfriend Joshua Silvers in Candler, North Carolina, has been dropped. The announcement was made by Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams. James Benson Jr., another person initially charged with the murder, pleaded guilty to…
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…
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 of its 250-acre property with new cabins and classrooms. The camp's director, Sara Jarrell, reassures that work to the site will be kept to a minimum and the site won't be available for short-term rentals or large events. Concerns are…
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…
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 Carolina's public employee benefits plan acted correctly when it replaced Blue Cross Blue Shield with Aetna. The plan, which has annual contract costs exceeding $3 billion, impacts several hundred thousand state employees, teachers, their…