In Helene’s aftermath, private school voucher expansion 'frankly disgusting:' WNC lawmaker
State lawmakers may override Gov. Cooper's veto of H.B. 10, a bill that would allocate $463 million more to the state's ...
FEMA program repurposing Helene-downed WNC trees into firewood, furniture, mulch and more
According to FEMA, more than 320,000 pounds had already been removed as part of the project, including 65 truckloads at the ...
Weekend reads: Rebuilding WNC, Trump’s cabinet raises eyebrows, and hundreds of uncounted ballots
Rebuilding western NC after Helene By Galen Bacharier Gov.-elect views recovery in west as ‘top priority’ entering ...
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Helene recovery in WNC: Relief and voting relocations, FEMA's housing needs, more
(This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccurate headline.) The Thursday, Oct. 24, Buncombe County ...
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Lowe's launches $2.5 million grant for WNC small businesses impacted by Helene
Monday, Nov. 18 is the first day to submit online applications for the Lowe's small business grant in Western North Carolina.
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'Confined near their waste': NC advocates call for WNC prisoners release after Helene
In total, 2,190 inmates from five prisons in WNC were evacuated to other facilities temporarily due to damages caused by the ...
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Two schools in WNC placed on lockdown during Friday incident
Two schools in Western North Carolina were put on lockdown, Friday morning. Deputies in Rutherford County responded to the ...
WNC Farmers Market offers reduced-price and free spots for area vendors and musicians
The WNC Farmers Market announced on Facebook that local small businesses who may have lost their space or selling opportunity ...
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In Helene's wake, WNC congressional candidates Rudow, Edwards want to rebuild the region
Chuck Edwards, a Republican representing WNC's 11th Congressional District. Edwards is seeking his second term in Congress. The Citizen Times spoke to Rudow and Edwards ahead of the Nov. 5 ...
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Two new teams crack the Week 12 WNC high school football power rankings
The Western North Carolina high school football rankings are back for the final week of the regular season. Heading into Week ...
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Murphy, West Henderson hit season highs in WNC high school football Week 11 power rankings
What seemed like a shocking upset in Week 1 to Franklin has turned into one of WNC's best losses, and the Bulldogs have ...
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WNC farms disaster relief meeting offers recovery resources after Tropical Storm Helene
On Oct. 29, WNC farmers filled the White Horse event venue in Black Mountain seeking short- and long-term aid and answers at a collaborative disaster relief informational meeting. Karen McSwain ...