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News
Local journalist severely injured, hospitalized during protest
Leicester resident, local journalist and former Leicester Leader reporter Chad Nesbitt was severely injured and hospitalized last night (September 23)…
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Governor orders monuments removed, won’t say who ordered police to leave
By Rick Henderson RALEIGH — Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper ordered Confederate monuments on the grounds of the State Capitol removed “to…
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Government
Madison Cawthorn courts voters in runoff election
By Clint Parker Leicester – Republican 11th congressional Candidate Madison Cawthorn hobnobbed with supporters on Friday night out in the…
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Cooper signals veto of bill expanding dining and drinking options
By John Trump RALEIGH — A bill to reopen private bars and clubs, as well as expanding outdoor seating in restaurants…
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Government
DOT overspending blasted by state auditor at Senate committee
By Julie Havlak RALEIGH — Lawmakers blasted the NC Department of Transportation for careless overspending, suggesting the DOT is using the…
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Community
Sheriff’s Office Awarded 54K Grant from DOJ for PPE
Staff Report Asheville – The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a $41,750 grant from the U.S. Department of…
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Local Students Selected as Marshals at MHU
MARS HILL, NC — Fifteen students have been selected as university marshals for Mars Hill University for the 2020-2021 academic…
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Governor signs order easing restrictions, but stay-at-home edict remains
By John Trump RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper is easing restrictions on North Carolinians because of COVID-19, but the stay-at-home order…
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Buncombe reopens river parks & nature preserve
Staff Report Buncombe County has reopened some of its public parks. All seven river parks and Collier Cove Nature Preserve are available for park…
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Health & Fitness
Buncombe County starts COVID-19 self-checker
Staff Report Buncombe County – Buncombe County starts a COVID-19 self -checker website. This automated system provides two valuable community…
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