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4:03pm Mar 02, 2020

Economy Economy

Blue Ridge Parkway Sees Rise In Visitors

by David Ford

New tourism numbers are out for the Blue Ridge Parkway with nearly 15 million visitors last year adding to the local economy.
5:00am Dec 06, 2016

Economy Economy Human Interest Race News

Greensboro Grocery Store Redefines "Ownership"

by Eddie Garcia

A new grocery store has opened in Northeast Greensboro that’s eroding an 18 year food desert. A food desert is an an urban area where affordable or quality fresh food is difficult to find.

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Appalachian Regional Commission

2:06pm Feb 24, 2015

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Report Looks At 50-Year Impact Of Appalachian Anti-Poverty Agency

A new report examines the 50-year impact of an anti-poverty agency that targets the Appalachian counties in the U.S. and the results are mixed.