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Asheville got $4.7M to prevent homelessness. None has been spent

Asheville got $4.7M to prevent homelessness. None has been spent

Asheville officials say city staffing challenges and Hurricane Helene have kept the federal money, awarded in 2021, from reaching people in need.
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What to know about measles in NC with Pennsylvania outbreak announced

What to know about measles in NC with Pennsylvania outbreak announced

With 25 new positive cases, almost 800 total measles cases have been confirmed in Pennsylvania this year. Here's what to know about the virus in NC.
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Showing riverside resilience, High Five Coffee makes another comeback

Showing riverside resilience, High Five Coffee makes another comeback

Owner of High Five Coffee said he wasn't interested in leaving a legacy of someone burning his shop down and letting that be the end of the story.
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Helene exposed weaknesses and rewired WNC’s disaster response playbook

Helene exposed weaknesses and rewired WNC’s disaster response playbook

Two years after widespread failures, agencies and private networks are strengthening weak points exposed by the storm.
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Nico Paredes Facilitates Home Sales in Canopy, North Naples Gated Community

Nico Paredes Facilitates Home Sales in Canopy, North Naples Gated Community

Nico Paredes Facilitates Home Sales in Canopy, North Naples Gated Community
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Governor Stein Unveils Long-Term Economic Recovery Plan for Western North Carolina Post-Hurricane Helene

Governor Stein Unveils Long-Term Economic Recovery Plan for Western North Carolina Post-Hurricane Helene

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, in collaboration with the Governor’s Recovery Office of Western North Carolina (GROW NC), has introduced a comprehensive long-term framework aimed at rebuilding and diversifying the region's economy. This initiative comes nearly two years after Hurricane Helene impacted the area. The Western North Carolina Economic Recovery Plan was developed through extensive input from 28 counties, the Qualla Boundary, five regional councils of government, chambers of commerce, and economic development organizations. The plan seeks not only to restore the region to its pre-Helene state but also to address long-standing economic trends, such as the loss of over 40% of manufacturing jobs in North Carolina over the past three decades. The framework is structured around nine key areas: infrastructure, natural resources, economic development and entrepreneurship, housing, education and workforce development, healthcare, arts, culture, tourism, and agriculture. Each area has a designated lea...
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Greenville, Maine, Experiences 205% Spike in Waterfront Property Values, Raising Tax Concerns

Greenville, Maine, Experiences 205% Spike in Waterfront Property Values, Raising Tax Concerns

Waterfront property values in Greenville, Maine, have surged by an average of 205% following the lakefront community's first market adjustment in decades. This significant increase is leading to higher tax bills for many property owners in the Piscataquis County town, which features a mix of multimillion-dollar homes and more modest residences around Moosehead Lake. The area has seen a substantial rise in home values since the onset of the pandemic. Town Manager Mike Roy noted that the entire Moosehead Lake region is experiencing rapid growth. This situation mirrors trends in other small Maine towns where land values are increasing due to a nationwide housing shortage and high demand from out-of-state buyers. While property values have risen by 205%, the town has adjusted its mil rate from $20.85 to $11.47 per $1,000 of property, meaning tax increases will not be proportional to the value spike. However, the state's assessment now designates Greenville as the most valuable town in Piscataquis County, impac...
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The good and the bad of the PGA Tour's return to Asheville after 84 years

The good and the bad of the PGA Tour's return to Asheville after 84 years

The inaugural Biltmore Championship brought the PGA Tour back to Asheville, boosting the local economy and tourism.
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City of Asheville names permanent police chief

City of Asheville names permanent police chief

Asheville has named Jackie Stepp as its permanent police chief following a career spanning over two decades.
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Behind the scenes, American Flood Coalition bridges WNC’s partisan divide

Behind the scenes, American Flood Coalition bridges WNC’s partisan divide

Working behind the scenes, the American Flood Coalition helps WNC Republicans and Democrats press for recovery and flood protection.
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How Asheville's 'No Rent for Slumlords' ordinance could help renters

How Asheville's 'No Rent for Slumlords' ordinance could help renters

By documenting unsafe living conditions and filing a formal complaint with the city, tenants can push landlords to fix problem properties.
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For some Helene survivors, home is still out of reach two years later

For some Helene survivors, home is still out of reach two years later

Some WNC renters and homeowners still lack a permanent place to return as Helene recovery enters its next phase.