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Assault and kidnapping retrial for Word of Faith religious group leader set in North Carolina
A North Carolina religious leader's assault and kidnapping case is returning to court after nine years
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Word of Faith religious group leader gets probation in assault case in North Carolina
A leader of a secretive North Carolina religious group has been sentenced to two years of probation in a plea deal that dropped a felony kidnapping charge
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Asheville Citizen-Times
Multiple NC Starbucks stores among 250 closures announces by company
Here's what we know about recent North Carolina closures caused by the chain's 'Back to Starbucks' strategy announced in 2024.
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Asheville Citizen-Times
NC divorces require a 1 year separation. A new bill could change that
A new North Carolina bill could change separation requirement before a divorce is granted, and waive it completely in some cases.
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Asheville Citizen-Times
NC trout stocking delayed after heat and storm fish losses
North Carolina is delaying trout stocking until November after heat and storm damage killed 70% of hatchery fish.
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Asheville Citizen-Times
Guajiro parks food truck, debuts brick-and-mortar Cuban restaurant
Back better than ever, a local family has revived a historic Asheville landmark and brought Cuban cuisine to the River Arts District.
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Nashville Tennessean
Nashville dubbed a 2026 'boomtown,' ranked number 1 in desirability
The greater Nashville area ranks highly for desirability and livability in a new analysis based on survey data.
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USA Today
High school football scores: USA TODAY Sports Super 25, Week 6
Here are the latest high school football scores from around USA TODAY Sports Super 25 action.
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Asheville Citizen-Times
WNC activists push top houseplant grower for worker rights pledge
Organizers on a Day of Action call on top grower of ornamental plants, Costa Farms, to join its Planting Justice Program for workers.
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USA Today
Man in Kyrsten Sinema 'homewrecker' suit accused of trashing her home
Kyrsten Sinema said the ex-bodyguard she had sexual relationship with tossed valuable art into her pool and destroyed pricey bottles of booze.
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Asheville Citizen-Times
Polar vortex stirring. How will it, El Niño affect winter 2026 in NC?
The polar vortex and super El Niño can affect one another, changing winter conditions. Here's how North Carolina could be affected.
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USA Today
Is Ruben Gallego still viable for president in 2028 despite Swalwell?
The Democratic senator from Arizona sought a lower profile after drawing negative attention for his past relationships.
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