The 413-2 vote closes the ethics case against the Western North Carolina congressman. Edwards apologized to two former staffers and his wife, but continued to deny that he sexually harassed the women.
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Chaos unfolds at the Miami immigration court after judges are assigned mega master calendars, hearings where judges see more than 100 immigrants at once.
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Big tech companies like Apple and Microsoft use devices, training and conferences for teachers and students to embed in schools. The New York Times' Natasha Singer discusses the impact in Coding Kids.
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Health officials say people may have been exposed at two locations in Asheville and Hendersonville after an out-of-state resident traveled through the area while infectious.
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More than 200 people turned out to see the former governor, who faces Republican Michael Whatley in the fall.
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What to know about City Council’s Aug. 20 agenda briefing
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Asheville considers early termination of Flock, but leaves door open for other license plate readersAsheville City Council will soon vote on a resolution that would force an early termination of the police department’s contract with Flock and request the removal of 11 automated license plate readers.
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Mission Hospital, AdventHealth, UNC Health West and Novant Health are all vying for state approval to add up to 92 beds to their new or existing facilities.
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What you need to know from the Aug. 18 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting.