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Commissioners outraged over Buncombe ranking last in disaster relief funds for Helene

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By Jessica Wakeman Verified
| Mountain Xpress Verified
Despite Buncombe County experiencing the highest number of destroyed owner-occupied units and destroyed rental units in Western North Carolina during Tropical Storm Helene, it has received the lowest percentage of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR) funds compared with other disaster-impacted counties. These federal funds are overseen by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In a Sept.
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Asheville City Council ends surveillance contract, but some remain skeptical

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By Jessica Wakeman Verified
| Mountain Xpress Verified
Asheville City Council passed a resolution, 5-2, at its Aug. 25 meeting, directing City Manager DK Wesley to terminate its contract with Flock Safety automated license plate readers (ALPRs). Vice Mayor Antanette Mosley and Council member Sheneika Smith were the two dissenting votes. The resolution directs Wesley to end the contract with Flock and request that Flock remove its hardware from the city. It also calls on the city manager to suspend current access and data sharing.
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Grounds for Complaint: Little League seeks fixes after Weaver Park overhaul

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By Edwin Arnaudin, Justin McGuire Verified, Jessica Wakeman Verified
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- by Justin McGuire Buncombe County is preparing to unveil a revised plan for Charles D. Owen Park this week, combining elements of two competing concepts for rebuilding the Swannanoa park devastated by Tropical… - by Jessica Wakeman County staff selected three projects to submit for CDBG-DR funding, explained Tyler Henry, the county's grants manager.
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