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Ingles Sues Asheville: Battle Over Rezoning & Building Limits

TL/DR - Ingles and other co-plaintiffs are suing the city of Asheville, claiming they are being unfairly targeted by a zoning change that requires large landowners to build mixed-use projects that include housing. The zoning ordinance would limit the size of commercial spaces to 20,000 square feet unless they include a housing component. The…

Runners Rescue Collapsed Man at Raleigh’s ‘Run For Love’ with CPR

TL/DR - Dave Brown, a participant in the annual "Run for Love" event, collapsed during the race due to a cardiac episode. Fellow runners immediately started performing CPR and first responders were able to restart his heart and rush him to the hospital. Brown, who will need a pacemaker, plans to learn CPR himself and encourages others to do the…

Top 10 US Cities for PODS 2024 Move-In Rates: Asheville & SC Lead

TL/DR - The article discusses the 2024 move-in rates for PODS (Portable On Demand Storage) with Asheville, North Carolina, and South Carolina dominating the top 10 in the U.S. The report does not provide further details about the rates or reasons behind this domination. The information provided is limited and only presents a headline statement…

Raleigh Locals Voice Opinions on Proposed Budget Plan

TL/DR - The City of Raleigh is considering a proposed $1.43 billion budget that includes employee raises, affordable housing funds, and funds for transportation. However, citizens are criticizing the budget for not funding a community response team, a component of an alternative response program for certain 911 calls. The city council will…