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Unprecedented Need Accelerates Food Aid in Asheville
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MANNA FoodBank has reported a record-breaking demand for food assistance in Western North Carolina, with the average number of people it serves monthly more than doubling since the onset of the pandemic. This is reflected in the experience of nonprofit Bounty & Soul, which has seen a 340% increase in participation at its thrice-weekly…
NC State Spinout Believes Cows Can Combat Climate Change
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The startup Hoofprint Biome is developing a novel method to reduce methane emissions from cattle and help…
Empowerment Through Making a Difference
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Buncombe County Schools (BCS) place a high value on their substitute teachers, considering them essential…
Cooper Calls Out NC Chamber’s ‘Racist’ Stance on Appointments
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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has accused the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce of blocking the appointment of black candidates to judicial and quasi-judicial boards, despite the Chamber having no official power to approve or reject nominations. Cooper claims that since 2017, the legislature has confirmed only 13 out of 33, or 39%…
Abandon Your Ghost Garage: Ultimate Guide
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A large, unoccupied parking structure in South Slope, Asheville could be repurposed as part of a solution…
Raleigh Resident Wins Big in Cash 5 Jackpot
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A Raleigh man, Adam Silverman, won $448,884 from a $1 Cash 5 lotto ticket purchased online through the NC…
NC Arboretum’s Spectacular 10th Winter Lights Show – 1M Lights Unveiled
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The North Carolina Arboretum's Winter Lights will open to the public on November 17 for the 2023 season, marking the event's 10th season. The event showcases 1 million lights on various displays, including fan favorites like a 50-foot lighted tree and a quilt garden, as well as new additions this year. Winter Lights, the arboretum's…
Top 5 Seasonal Triangle Holiday Markets to Discover
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The article highlights the various holiday markets in the Triangle area, offering shoppers a chance to…
North Carolina Officer Caught on Video Beating Woman
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A video has emerged showing a white male police officer in North Carolina repeatedly punching a Black…
North Carolina Officer Caught on Camera Beating Woman
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A video has surfaced of a Black woman being repeatedly punched by a white male police officer during an arrest in North Carolina. The woman, Christina Pierre, and Anthony Lee were allegedly smoking marijuana in public when approached by the police. The officer who reportedly hit Pierre, Vincent Pistone, has been moved from patrol duties…