A Transylvania County science research and education center with roots in the Space Race is getting back to its original mission, helping NASA track astronauts as they head to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
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An executive order from President Trump seeks to create federal lists of eligible voters and instructs the Postal Service to send ballots only to approved voters. It faces certain legal challenges.
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President Trump is set to address the nation on the Iran war Wednesday night and provide an "important update," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
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Here is a list of the shelters across the region that have been publicly announced so far.
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Residents are preparing for the worst and hoping for the best.
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The latest case brings the state’s total to 11 confirmed infections, six of which are in WNC
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The awards recognize culinary excellence across the United States.
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The Forest Service extended permitless wood collection into 2026 because downed trees still pose a fire risk.
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Antanette Mosley and Vic Morman are both found eligible to run for office.