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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The Trump administration and its critics are waging a war of images on the National Mall like none before. The president's face stares down from federal buildings while statues and posters mock him below.
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Tuesday's ruling reinstates the immigration status of those who came via CBP One and whose status was terminated.
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Over the last few months, state officials have raised concerns about FEMA’s response time and its commitment to moving the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program program forward. The agency has not awarded money for any home buyouts yet.
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While registered to vote in Asheville and serving on City Council, Antanette Mosley took homestead exemption on Atlanta property.
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Jackson County Board of Elections voted 3-2 to remove an early voting site at Western Carolina University for the 2026 primary elections. Due to North Carolina law, the primary election plans will now be decided by the state board of elections.
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Preservation work is finished at the Tryon birthplace of the legendary singer, but community planning continues before it opens to the public
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Rezoning city’s last industrial development site is ‘simply not in Asheville’s best long-term interest,’ executive director says
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What you need to know from the Dec. 9 Asheville City Council meeting