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Buncombe County Budget Proposal Raises School Funding ConcernsBuncombe County Budget Proposal Raises School Funding Concerns

Buncombe County Budget Proposal Raises School Funding Concerns

News Summary Buncombe County's proposed budget has sparked worries over public school funding as local educators express concerns about insufficient…

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Budget Cuts Threaten Staffing at Asheville City SchoolsBudget Cuts Threaten Staffing at Asheville City Schools

Budget Cuts Threaten Staffing at Asheville City Schools

News Summary Asheville City Schools faces potential staffing reductions due to the proposed Buncombe County budget for 2025-26, which includes…

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Ongoing Legal Battle Leaves NC Students Without Education FundingOngoing Legal Battle Leaves NC Students Without Education Funding

Ongoing Legal Battle Leaves NC Students Without Education Funding

News Summary The Leandro case continues to affect 1.5 million public school students in North Carolina, with unresolved issues on…

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Asheville City Schools Face Budget Cuts and Potential LayoffsAsheville City Schools Face Budget Cuts and Potential Layoffs

Asheville City Schools Face Budget Cuts and Potential Layoffs

News Summary Asheville City Schools are confronting staff layoffs due to proposed budget cuts discussed in the Buncombe County budget.…

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North Carolina Students Face End-Of-Grade Testing Amidst RecoveryNorth Carolina Students Face End-Of-Grade Testing Amidst Recovery

North Carolina Students Face End-Of-Grade Testing Amidst Recovery

News Summary Students across North Carolina are participating in End-Of-Grade (EOG) testing this May, crucial for measuring academic performance. The…

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Severe Storms Expected in Western North CarolinaSevere Storms Expected in Western North Carolina

Severe Storms Expected in Western North Carolina

News Summary Severe storms are forecasted to hit western North Carolina starting at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, with risks of…

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Impact of Hurricane Helene on Asheville’s Tourism IndustryImpact of Hurricane Helene on Asheville’s Tourism Industry

Impact of Hurricane Helene on Asheville’s Tourism Industry

News Summary Hurricane Helene has severely affected Asheville's tourism sector, causing a 33% drop in short-term rental occupancy and 43%…

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Norfolk Southern Reopens Freight Rail Service in AshevilleNorfolk Southern Reopens Freight Rail Service in Asheville

Norfolk Southern Reopens Freight Rail Service in Asheville

News Summary Norfolk Southern has resumed freight rail service between Asheville, NC, and east Tennessee, following extensive repairs after Hurricane…

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Asheville Tourism Industry Urges Travelers to ReturnAsheville Tourism Industry Urges Travelers to Return

Asheville Tourism Industry Urges Travelers to Return

News Summary Asheville's tourism sector is recovering from Hurricane Helene's impacts, with a 33% drop in short-term rental occupancy and…

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Tragic Shooting Outside Capital Jewish MuseumTragic Shooting Outside Capital Jewish Museum

Tragic Shooting Outside Capital Jewish Museum

News Summary A shocking shooting incident outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. claimed the lives of two young…

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