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Federal SNAP funding shift leaves NC counties with millions in added costs (opens the original)
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — North Carolina counties are taking on a larger share of the cost of administering SNAP beginning Oct. 1, a change expected to cost local governments millions of dollars more this fiscal year. The change taking effect does not reduce the amount of SNAP benefits recipients receive. Instead, it changes how the administrative costs of providing those benefits are divided between the federal government and counties. “The federal cost share drops to 25%, meaning 75% of the cos
Over $11.2M in tourism tax dollars to fund 10 projects across Buncombe County (opens the original)
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — More than $11.2 million in tourism tax revenue is going toward 10 projects across Buncombe County, including Helene recovery efforts and new and improved community spaces. The funding comes through the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority's Legacy Investment from Tourism Fund, or LIFT Fund. "What's really important about the Legacy Investment from Tourism Fund is that it is occupancy tax dollars that are paid by visitors that stay in hotels, vacation rentals, or
Spruce Pine businesses, fall tourism affected by Blue Ridge Parkway closures (opens the original)
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SPRUCE PINE, N.C. (WLOS) — Leaf season is underway in western North Carolina, bringing along one of the most important tourism periods of the year for mountain communities. But in Spruce Pine, businesses say lingering closures along the Blue Ridge Parkway are affecting some of the traffic they typically see coming into town. Stephanie Medford at Spruce Pine Florists said the parkway has historically played a major role in directing visitors toward the area. Some sections of the parkway near Spru
Asheville leaders look to nature-based, traditional solutions to strengthen water system (opens the original)
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Helene exposed vulnerabilities in Asheville's water infrastructure. Now, local leaders and environmental advocates say preparing for future storms will require looking beyond pipes and treatment plants. Asheville City Council member Maggie Ullman recently brought Asheville's experience to Climate Week in New York City, where she discussed how communities can become more resilient to extreme weather. “A lot of times the conversation is about how to prevent climate change,
Vacant, storm-damaged buildings raise safety concerns in Swannanoa (opens the original)
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SWANNANOA, N.C. (WLOS) — Nearly two years after Helene devastated parts of western North Carolina, damaged and vacant buildings remain scattered throughout Swannanoa, serving as visible reminders of the storm. Fire officials say the vacancies have led to growing safety concerns. Swannanoa Fire Chief Anthony Penland said some properties remain untouched or partially demolished as the community continues a recovery process; he says it still has a long way to go. “It’s just heartbreaking; it’s like
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