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Author Archives: Amanda James

Amanda James is a contributing government reporter for Carolina Public Press.

Posted inBuncombe

Buncombe commissioners OK incentives to bring 551 jobs to Black Mountain

by Amanda James April 19, 2017July 7, 2020

County approves $25.5 million in grants despite concerns that most jobs only pay $30,000, which might be too low for workers to afford to live in Buncombe.

Needle exchange legalization
Posted inBuncombe

Buncombe just says no to funds, looks at options for battling opioid deaths

by Amanda James April 5, 2017July 7, 2020
Shiloh Community Garden
Posted inCounties

Buncombe County anti-poverty funding in search of projects

by Amanda James March 30, 2017July 7, 2020
Western Carolina Rescue Mission
Posted inPolitics & Government

Buncombe County weighs approach to opioid epidemic

by Amanda James March 22, 2017July 7, 2020
Solar farm near Canton, NC
Posted inEnvironment

Buncombe makes sustainable energy push with LEDs, solar

by Amanda James March 8, 2017July 7, 2020

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