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WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — An attempt to tree a bear in North Carolina has ended with a hunter injured and the bear dead.

NC -- (NCDOT) I-40 westbound will be closed for up to five days in November to repair this bridge at mile marker 19 leading to the Pigeon River Gorge.

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Wildlife officials in North Carolina are investigating what happened to a black bear that was found dead and bound with a rope around its neck.

As temperatures begin to drop we want to make sure people know where to go when frigid weather strikes. If you or someone you know needs shelter, the following sites are available when the Asheville-Buncombe CODE PURPLE is in effect.

Asheville -- Press Release Oct 30, 2019 The Asheville Police Department (APD) is dedicated to furthering our commitment to transparency and accountability. The APD has updated its existing Search and Seizure policy to incorporate the use of a written consent form to ensure that residents have a full understanding of their rights regarding consent-based searches.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina legislators finalized changes on Tuesday to beef up mail-in absentee ballot rules and punishments for violations after a voting fraud investigation of a congressional race led to a new election this year.

This morning 45 rabbits were left outside our adoption center. They were cuddled together for warmth and very scared. We need your help. We are looking for fosters, adopters and volunteers to help with their care. We also need supplies If you can, please donate today.

Western District of North Carolina -- Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office 

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Evidence is so strong that Republicans carved North Carolina’s congressional districts for a specific — and illegal — partisan advantage that those lines must be barred now from use, a lawyer representing voters told judges on Thursday.