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Lilly Knoepp

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  1. Article · Sep 3, 2026 · Lilly Knoepp | NC Local

    Forest Service declines public meeting on Wilson Creek ICE operation; Advocates call response ‘a shell game’ (opens the original)

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    The U.S. Forest Service declined a call for a public meeting following the June immigration operation where 13 people were arrested in the Pisgah National Forest, angering local environmental advocates. Advocacy groups, including the Southern Environmental Law Center, MountainTrue, American Whitewater, Friends of Big Ivy, Forest Keeper, Latinos Aventureros, the North Carolina Chapter of the Sierra Club, and the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association condemned the June Immigrations and Customs Enf

  2. Article · Aug 12, 2026 · Lilly Knoepp, NC Local

    State Rep. Jennifer Balkcom is taking U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards’ place on the NC-11 ticket. Here’s what that means for her state House seat (opens the original)

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    There is a new candidate on the November ballot vying to represent the 11th congressional district in Congress. On Monday night, Republicans shared that Jennifer Balkcom, who has served two terms representing the 117th House district in the North Carolina General Assembly, will replace U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards on the ballot. “I’m blessed to receive the Republican nomination for the 11th Congressional District. Western North Carolina is where I was born, raised, and chose to raise my own family,”

  3. Article · Aug 6, 2026 · Lilly Knoepp | NC Local

    ICE says Forest Service requested cooperation in Wilson Creek operation. Here’s how law enforcement in national forests works (opens the original)

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    A popular swimming hole in the Pisgah National Forest became the site of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation late last month, raising questions about when and how law enforcement partners with federal immigration enforcement officers in North Carolina. This is the first time ICE has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service in the state in recent years, ICE spokesperson Lindsay Williams told NC Local. The initial request for the operation came from Forest Service Law Enforcement,

  4. Article · Aug 5, 2026 · Lilly Knoepp | NC Local

    U.S. Rep. Edwards dropped out of congressional race: What does it mean for voters? (opens the original)

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    Following misconduct allegations and a censure recommendation by the U.S. House Ethics Committee, Rep. Chuck Edwards announced his departure from the Western North Carolina congressional race. “After much prayer and reflection, I’ve decided to withdraw from my re-election campaign. I will complete my current term,” Edwards wrote on X at 3:30am on Wednesday. Edwards said he would serve out the remainder of his current term. Earlier this week, the committee shared its findings into alleged miscond

  5. Article · Jul 25, 2026 · Lilly Knoepp | NC Local

    'Crafting' a recovery: How art is helping WNC recover from Hurricane Helene (opens the original)

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    Artistic interpretations of a tiny green amphibian could be an unlikely driver of economic recovery in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene devastated the region in late 2024. The Green Salamander Art Trail includes 33 pieces of art featuring the native green salamander at 30 businesses throughout Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Village and the Blue Ridge Foothills. Artists and business owners hope the trail will entice tourists and art lovers to visit the area. “The [green salamander] in front

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