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Trump's nominee for the Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, has dominated headlines for weeks. For some, his surname is a reminder of a disappearing accent in South Midland America.
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Rubio says U.S. combat operations in Iran are over as focus shifts to negotiations, takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in Ohio and Indiana, poll finds Democrats are in a strong position for midterms.
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The event comes more than 30 years after planning on the $1.8 billion project began. -
The Asheville Tourists home opener brought a sellout crowd to HomeTrust Park. The 102-year-old stadium, formerly known as McCormick Field, underwent an 18-month, nearly $40 million renovation to keep the team in Asheville.
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The film presents new revelations about the life of Masa, a photographer whose work in the 1920s and ‘30s played a key role in protecting the Great Smoky Mountains and the Appalachian Trail. -
Blannahassett Island, the roughly 10-acres island, faces an uncertain future after severe flooding from Hurricane Helene. Community members gathered at Marshall High Studios to give their input on the island’s future.
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Lew Bleiweis, the airport’s president and CEO, said the new facility is a crucial part of the airport’s $400 million expansion. -
The twisting, turning stretch of railway known as the Old Fort Loops runs about 13 miles between Old Fort and Swannanoa. It sustained heavy damage during Helene.
