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Author Archives: Ben Haines

Ben Haines is a former reporting intern at Carolina Public Press.

Posted inAvery, Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Yancey

Demand for concealed handgun permits growing across WNC, but by how much?

by Ben Haines June 11, 2013July 8, 2020

Carolina Public Press surveyed sheriff’s offices in the 18 westernmost counties and found that, depending on your county, some answers that may surprise you.

Posted inBuncombe, Jackson, Politics & Government, Resources, Special Reports, Watauga

Full Disclosure workshops emphasize the importance of public information

by Ben Haines April 10, 2013July 8, 2020
Posted inAvery, Environment, McDowell, Rutherford, Transylvania, Watauga, Yancey

State parks in WNC draw crowds, but see mild decline

by Ben Haines March 13, 2013July 8, 2020
Posted inAvery, Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Politics & Government, Polk, Resources, Rutherford, Special Reports, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Yancey

A guide to accessing local-government meetings online

by Ben Haines March 11, 2013July 8, 2020

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