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Western N.C. horse sanctuary still waiting for FEMA funds to fix damage caused by...

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. — For nearly 22 months, western North Carolina has been recovering from Helene. As the two-year anniversary approaches, many property owners are still waiting for assistance from FEMA. For the seven horses living on Missed Path Sanctuary outside of Asheville, life serves as a second chance.
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Woman arrested in western NC stabbing

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – A woman has been arrested after investigators said she stabbed a man multiple times at his home. The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called last week to a reported stabbing in Marion. At the scene deputies reportedly found a man with multiple cuts and stab wounds acros
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NC removes Mills River’s unique freedom to reduce building density

MILLS RIVER – In a major rollback of Mills River’s power to regulate development, the town’s new unified development ordinance , in the works for about two years, was nullified by the General Assembly July 2. Mills River was, for a time, the only municipality in North Carolina granted an exemption from a statewide ban
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Tater Babies restaurant closes, Feta Flav reopens in downtown brewery

HENDERSONVILLE – Hendersonville restaurant Feta Flav is going back to its roots, returning to the Greek cuisine and the brewery scene where it got its start, at a new spot downtown. Feta Flav began as a food truck in 2020, parking outside breweries all over Henderson and Transylvania counties: Burning Blush, Guidon, Wh
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Hendersonville Plans Free Community Splash Day at Sullivan Park

Hendersonville families can cool off with a free Community Splash Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Sullivan Park, 712 Martin Circle. The three-hour city event is open to the public and will combine water activities, children’s refreshments and a small street festival with community organizations.
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Men in Blue Punch Playoff Ticket with Draw at Hickory FC

Hickory — (WLOS) The Men in Blue used a strong defensive performance to earn a clean sheet at rival Hickory FC and punch their ticket to the playoffs via a 0-0 draw. Asheville earned the first chance of the night when Momo Diop slalomed through the Hickory backline and got off a quick shot headed for the bottom corner
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A swarm of solar ‘bees’ are coming to western North Carolina community hubs

Nearly two years ago, Hurricane Helene knocked out power in Burnsville, North Carolina. Fire Chief Niles Howell had to use the station’s generator to keep everything running. Through the storm, and the devastating flooding that followed, the fire department provided a landing pad for helicopters, a base for search-and-
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American Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage, urges donors to give now

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage and is urging people to donate blood as soon as possible to help protect patient care. The organization says a steep decline in blood donations since the end of May has created a growing gap between the nation's blood supply and patie
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North Carolina Budget Raises Teacher and State Public-Safety Pay

North Carolina’s new state budget is now law, setting higher pay for public school teachers and several categories of state public-safety employees. Gov. Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 257 on July 7, making it Session Law 2026-41 and ending a stretch of more than two years without a full state budget.
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7,926-square-foot Texas Roadhouse set to break ground on site of old hotel damaged by...

TEXAS Roadhouse is due to break ground on another new restaurant in the US. The restaurant chain has announced new locations in Hendersonville, North Carolina; Rocky Mount, North Carolina; and Bastrop, Texas. Now, Texas Roadhouse is set to begin construction on a new location on August 17 where the Days...

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