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Showtime’s BBQ Takes Top Honors At 2026 Got To Be NC Whole Hog Cookoff AT North Carolina Mountain State Fair
Showtime’s BBQ Takes Top Honors At 2026 Got To Be NC Whole Hog Cookoff AT North Carolina Mountain State Fair

Showtime’s Legit BBQ of Benson, captained by Kevin Peterson, secured a first-place win and $2,000 grand prize at the 2026 Got to Be NC Whole Hog Cookoff at the N.C. Mountain State Fair.

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HCA Healthcare Announces $32 Million Investment Into Facilities Across Western North Carolina
HCA Healthcare Announces $32 Million Investment Into Facilities Across Western North Carolina

HCA Healthcare announced plans to invest more than $32 million in Mission Health facilities across Western North Carolina to strengthen patient safety, quality, and care capabilities throughout the region.

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Forest City Gun Ordinance Draws Second Amendment Scrutiny 
Forest City Gun Ordinance Draws Second Amendment Scrutiny 

Proposed misdemeanor ordinance restricts firearm discharge, while state law expressly protects an exception for self-defense

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Two Inducted Into Livestock Hall Of Fame At North Carolina Mountain State Fair
Two Inducted Into Livestock Hall Of Fame At North Carolina Mountain State Fair

“The N.C. Mountain State Fair Livestock Hall of Fame is a prestigious group of folks who have given so much of their time and energy to support the Mountain State Fair livestock shows. Both Cameron Greene and Mark Mills are deserving of this honor,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler.

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NORTH CAROLINA

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President Trump Visits North Carolina To Campaign For Republicans, Including Michael Whatley For Senate
President Trump Visits North Carolina To Campaign For Republicans, Including Michael Whatley For Senate

Trump campaigns for North Carolina Republicans in Gastonia.

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Senate Leader Berger Announces Formation Of Senate Select Committee On Property Tax Reform
Senate Leader Berger Announces Formation Of Senate Select Committee On Property Tax Reform

The committee will focus on addressing the concerns about skyrocketing property tax bills and opaque decision-making by local (often Democrat) officials. 

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NC College Connect Extends College Admissions To Over 67,500 High School Seniors Across North Carolina Without A College Application
NC College Connect Extends College Admissions To Over 67,500 High School Seniors Across North Carolina Without A College Application

NC College Connect announced that over 67,500 high school seniors across North Carolina already have a seat at select four-year colleges and universities next fall through its direct admission program that provides a streamlined path to higher education. Students can check their admission offers by visiting NCCollegeConnect.org and logging into the student portal there. They will also receive an official letter by U.S. mail in the coming days. 

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North Carolina Court Of Appeals Upholds Law That Authorizes State Auditor To Appoint Election Board
North Carolina Court Of Appeals Upholds Law That Authorizes State Auditor To Appoint Election Board

Court of Appeals Upholds Auditor’s Authority

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TENNESSEE

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Tennessee Leaders Announce Plans To Provide 100% Of Funding For Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library In Tennessee
Tennessee Leaders Announce Plans To Provide 100% Of Funding For Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library In Tennessee

“Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is one of Tennessee’s greatest gifts to the next generation,” said Speaker Sexton. “What started in Tennessee is now in all 50 states. Millions of children have been inspired and discovered a love of reading because of Dolly. There is no better way to honor her extraordinary legacy than to ensure every single Tennessee child, in every county and every community, continues to have access to the Imagination Library for generations to come.”  

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Tennessee Plans To Execute Only Woman On Death Row, First In More Than 200 Years
Tennessee Plans To Execute Only Woman On Death Row, First In More Than 200 Years

Tennessee Department of Corrections announced that it would begin taking applications for media witnesses to serve as witnesses for the executive of Christa Pike, which is scheduled for September 30th, 2026

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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Announces Plan To Name Nashville International After Dolly Parton
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Announces Plan To Name Nashville International After Dolly Parton

Nashville International Airport to renamed in honor of Dolly Parton

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Gov. Lee Announces America’s Largest Interstate Choice Lane Project
Gov. Lee Announces America’s Largest Interstate Choice Lane Project

Gov. Lee announces transportation plan

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VIRGINIA

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Congresswoman Kiggans Legislation To Promote Safe Beaches Passes With Bipartisan Support
Congresswoman Kiggans Legislation To Promote Safe Beaches Passes With Bipartisan Support

Kiggans passes legislation to promote safe beaches

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Governor Spanberger Appoints Virginia Digital Service Director 
Governor Spanberger Appoints Virginia Digital Service Director 

Governor Spanberger announces new digital service director

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Virginia Tech Unveils New Drone Research Center To Bolster National Security
Virginia Tech Unveils New Drone Research Center To Bolster National Security

Virginia Tech’s Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP) and Virginia Tech’s National Security Institute in partnership with the United States Army opened a Counter-UAS Testing Research Center, where the nation’s detection systems can be tested, evaluated, and improved.

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The Commonwealth Announces Plans To Invest $7.3 Million In Southwest Virginia
The Commonwealth Announces Plans To Invest $7.3 Million In Southwest Virginia

Investment in Southwest Virginia

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SOUTH CAROLINA

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South Carolina Announces Recipients of Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
South Carolina Announces Recipients of Rural Health Transformation Program Funding

Rural Healthcare Grants

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South Carolina Senator Tim Scott Speaks At Midterm Convention
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott Speaks At Midterm Convention

Sen. Scott addresses Midterm Convention

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Tyson Steel Announces First South Carolina Operation In Pickens County 
Tyson Steel Announces First South Carolina Operation In Pickens County 

Tyson Steel announces project in Pickens County

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Despite Medical Training, Democrat Senate Candidate Annie Andrews Dodges Question On “What Is A Woman”
Despite Medical Training, Democrat Senate Candidate Annie Andrews Dodges Question On “What Is A Woman”

Annie Andrews dodges question on “What is a woman”

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GEORGIA

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Over The Weekend, Sen. Ossoff Raised Funds In California With Gender Theory Radical James Talarico 
Over The Weekend, Sen. Ossoff Raised Funds In California With Gender Theory Radical James Talarico 

Jon Ossoff campaigns with Talarico

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Rep. Mike Collins Addresses Republican Midterm Convention
Rep. Mike Collins Addresses Republican Midterm Convention

Mike Collins addresses the GOP Convention

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Gov. Kemp Announces $500 Million In Water Infrastructure Grants  
Gov. Kemp Announces $500 Million In Water Infrastructure Grants  

This week, Governor Brian Kemp announced that Georgia received $499,385,000 in grants to help communities impacted by Hurricane Helene strengthen the resilience of drinking water and wastewater unfractured and respond to water-related emergencies. This funding is a result of the 2025 American Relief Act and will be administered by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA).

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Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Rick Jackson Announces Statewide Coalition Leadership Team
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Rick Jackson Announces Statewide Coalition Leadership Team

Rick Jackson announces leadership team

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OPINION

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An Open Letter to Senator Jon Ossoff
An Open Letter to Senator Jon Ossoff

AJT Publisher Michael Morris questions Sen. Ossoff's voting record in terms of supporting Israel

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Roy Cooper Doesn’t Care About North Carolinians; That Is Why He Failed Us as Governor
Roy Cooper Doesn’t Care About North Carolinians; That Is Why He Failed Us as Governor

Throughout his time as Governor, Cooper failed North Carolinians on affordability, public safety, and disaster response. North Carolinians deserve a Senator cares about them and that disqualifies Cooper.

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ANALYSIS: Cooper’s First TV Shows That He Cannot Run On His Toxic Record Of Four Decades In Office  
ANALYSIS: Cooper’s First TV Shows That He Cannot Run On His Toxic Record Of Four Decades In Office  
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ANALYSIS: DNC Autopsy Highlights Fundamental Problems With Cooper For Senate Campaign
ANALYSIS: DNC Autopsy Highlights Fundamental Problems With Cooper For Senate Campaign
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