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Monteath’s Auto faces an uncertain future as flood damage and looting stall recovery efforts
Four months after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, businesses along Swannanoa River Road remain in crisis ...
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The Blue Banner’s Best New Songs of the Week: January 24
We’ve compiled the top songs from the past month, including up-and-coming artists to veteran stars, released this week. Give ...
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Seconds sale gives second chances for art post-Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene hit the River Arts District hard, but decades-old glass sale traditions help local artists at the North ...
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“A Murder on Campus” author hopes new release will inspire further investigation into Virginia Olson’s cold case
UNC Asheville alumnus Brian Santana and co-author Cameron Santana’s “A Murder on Campus” reveals new research developments in ...
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Board game café navigates reopening while serving its community during uncertain times
The Well Played Board Game Café team pulled together to turn their unlit and waterless space into a much-needed refuge for ...
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Five Points community unites to preserve UNCA’s urban forest through development concerns
Concerned community members, students and environmental activists formed an organization titled “Save UNCA Woods” to preserve ...
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Student Organization fights to end food insecurity for students and community members
Ending food insecurity is a team effort      At UNC Asheville many students stayed home with only virtual classes until the ...
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Ankle deep in a river’s rage
The girl stood ankle-deep in the French Broad’s revenge note. 10 inches of brown water clung to her leg like it had a grudge. A dumpster floated past like Noah forgot a few things when he built the ...