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U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz had a lot of hype accompanying him in these Winter Olympic Games. He's now got two gold medals, one silver, with one event to go.
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Canada was long the top dog of Olympic women's hockey. But with a win Thursday, the Americans could do more than earn a third gold medal — they could prove the sport's balance of power has shifted.
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For many in the former papermill town, the moratorium is an opportunity to think through a community-centered vision for the future. -
15 city council candidates made appeals to voters at Wednesday’s candidate forum mostly focusing on transit, affordable housing and safer streets. -
What you need to know from the Feb. 3 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting.
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College Democrats of North Carolina and students from three universities are suing the North Carolina State Board of Elections over early voting sites for the 2026 primary. -
At a briefing Friday morning, the governor said unsafe driving conditions remain a top concern. -
Hurricane Helene recovery and the cost of living were also among the issues the candidates tackled during the event at A-B Tech.
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