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In a battle prompted by President Trump, Texas and California could redraw lines that change whose votes really matter in the 2026 congressional elections.
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The latest Mountain BizWorks survey provides a snapshot of recovery among more than 700 small businesses in the region. -
What you need to know from the Aug. 5 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting. -
The county recently started using a state debris removal program after federal reimbursements were slow to arrive. -
NC-11 Democrats have changed the speaker line-up for an upcoming fundraiser after controversy surrounding local leaders inviting a single primary contender to headline the event. -
The meeting is part of the county’s long-term plan for recovery from Hurricane Helene in the area.
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The bus stop is now in a more central location with more convenient hours. -
The elevated numbers suggest the region’s economy continues to feel the impact from the historic storm. -
The Vermont senator will appear at Harrah’s Cherokee Center on August 10. -
The incident was posted on TikTok on June 27 and shows a group of white men in construction-style clothing cursing, aggressively confronting, and threatening a Black truck driver. -
What you need to know from the July 29 Asheville City Council meeting
