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State proposes rule prohibiting bear feeding in Buncombe

State proposes rule prohibiting bear feeding in Buncombe

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has approved a rule that prohibits the feeding of black bears in Buncombe County.
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5 takeaways from WNC Hurricane Recovery committee on storm's 2nd anniversary

5 takeaways from WNC Hurricane Recovery committee on storm's 2nd anniversary

Governor Josh Stein and GROW NC unveiled a new Western North Carolina Economic Recovery Plan as part of Helene recovery.
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Two accused of ginseng poaching in Great Smoky Mountains

Two accused of ginseng poaching in Great Smoky Mountains

In total, the suspects were found to possess nearly 700 pounds of poached ginseng. See the charges poachers could face and more.
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North Carolina DEQ Details NPDES Wastewater Permitting and Compliance

North Carolina DEQ Details NPDES Wastewater Permitting and Compliance

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) has provided comprehensive information regarding its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater program. This program is responsible for regulating all wastewater discharges into surface waters within North Carolina to control water pollution. The Clean Water Act of 1972 established strict controls, with enforcement delegated to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which then created the NPDES to track and control point sources of pollution. North Carolina received permitting authority from the EPA in 1975. The primary method of control involves issuing permits to dischargers, setting limitations on wastewater flow and constituents. The NPDES program at the Division of Water Resources manages the issuance of these permits, determining the quality and quantity of treated wastewater a receiving stream can assimilate, and collaborating with regional offices. The program also establishes limits for various pollutants ...
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Taxes, rural needs discussed in Madison commissioner candidates forum

Taxes, rural needs discussed in Madison commissioner candidates forum

The five candidates — Bill Briggs, Shannon Dowler, Jeremy Hensley, Connie Molland and Alan Wyatt met in a Sept. 22 forum at AB Tech in Marshall.
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Asheville artists reflect on 'devastating' recovery in RAD

Asheville artists reflect on 'devastating' recovery in RAD

Two years after Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville artists discuss the ongoing struggle to rebuild their community.
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Buncombe midterm voters to decide on $70M in new county borrowing

Buncombe midterm voters to decide on $70M in new county borrowing

If approved, the new funds would support affordable housing, land conservation, and outdoor recreation opportunities across the county.
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Some NC county election officials promoted conspiracies about 2020 outcome, Jan. 6

Some NC county election officials promoted conspiracies about 2020 outcome, Jan. 6

Election board members who shared fringe theories and disinformation now make decisions on elections administration.
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'Leaf peeping' season is coming to Western NC. Track leaf changes here

'Leaf peeping' season is coming to Western NC. Track leaf changes here

With help from 'Fall Color Guy' Howard Neufeld's resources, here's a look ahead at fall foliage predictions for 2026 in Western North Carolina.
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Asheville Art Museum Hosts 'The Art of Paper' Exhibition Featuring Handmade Paper Works

Asheville Art Museum Hosts 'The Art of Paper' Exhibition Featuring Handmade Paper Works

Asheville Art Museum Hosts 'The Art of Paper' Exhibition Featuring Handmade Paper Works
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Execution of Christa Pike stayed. When was NC's last execution?

Execution of Christa Pike stayed. When was NC's last execution?

Christa Pike's execution was stayed in Tennessee. In North Carolina it has been 20 years since its last execution.
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North Carolina high school football schedule for Week 7, including every WNC game

North Carolina high school football schedule for Week 7, including every WNC game

See the schedule of North Carolina high school football games in Western North Carolina in Week 7 of NCHSAA, NCISAA season.