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More Housing on Steep Slopes: City Wants It, Neighbors Don’t
Changes to Brevard’s law on developing steep hillsides will allow both an affordable project and greater density in the biggest residential developments…
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Opinion: Larry Chapman and Blurred Line between Patriotism and Militarism
Let's honor soldiers and sailors, especially, of course, the ones who died in battle, while being aware that exalting their service above others' can…
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Market-Based Reassessment Means Higher Taxes for Residents, Big Cuts for Big Businesses
Transylvania County’s recent property reappraisal was conducted by the books, but in Brevard is leading to “unfair” tax burden on low-income residents…
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Clarification in Column About River Clearance
I got things turned around in one section of the story.
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Opinion: When it Comes to Clearing Storm Debris Clearance, Less is Better
Federal taxpayers could pay as much $66 million for removing debris from county rivers. Let’s think about trying to save money — and river habitat.
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Opinion: Unlock SAFE. Nonprofit Needs to Open up to Restore Credibility. And I’ll Help
The domestic violence organization has made a good first step, hiring a new executive director. Now it needs to show it's serious about getting past its…
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Excess Debris Removal in County Rivers Created “Ecological Crisis,” Critics Say, and Could Cost as much as $66 Million
The clearance of rivers choked with deadfall from Helene is needed to protect bridges and prevent future flooding. But critics decry its bloated costs…
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