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UNC board votes to eliminate DEI efforts at NC public universities including UNC Asheville
The UNC Board of Governors adopted a policy requiring "institutional neutrality" and eliminating funding for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in a nearly unanimous vote May 23 at its regular meeting in Raleigh, with all but two members voting in favor. The vote repeals two DEI policies adopted in September 2019, which required each of the state’s 17 public campuses — which include UNC Asheville, Western Carolina University and Appalachian State — employ roles such as a...
🚧 Update on I-85 Barrier System Repairs in Franklin, Macon County
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Alabama. Attention drivers: As repair efforts continue on the barrier system along Interstate 85 in Franklin, Macon County, AL, the right lane and right shoulder will be closed to traffic. Commuters are advised to proceed with caution when traveling through the affected area. This update is essential for those planning their travel and seeking to avoid potential delays. Please stay alert to ensure the safety of both the workers on site and your fellow travelers during these repairs.
Tornado hit Black Mountain, NWS confirms; first in more than 2 decades for Buncombe County
(WGHP) – Buncombe County observed its first tornado in over two decades last Thursday. The NWS Greenville-Spartanburg confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in Black Mountain, North Carolina, at 12:15 a.m. Thursday. The tornado had peak winds of 85 mph and traveled nearly two and a half miles. This is the first tornado in the […]
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