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Free Legal Guidance from NC Attorneys on 4ALL Statewide Service Day

TL/DR - The North Carolina State Bar Foundation is set to offer free legal advice for the public as part of the annual 4ALL Day of Service on Friday. Lawyers from across the state, including Asheville, will take calls at the Roberts and Stevens law firm. The toll-free number for the public to call will be announced when the phone lines open from…

6 Central NC Artists Triumph in 2024 Aviation Art Contest

TL/DR - The North Carolina Aviation Art Contest, organized by the NC Department of Transportation Division of Aviation, has announced this year's winners. A total of 1,646 students participated in the contest, with nine winners determined across three age divisions. The winning artworks will be displayed at the North Carolina Museum of Art in…

41 Budget-Friendly Units Soon at Asheville’s Haywood St. Apartments

TL/DR - The Haywood Street Community Development in Asheville is constructing an affordable housing project, featuring 41 units, primarily for those earning 30-50% of the area median income. The development will constitute one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, with 37 units reserved for housing voucher holders. The project, which is being…

NC Declines Surge in Coastal Insurance Rates Proposal

TL/DR - The North Carolina (N.C.) Insurance Commissioner, Mike Causey, has rejected a proposed increase of 42% in homeowner insurance premiums by the state’s insurance industry. The N.C. Rate Bureau, which represents the state's insurance companies, argued that the increase was due to inflation, labor and material shortages from the COVID-19…