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AmeriCorps abruptly removes Helene recovery workers from Western NC amid DOGE cuts
Over 50 AmeriCorps workers helping Western North Carolina rebuild after Tropical Storm Helene were pulled from assignments ...
NCDOT to hold public meeting in Asheville on I-26 Connector plans
NCDOT is holding a meeting to show updated project plans for the northern section of the I-26 Connector project on April 24.
Lake Lure Mayor Pro Tem David DiOrio explains how Lake Lure Dam held during Helene
Lake Lure Mayor Pro Tem David DiOrio discusses the events of Tropical Storm Helene and the effects the storm had on the Lake ...
With death of Pope Francis, Asheville-area parishioners mourn leader who transcended faith
He was on the side of the people that really didn't have a lot of power in this world," Fr. Patrick Cahill said of Pope ...
Why are flags flying at half-staff in North Carolina?
Gov. Josh Stein has ordered U.S. and N.C. state flags at state institutions to fly at half-staff through April 26.
Disney's $23 million North Carolina purchase: What we know about the new property
Fan website InsideTheMagic.net reported the corporation's eight-figure purchase of a plot of land in N.C. on April 16. Named "Asteria" for the native N.C. aster flower, a second Disney-owned community ...
Madison's Max Shelton hits 2 home runs, leads WNC Week 9 spring sports top performers
It's Week 9 of the spring sports season. Here are the top performers from Western North Carolina for this week. This list is compiled from information provided to the Citizen ...