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“Expanding McDowell Express into Old Fort is an exciting step forward in improving mobility across our county,” said Transit Director Jason Hollifield.
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The reported investigation comes on the heels of a series of high-profile ethics investigations into Rep. Eric Swalwell, Rep. Tony Gonzales and Rep. Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick.
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A record eight women's lacrosse players have been named to the All-SAC team, surpassing Lenior-Rhyne's previous high of seven.
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Duke basketball and head coach Jon Scheyer have landed a commitment from international prospect Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje.
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Bryce Young will be under contract with the Carolina Panthers through at least the 2027 season. More than three months after general manager Dan Morgan declared the team would pick up the quarterback’s fifth-year option on his rookie contract, the Panthers officially filed the decision with …
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“This project supports the City’s broader recovery efforts and reflects our commitment to rebuilding Biltmore Village in close partnership with the community."
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If you’re looking for a top-notch resort, look no further than Western North Carolina. Southern Living recently named The Inn on Biltmore Estate in Asheville the No. 1 resort in the South, with another Asheville gem, The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa , coming in close second. The picturesque mountain retreats ranked high in the magazine’s 2026 South’s Best Awards, highlighting the region’s most ...
There’s a monument at the western end of the trail, atop Kuwohi peak in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Early summer is coming soon in western North Carolina, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's latest long-range forecasts give us hints at what could be in store this year.
Hickory High School students release around 50 trout into the Catawba River on April 17. The trout were raised from eggs in science teacher Kasady Carroll's classroom.
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PITTSBURGH — Sometimes, it’s funny what draft picks can turn into. The Steelers sent George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys a year ago this month and effectively got Drew Allar in return, more or less. The compensatory selections they received for letting Dan Moore Jr. and Justin Fields leave in free agency effectively allowed them to draft Gennings Dunker and Germie Bernard, respectively. So, ...
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Former Carolina Panthers coach Steve Wilks is back in familiar territory.
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