After a two-year fight over LGBTQ books and displays, Yancey County is pulling its public library out of a regional system.
Jessica Wakeman
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U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards Accused of Hitting Man At Rotary Event
The rumor mill has been churning over allegations Edwards struck an audience member at the “Peace in Action” conference.
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‘Of Course People are Yelling’: Rep. Chuck Edwards Faces Protesters at Asheville Town Hall
The GOP lawmaker’s answers were tough to hear over disruptions from the crowd of about 300 people.
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FEMA Extends Temporary Hotel Stays, But Not Without Widespread Confusion
While some have been granted several more months in hotels, concerns abound about messaging, access, and what Trump plans to do with FEMA.Â
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It’s Christmas at the Biltmore. For Nearby Businesses, It’s a Lost Holiday Season.
Asheville has welcomed tourism back after Hurricane Helene. But in Biltmore Village, recovery is still months away.
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Helene Has Put New Stress On Asheville’s Unhoused Population
The area already faced rising housing prices and a growing number of people without homes.