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Asheville Voters: Post-Debate Polarization Continues

TL/DR - Following the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, citizens of Asheville, NC expressed mixed feelings. Some residents, like Laurie, felt the debate did not meet expectations, but still support Biden, believing he has the elements to lead the country, despite his poor performance. Others, like Trump supporter William…

Terrifying Close Encounter: Asheville Woman’s Backyard Bear Saga

TL/DR - A woman from Asheville, North Carolina, was charged at by a black bear while in her backyard with her service dog. The woman had failed to check her security camera before going outside, a usual precaution due to the area's bear population. The North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission suggests residents plant a pollinator garden to…

Massive Turnout at Delta Sigma Theta’s Global Public Service Conference

TL/DR - Over 3,000 members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority gathered in Raleigh, North Carolina for a regional conference celebrating the chapters in North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, and Bermuda. The event was aimed at preparing the members to focus on social action programs and carry out service activities in their communities. The…

Weekend Shooting: Man Faces 1st-Degree Murder, 2 Suspects Arrested

TL/DR - The Asheville Police Department in North Carolina, US, has arrested two individuals in connection with a fatal shooting. Knowledge Jamal Davis, 18, has been charged with first-degree murder and discharging a weapon into an occupied property, following the death of 49-year-old Terry Lee Landrum Sr. Additionally, 33-year-old Aria Shaquana…