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Stein marks 100th day in office with visit to western NC
Governor Josh Stein spent his 100th day in office visiting western North Carolina.Eric Church breaks ground on 40 new homes ...
Charlotte Observer, N&O reporters moderate panel on NC’s Helene recovery efforts
Conversations on North Carolina’s Helene Recovery” delves into housing and transportation issues for communities ravaged by ...
Army Corps pulls tons of Helene debris from Catawba River waters near Charlotte
A billion-dollar federal project is clearing Helene flooding debris. One worksite is on the Catawba River, just across from ...
Between heaven and Hurricane Helene
Forecasts had warned about the approach of Hurricane Helene. No forecast, however, could have conveyed the scale of ...
Here's where to find Asheville-area information on inclement weather, debris, FEMA and more
The City of Asheville has a new website — ashevillerecovers.org — a source of information and news about all things recovery. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each ...
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James C. Scott and the Art of Resistance
The late political scientist enjoined readers to look for opposition to authoritarian states not in revolutionary vanguards ...
Asheville-area Helene debris was 'overestimated' by millions of cubic yards, officials say
Asheville-area debris from Tropical Storm Helene was estimated to be around 10 million cubic yards. Officials report it to be ...
After a 'hard 6 months,' Swannanoa River Road businesses and locals celebrate road repair
ASHEVILLE - It was something "from above" that saved LaRumba Restaurant Latino from Tropical Storm Helene's floodwaters on ...
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Experts warn of heightened fire risks after rare meteorological phenomenon sparks widespread blazes — here's what you need to know
Devastating flooding in the Carolinas caused by Hurricane Helene late last September has long since receded, but a general ...