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Raleigh Community Confronts Spike in Brier Creek Crime
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Brier Creek residents and business owners gathered with Raleigh Police to discuss rising crime trends including car thefts and juvenile crime. A 2019 decision to increase the age for criminal juvenile offenses from 16 to 18 was cited as a factor in the rise of juvenile crime, as they believe the juvenile justice system is not equipped to…
Mills River Welcomes Newly Hired Town Manager
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After a nationwide search, the Mills River Town Council has appointed Matthew McKirahan as the new town…
Election 2024: Democrat’s Call Increases Anger Over Biden’s Debate
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Concerns are growing among Democratic Party leaders over the impact of President Joe Biden's recent weak…
Raleigh Barbershop Champions Customer Health & Community Wellbeing
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Reggie Winston, owner of the Bar Ber Shop in Raleigh, N.C., is using his business as a platform to promote awareness about health issues in Black and brown communities. Together with his non-profit organization Grooming Resources and Opportunities, Winston is utilizing the barbershop as an intervention point to address physical and mental…
Asheville Voters: Post-Debate Polarization Continues
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Following the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, citizens of Asheville, NC expressed…
Raleigh Puppies Survive Wasp Attack: Social Media Adoption Drive
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Jean Mosher, a woman in Raleigh, is gaining increased attention on social media due to a post about her…
Two Women Arrested in Asheville for Massive Bat Theft
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Three women were arrested by Asheville police on June 23 for stealing high-end baseball bats from the company D-BAT. Veronica Constantin, 41, Alexandra Lonescu, 31, and Jennifer Antonesco, 21, are accused of stealing baseball bats worth $3,850 and may be linked to similar thefts throughout North Carolina. The women were charged with…
Terrifying Close Encounter: Asheville Woman’s Backyard Bear Saga
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A woman from Asheville, North Carolina, was charged at by a black bear while in her backyard with her…
Multitude Injured in Garner Chase Finale at Lake Wheeler Road
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Three teenagers in a stolen Kia led officers on a chase that ended in a four-car crash, injuring a…
Promoting Peace: 2-Day Event Fights Community Violence
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Several nonprofits in Asheville, North Carolina joined forces on June 23 to raise awareness about community violence. The P.E.A.C.E. Team, which stands for Providing Education Advocacy through Community Engagement, hosted its first "48 Hours of Peace and Unity" event, offering art, music, and games of pick-up basketball. The event also…