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The shutdown's suspension of food aid and rising healthcare costs is putting new pressure on both parties to break the stalemate in Washington
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Kipruto, an Olympic bronze medalist, narrowly beat fellow Kenyan Alexander Mutiso in the Pro Men's race, as both men finished with a time of 2:08:09.
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Severe damage from Helene led engineers to declare the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge beyond repair, but volunteers say the garden’s legacy will live on. -
Officials say the risk to the general public remains low as Jackson and Macon counties investigate possible exposure. -
The latest Mountain BizWorks survey provides a snapshot of recovery among more than 700 small businesses in the region. -
What you need to know from the Aug. 5 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting. -
The county recently started using a state debris removal program after federal reimbursements were slow to arrive. -
NC-11 Democrats have changed the speaker line-up for an upcoming fundraiser after controversy surrounding local leaders inviting a single primary contender to headline the event.
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