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Candidates pitch transit tax, other proposals at Asheville forum

Candidates pitch transit tax, other proposals at Asheville forum

A transit tax referendum, a dedicated city grants department, and a revamped citizen committee on policing were all floated at a Sept. 28 event.
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Taxes, rural needs discussed in Madison commissioner candidates forum

Taxes, rural needs discussed in Madison commissioner candidates forum

The five candidates — Bill Briggs, Shannon Dowler, Jeremy Hensley, Connie Molland and Alan Wyatt met in a Sept. 22 forum at AB Tech in Marshall.
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Trump approval polls show continue decline in NC as September ends

Trump approval polls show continue decline in NC as September ends

Here's how the Trump is faring in the court of public opinion as September 2026 comes to a close.
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Buncombe midterm voters to decide on $70M in new county borrowing

Buncombe midterm voters to decide on $70M in new county borrowing

If approved, the new funds would support affordable housing, land conservation, and outdoor recreation opportunities across the county.
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DA clears Asheville officers in fatal shooting outside Shakey's bar

DA clears Asheville officers in fatal shooting outside Shakey's bar

District Attorney Todd Williams cleared an Asheville officer who shot and killed an armed man outside a dive bar.
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Some NC county election officials promoted conspiracies about 2020 outcome, Jan. 6

Some NC county election officials promoted conspiracies about 2020 outcome, Jan. 6

Election board members who shared fringe theories and disinformation now make decisions on elections administration.
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Rutherford County church leader gets probation in 2013 assault case

Rutherford County church leader gets probation in 2013 assault case

Assault victim Matthew Fenner said he is grateful his lengthy legal ordeal is over. "I feel like I can finally breathe again," he said.
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NC divorces require a 1 year separation. A new bill could change that

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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NC trout stocking delayed after heat and storm fish losses

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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Opinion: North Carolina’s farm families are hurting — don’t tax them more

Opinion: North Carolina’s farm families are hurting — don’t tax them more

A national wealth tax could hurt family farms that are land rich but cash poor, says former Rep. Heath Shuler.
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Guajiro parks food truck, debuts brick-and-mortar Cuban restaurant

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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Multiple NC Starbucks stores among 250 closures announces by company

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.