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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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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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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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Groups partner to offer temporary housing to Front Line Healthcare Workers
Staff Report Asheville – Several organizations are coming together to keep a roof over the heads of workers on the…
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State still overwhelmed with jobless claims as governor expands eligibility
By Kari Travis RALEIGH — After weeks of waiting and hours on the phone, Laura Reich, a Matthews resident and dental…
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In-person Early Voting for 2020 Primary Election Begins Thursday, Feb. 13
Staff Report Buncombe – The in-person Early Voting period for the 2020 primary election is Feb. 13-29. However, please be…
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Study finds state 44th in heavy drinking
Staff report North Carolina – A new study by SafeHome.org shows North Carolina is the No. 44 heaviest drinking state…
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Overmountain Shelter closed due to structural damage
Mars Hill – September 4, 2019 – In order to protect public safety, the Appalachian Ranger District has closed the Overmountain Shelter…
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Forest Service waives campground fees for those affected by hurricane
Staff ReportAsheville, NC, September 3, 2019 – The USDA Forest Service is waiving fees at campgrounds in the Southern Region for people…
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