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Asheville's water system might not be repaired for weeks

Asheville's water system could take weeks to fully repair, according to city officials. When Helene brought floods to the region, it severely damaged water distribution pipes and washed away roads to the system's facilities. Officials say water service will return to some areas before others. Buncombe County is also in need of water for residents in Asheville and other cities throughout the county.

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Race & Equity

UNC board committee passes policy that threatens DEI at NC public universities

Brianna Atkinson | WUNC

The policy affects all Diversity Equity and Inclusion offices and employees in the University of North Carolina System.

Education

UNC Charlotte stands out as NC colleges retool how to teach kids to read

Ann Doss Helms

A review of UNC system colleges of education found only UNC Charlotte had a strong program for using the science of reading to prepare elementary teachers. Now the others are scrambling to catch up.