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Scott Anderson, a former U.S. diplomat and Brookings Institution fellow, breaks down how a term from the George W. Bush administration is influencing U.S. actions at sea.
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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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Gov. Josh Stein appointed members to the advisory council on Latino Affairs, including two Western North Carolinians. They hope to be the voice for the experiences of the community who live in the mountains. -
Council approved a Helene home-repair partnership, reopened applications for recovery boards, and debated how quickly business proposals are moving compared with long-standing requests from Asheville’s historically Black neighborhoods. -
Jen Hampton had been speaking with local residents about reported mold issues after Helene when the incident occurred. -
In response to the university’s plan to build a 5,000- seat soccer stadium and destroy 45-acres of woods, community members heard alternative proposals for UNC Asheville’s millennial campus property. -
Warren Wilson College sustained significant damage from Hurricane Helene last year. They were originally left out of the disaster recovery act of 2025 but were then included in the recent passage of House Bill 358. -
After the federal government shutdown cut staffing and services at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, local governments and nonprofits in the region stepped up to foot the bill and keep the park open during the peak fall season.
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