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Washington has sent $861 million to help western North Carolina counties rebuild their water infrastructure. But the money is far from enough, Stein said.
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The new map was drawn by Democrats and approved by Virginia voters, but the state Supreme Court declared the referendum null and void because lawmakers failed to follow the proper procedures to get the issue on the ballot.
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Gov. Jared Polis' controversial commutation follows a pressure campaign by the Trump administration to free Tina Peters, an ex-county official who was convicted of tampering with election equipment.
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It received conditional approval – now contested – to increase patient capacity by 13 percent; staff is projected to grow 3.7 percent.
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Rep. Chuck Edwards confirms he is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee, but denies he has done anything wrong. -
Recovery from substance use disorder requires community. What happens when a disaster tears that apart? -
Western North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards, who represents the 11th Congressional District, is reportedly under investigation by the U.S. House Ethics Committee over unspecified allegations.
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A new report from Mountain BizWorks sheds light on the WNC Strong: Helene Business Recovery Fund. It was created days after Hurricane Helene to provide rapid recovery loans to small businesses suffering economic losses due to the impacts of the storm. -
‘A dream come true’: Pickleball fans voice excitement as Asheville seeks input on new sports complexThe city is gathering feedback from community members as it eyes two potential locations for a new pickleball facility.
