Sylva Pride says it won’t apply for another parade permit for its annual September event after the town council refused a road closure request, but citizen group 'We Will March' says they plan to march anyway.
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Tonight! 📅 BPR's Lilly Knoepp will moderate a panel of experts and government leaders as they discuss public concerns around voting in North Carolina and strengthen civil discourse.

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Republican U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, NC-11, was sanctioned but will not pay a fine following a bipartisan commission’s finding he violated Congressional communication standards when he sent constituents newsletters attacking President Joe Biden.

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Didn't quite expect to see NPR post a story I wrote. Here's to the beginning of a beautiful friendship, Blue Ridge Public Radio.

The Health Department has confirmed 27 cases, with most occurring among school-aged children.

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At a student-led protest on Thursday, UNC Asheville staff and college students said they are shocked and angry North Carolina system leaders might reverse diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campus.

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The most recent data show 739 people living unhoused in Asheville and the surrounding area, but new methodology in counting played a role in the documented increase, officials said.

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Do you have questions about the 2024 election?

I'll be moderating an evening with cybersecurity experts, election officials, and more at Western Carolina University as part of the Bipartisan Trusted Election Town Hall tour to answer your questions on Tuesday at 6:30pm!

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Of the more than 200 people who attended Wednesday night’s Asheville Housing Authority meeting, only eight were allowed to speak during a tight 30-minute public comment period.

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North Carolina wildlife officials expect one of the bear cubs hurt during a recent incident at an Asheville apartment complex will be released into the wild later this year.

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The Buncombe County TDA voted this week to award nearly $10 millionto a dozen local projects as part of its inaugural Legacy Investment From Tourism (LIFT) grants – but notably, the panel steered clear of funding affordable housing.
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Mark Meadows, former North Carolina congressman and chief of staff to former President Donald Trump, is indicted on felony charges in Arizona.

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Early voting begins this week as some voters head back to the polls for a second primary. The May 14 election will finalize the candidates for lieutenant governor and state auditor, two statewide races that were too close to call.

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The public had a lot to say about the proposed business improvement district, or BID, at Tuesday’s city council meeting.

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.Blue Ridge Public Radio reports: The Buncombe County Planning Board has postponed a much-anticipated vote about regulations for new short-term rentals such as those found on Airbnb and VRBO.

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A new business improvement district (BID) in downtown Asheville would use $1.25 million in added tax revenue to fund beautification, cleaning and public safety initiatives – but not everyone thinks it will improve life downtown.

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The first marijuana dispensary in the state opened on Saturday on the Qualla Boundary.

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This evening, the Buncombe County Planning Board will hold a much-anticipated vote on regulations for new short-term rentals.

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