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8 western North Carolina spots to keep cool without breaking the bank
Western North Carolina is loaded with natural waterways, waterfalls and budget recreational activities for families that are looking to beat the heat and save money.
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Blue Ridge Parkway: Which Helene-damaged areas might reopen in late summer, early fall?
Heading into the summer season, large sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s winding path through the mountains of Western North Carolina remain closed for Tropical Storm Helene-related repairs.
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UNC Asheville receives $5 million, the largest private gift in University history
UNC Asheville announced the largest private contribution in its history, a $5 million dollar gift that will transform the University’s approach to student access, success, and athletic excellence.
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As military groups prepare for weekend celebrations, ‘No Kings’ activists organize protests, including here in NC
Activists in hundreds of cities nationwide, including here in North Carolina, are planning anti-Trump protests on Saturday, June 14, under the banner of “No Kings.”
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Savannah Bananas baseball is in Charlotte this weekend. Here’s what you need to know.
The Savannah Bananas are bringing their wacky brand of baseball to Charlotte this weekend. Here are all the details.
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The Postal Service ranks states with the most dog attacks. Here’s where North Carolina lands.
Dog attacks on Postal Service workers is played for laughs on TV and in cartoons, but it can be a serious matter. Here’s where North Carolina ranks among the states with the most dog attacks on post office workers.
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As hurricane season arrives, a new tropical cyclone tracker helps to predict dangerous storms in North Carolina
Improvements in weather tracking technology will help states like North Carolina to anticipate dangerous storms during hurricane season. Here’s what to know.
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What the EPA’s partial rollback of PFAS or ‘forever chemical’ drinking water rules means for North Carolina
President Trump’s administration has announced plans to delay new regulations for PFAS or “forever chemicals.” It’s hitting hard in North Carolina.
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New film highlights historic school integration in one North Carolina community
Hendersonville, North Carolina, commemorates the 60th anniversary of the integration of its schools with a new film documenting the Black community’s thirst for education when “Color Beyond the Lines,” a new film by David Weintraub and the Center for Cultural Preservation, premieres on June 21.
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With the penny going away, what should you do with the ones in your coin jar?
The typical household is sitting on $60 to $90 in neglected coins, enough to fill one or two pint-size beer mugs, according to the Federal Reserve. Americans throw away millions of dollars in coins like the penny every year, literally treating them like trash.
