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Retiree Group in NC Sues Over 30-Day Voter Residency Rule
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A union-affiliated retiree group has filed a federal lawsuit arguing that North Carolina's voting laws, which require citizens to reside in the state and within a precinct for at least 30 days before an election date to be eligible to vote, are unlawful. The group contends that the residency mandate violates the U.S. Constitution and the…
Urgent: Raleigh’s Moore Square Stabbing, Suspect Hunt Continues
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A manhunt is underway in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, after a man was found stabbed in the chest.…
Ex-Director Reveals: Closed Pump Station Caused Asheville’s Water Outage
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Former Asheville water director Mike Holcombe claims that the decommissioned East Asheville Booster Pump…
Adopt a Tree with Asheville GreenWorks’ Eco Initiative
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Asheville GreenWorks is organizing its 2023 Fall Tree Adoption event on October 29, where locals can pick up a native tree to plant in their yards to support native pollinators and help protect the area from heat, air pollution, erosion, and wind. Registration is required for the event, where participants provide their Buncombe County…
Creating an Ideal Asheville Parks Plan: A New Vision for Recreation
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The City of Asheville has approved funding for a comprehensive parks and recreation plan known as…
Google Funds Tech Training for Apprentices at Community Colleges
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Google is investing $2 million into apprenticeship programs in the Carolinas through a grant to Urban…
NC Budget Boosts Teacher Pay, Expands Voucher Program
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The $30 billion North Carolina state budget has passed, including minimum raises for teachers and increased funding for private school vouchers. The Opportunity Scholarship program, or private school vouchers, has tripled in funding and ends income restrictions for any family receiving a discount to attend private school. State employees,…
Recognizing NC’s ‘Human Computers’ with Raleigh Historical…
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North Carolina recognized a group of trailblazing women, known as 'human computers', for their…
Share Your Insights at Asheville Reparations Summit
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Asheville’s Community Reparations Commission is seeking community input on its recommendations for…
HeyTonyTV’s Success: Tony Neville’s Influencer Journey on Social Media
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The article discusses the influence and success of social media influencers, using the example of Tony Neville, also known as "HeyTonyTV". The influencer market is rapidly growing and is currently valued at over $5 billion with an estimated 50 million influencers globally. The Better Business Bureau advises that authenticity is key to…