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NC lawmakers are debating teacher raises as Asheville schools struggle with the worst turnover in the state, a problem caused by pay and other issues.

Check out whats happening around Burke County.

The McDowell Democratic Party hosted their annual “Jingle Mingle” Christmas Party on Monday, Dec. 18, creating a festive atmosphere filled with camaraderie and political engagement.

Since the middle of last week, only two more local candidates have made it official by filing at the McDowell County Board of Elections office to seek elected office during

Since the middle of last week, only two more local candidates have made it official by filing at the McDowell County Board of Elections office to seek elected office during

The members of the 2023 North Carolina General Assembly will be sworn in on January 11. A national swing towards state political power, and a Republican supermajority in the Senate and state Supreme Court will underpin the next legislative session.BPR’s Regional Reporter Lilly Knoepp spoke to North Carolina politics expert Chris Cooper, head of the public policy institute at Western Carolina University about the upcoming year.

Henderson County (Dec 5, 2022) - Hendersonville Mayor Barbara Volk, Henderson County Emergency Management Director Jimmy Brissie and U.S. Rep.-elect Chuck Edwards were honored for their service to the region on Nov. 30 during the annual awards of the Land of Sky Regional Council.

He fought for transparency, accountability, equity and support directed to grass-roots organizations.

Activist Erica Meier said, "We need to get off fossil fuels, and we need to make drastic change if we are going to sustain our ways of life."

Hemp and CBD products are in danger of becoming illegal in North Carolina. Five people were treated for overdoses at Tryon Equestrian Center over the weekend. A suspect is behind bars for a murder in Cherokee County