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President Trump says he'll know "probably in the first two minutes" whether Vladimir Putin is serious about ending the war in Ukraine, touting his past relationship with the Russian leader.
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The law requires all users to verify their ages before using common social media sites ranging from Facebook to Nextdoor.
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Want to follow the money in Buncombe County? Here’s your guide to how county government leaders shape and vote on municipal spending.
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Volunteers, scientists, and hikers are asking for transparency in a process they say could prioritize profit over ecosystems.
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The U.S. Forest Service announced portions of the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness are closed due to a wildfire.Bee Rock Creek Fire causes evacuations in McDowell County.
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At a press conference in Haywood County, Attorney General Jeff Jackson said his office would work to prosecute fraud after the storm.
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Mike Clampitt who represents Jackson, Swain and Transylvania counties announced that he has been diagnosed with a rare cancer. He says he will be avoiding public gatherings and might not be able to respond to constituent messages.
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Gov. Stein says the funding is sorely needed for post-Helene cleanup.
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Hurricane Helene flooded the plaza leased by post office, and community members say the venue should reopen.
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On his 100th day in office, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein addressed officials at an NC Association of County Commissioners meeting in Asheville about progress made six months post-Helene, wildfires, and funding.
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Spring is fire season in the mountains. If a wildfire starts in your backyard, know what to do.
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Dolen Perkins-Valdez’s Happy Land is based on the real story of a post–Civil War settlement built by freed people near the North Carolina–South Carolina line.