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‘Deeply flawed:’ Asheville is worst in North Carolina for bicyclist deaths per capita
From 2015 to 2024, Asheville ranked first in North Carolina per capita in fatal bicyclist crashes. Here’s a look at the big problem in this western NC city and the potential solutions.
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Opinion: Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman on the Supreme Court wows Fayetteville State
Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman on the US Supreme Court, told her story at Fayetteville State University. Here’s what she had to say.
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Panthers player Xavier Legette inspires new ‘raccoon’ sandwich at Bank of America Stadium
Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette shared his taste for exotic foods recently, when he brought actual raccoon meat into the locker room. Now Bank of America is serving a sandwich inspired by him.
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What’s new with Fayetteville restaurants? Here are 20 updates, including what’s coming soon
Here are the latest openings and closings among Fayetteville restaurants, including what’s coming soon.
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North Carolina Apple Festival ‘probably best one we’ve ever had’
The latest economic impact study on the North Carolina Apple Festival in Hendersonville found that it contributed nearly $12.5 million to the local economy.
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Get ready for summertime fun with this line-up of Asheville and western North Carolina festivals
From music to food to arts and crafts, here is a list of festivals to include in your summertime fun in Asheville and western North Carolina.
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North Carolina opens applications for Tropical Storm Helene home repair and rebuild program
North Carolina has opened up applications for its home repair and reconstruction program after Helene devastated western North Carolina in 2024.
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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.
