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Asheville Citizen-Times
Will the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library continue to run without her?
Here's what we know about the fate of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which has provided free books to children ages 0-5 since 1995.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Publix is changing its express lanes. Will Tennessee stores follow?
Publix is making changes to its express checkout lanes, drawing mixed reaction from customers. What to know in Tennessee.
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Asheville Citizen-Times
Healthcare costs, Medicaid cuts draw increased scrutiny from NC Dems
Healthcare costs and Medicaid cuts are drawing scrutiny from Democrats in North Carolina ahead of midterms.
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Asheville Citizen-Times
Surveillance fears linger in Asheville after city ends Flock contract
Surveillance cameras remain in Buncombe County and questions about police access persist.
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Asheville Citizen-Times
Duplexes, bigger backyard homes now allowed under Asheville zoning changes
Asheville City Council passed a set of zoning changes that allow more duplexes, larger backyard cottages, and no parking minimums for new development.
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Asheville Citizen-Times
WNC boards approve 'Lennie's Law'; could increase bike safety in N.C.
The Leonard Antonelli and Jacob Hill Bicycle Safety Zone Act of 2025 proposes stricter enforcement to posted speed limits on popular cycling routes.
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Wilmington Star-News
Heavy rain could unleash Wilmington's missing summer pest
The buzzing and biting from mosquitoes have been mostly missing from the Wilmington area this summer. That's about to change, and here's why.
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Asheville Citizen-Times
Helene recovery could take 25 years, USDA official says
Nearly two years after Helene, recovery and hardship coexist, as officials say WNC still faces housing shortages, lagging employment and decades of infrastructure work.
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Asheville Citizen-Times
Why two teams joined latest WNC Super 10 Volleyball Rankings for Week 2
Our latest Super 10 Volleyball Rankings includes two new teams and a shakeup near the top. See our latest poll.
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Westchester County Journal News
17 face charges in major NY drug trafficking bust
Seventeen people face charges after a drug ring allegedly shipped cocaine from Puerto Rico to New York.
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Asheville Citizen-Times
Pumpkin Spice season is here. These local fall flavors rival Starbucks
Starbucks to release its fall beverages, including its Pumpkin Spice Latte. Where to find fall flavors at Asheville coffee shops.
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UPSIDE Foods Withdraws Bid for Believer Meats' North Carolina Facility
UPSIDE Foods Withdraws Bid for Believer Meats' North Carolina Facility
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