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Can 'microtransit' help Asheville's buses run better?

Can 'microtransit' help Asheville's buses run better?

Transit advocates and some Council members think on-demand 'microtransit' could help the city's struggling bus system run more efficiently.
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Two years after Helene, recovery remains unfinished across WNC

Two years after Helene, recovery remains unfinished across WNC

Thousands of projects remain in FEMA’s pipeline as communities continue repairing infrastructure damaged by Helene.
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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.
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Charlotte Hornets Secure Streaming Deal with DAZN, Expanding Game Access in Carolinas

Charlotte Hornets Secure Streaming Deal with DAZN, Expanding Game Access in Carolinas

Charlotte Hornets Secure Streaming Deal with DAZN, Expanding Game Access in Carolinas
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Collier Cove Nature Preserve Offers Woodland Nature Walks and Picnic Spots Near Asheville, North Carolina

Collier Cove Nature Preserve Offers Woodland Nature Walks and Picnic Spots Near Asheville, North Carolina

Collier Cove Nature Preserve, located near Asheville, North Carolina, provides visitors with woodland nature walks and scenic picnic areas. The preserve features nearly two miles of trails, including five distinct routes: the 0.6-mile Walnut Way, 0.5-mile Sassafras Circle, 0.4-mile Trillium Trail, 0.35-mile Laurel Loop, and 0.2-mile Hickory Hike. These trails can be combined to create personalized hiking experiences suitable for various skill levels. While the trails are not the longest in the Blue Ridge Mountains region, Buncombe County Recreation Services describes them as 'steep and strenuous.' Visitors have echoed this sentiment, noting the challenging yet rewarding nature of the hikes. The preserve also boasts a meadow ideal for picnics, offering views of Butler Mountain. Visitors can enjoy wildflowers, particularly along the Laurel Loop when in bloom. Collier Cove Nature Preserve operates during daylight hours, and visitors are advised to check for trail closures due to potential landslides and follo...
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Governor Josh Stein Approves Updated WakeMed and Atrium Health Merger Terms

Governor Josh Stein Approves Updated WakeMed and Atrium Health Merger Terms

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has announced his non-opposition to the proposed merger between WakeMed and Atrium Health, following significant revisions to the deal. The updated terms address several concerns initially raised by critics, including potential cost increases and service quality for patients. The revised agreement now includes a cap on price increases at WakeMed, limiting them to no more than 1.5 times the annual increase in Medicare costs for a period of five years. Additionally, Atrium Health has committed to fully funding a promised $2 billion investment in WakeMed capital projects. The deal also stipulates an increase in WakeMed's annual minimum indigent care from 4.8% to 8% of total adjusted revenue and the creation of a $150 million community fund. These changes were made after Governor Stein outlined his questions and concerns in letters to hospital executives, leading to a substantial improvement in the proposed transaction. Wake County leaders are scheduled to vote on the necessa...
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North Carolina Roofers Sentenced for Deliberately Damaging Roofs in Insurance Fraud Sting

North Carolina Roofers Sentenced for Deliberately Damaging Roofs in Insurance Fraud Sting

North Carolina Roofers Sentenced for Deliberately Damaging Roofs in Insurance Fraud Sting
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Panthers vs. Falcons: Kickoff time, TV channel, odds, and more

Panthers vs. Falcons: Kickoff time, TV channel, odds, and more

Here’s everything you need to know to watch this Panthers-Falcons NFC South clash in Week 2.
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Congresswoman Alma Adams Introduces Bill to Fund Faith-Based Affordable Housing Development

Congresswoman Alma Adams Introduces Bill to Fund Faith-Based Affordable Housing Development

Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) has introduced the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Predevelopment Fund Act. This bill aims to expand the supply of affordable housing by addressing a critical early-stage financing gap that often prevents faith-based organizations (FBOs) from developing housing on land they already own. The proposed legislation would establish a five-year pilot program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This program would offer competitive grants to states, local governments, non-profits, and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to cover essential pre-development costs for FBO-led affordable housing projects. These costs can include architectural and engineering design, environmental reviews, feasibility studies, legal expenses, financing application costs, market studies, and project consultant fees. Congresswoman Adams highlighted the urgency of the issue, noting that the average rent in Charlotte, NC, exceeds $1,400 per month, a cost many famili...
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North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein Sued HCA Over Mission Hospital Agreement Violations

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein Sued HCA Over Mission Hospital Agreement Violations

In 2023, then-Attorney General Josh Stein initiated a lawsuit against HCA, alleging that the healthcare provider failed to adhere to the terms of the agreement established when it acquired Mission Hospital. This legal action stems from widespread concerns regarding the hospital's performance and patient care standards since the acquisition in 2019. The lawsuit highlights a growing distrust of Mission Hospital and its corporate leadership within the Asheville region, which heavily relies on the facility as the primary provider of advanced medical specialties and the area's sole Level One Trauma Center. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has also taken extraordinary measures, including demanding an enhanced plan of correction, following multiple 'Immediate Jeopardy' findings at the hospital.
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Biltmore Championship Asheville aces first year with fans of all ages

Biltmore Championship Asheville aces first year with fans of all ages

Golf fans and novices spend a day at Biltmore Championship Asheville at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove on Sept. 19, the third round of the PGA Tour.
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NFL fans think the Chicago Bears will have the best offense in 2026

NFL fans think the Chicago Bears will have the best offense in 2026

I always enjoy seeing how NFL fans vote whenever SB Nation’s Reacts features a question related to the Chicago Bears. It’s one thing to post a poll on Windy City Gridiron’s Feed section, since that’s filled with mostly Bears fans (and a few trolls), but it’s another thing when there’s a question posed on the […]