Western NC
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FEMA approves $197M more in Helene recovery funding. Here’s where it’s going
Latest Helene recovery funding includes money for state emergency management, Asheville, Black Mountain projects.
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Cherokee people confront America’s 250th with pride, pain
As the United States prepares to mark 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, the anniversary lands in a more complicated place for Cherokee people.
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Asheville immigrant advocates praise Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling
In Asheville, local immigrant rights advocates and attorneys are recognizing the enormity of the June 30 Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling in a split decision.
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Looming federal ban could ‘kill’ NC’s hemp farming, THC products
Starting in November 2026, hemp-derived THC products will again be considered a controlled substance, effectively shuttering a multi-billion-dollar industry.
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Catch these world-famous Western NC barn owlets on ‘owl cam’
A live owl cam offering views of several Western North Carolina barn owl chicks has drawn viewers from around the world.
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Word from the Smokies: Mule team celebrates 50 years of heavy contribution to park stewardship
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park mule team works hundreds of hours each year removing trees and hauling logs.
