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Sen. Vickie Sawyer Honored as Legislator of the Year by NC Values Coalition
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The NC Values Coalition has named Senator Vickie Sawyer as Legislator of the Year. The coalition is a statewide non-partisan group that aims to preserve and promote faith, family, and freedom. Senator Sawyer, who represents Iredell and Yadkin counties, was recognized for her commitment to these values.
NC Values Coalition Honors Sen.…
Discover Asheville’s Top 10 Pasta Restaurants
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The article mentions the approach of National Pasta Day and the desire to compile a list of the best…
Free 3D Mammograms at Raleigh’s Breast Cancer Event
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WakeMed and Siemens Healthineers are partnering for the second year to offer free 3D mammograms for women…
Buncombe Election Services Announces 4:30 PM Machine Test
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The Buncombe County Election Services will conduct machine testing following the regular Board of Elections meeting. During the meeting, the Board of Elections plans to review the absentee ballot process. Both the meeting and the machine testing will be live streamed.
Buncombe County Board of Elections Machine Testing and Meeting…
Exclusive: Richard Burr’s Insightful Analysis on Senate Dynamics
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Richard Burr, a former North Carolina representative who spent nearly three decades in Congress,…
NC Police Intensify October Speeding Crackdown: Stay Safe at Events
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As part of the N.C. Governor's Highway Safety Program, law enforcement in North Carolina is targeting…
Firefighter Recruits Showcase Skills during Thrilling Graduation Event
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The Asheville Fire Department (AFD) in North Carolina has put its new recruits through a series of challenging scenarios as part of their graduation. After several months of demanding physical and mental training, 17 new AFD recruits prepared to join their colleagues online. The recruits were tested in a variety of situations, ranging…
Buncombe Schools Surpass State in Key Metrics – 2020 Report
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Buncombe County Schools' cohort graduation rate has increased by nearly 20 percentage points since 2006,…
Taylor Swift’s Historic Concert at 16 in Raleigh’s Athens Drive High…
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In 2006, a then-unknown 16-year-old Taylor Swift performed at Athens Drive High School to a small crowd…
Free Septic Repairs: Grant Program for Eligible WNC Homeowners
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with environmental nonprofit MountainTrue, is launching a grant program for homeowners requiring septic repairs. The program will cover all associated costs and be available to qualifying households in Buncombe, Henderson, Mitchell, Transylvania, Yancey, and…