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Guest Post: A WNC voting fight gets state unanimous approval
Guest Post: A WNC voting fight gets state unanimous approval

The North Carolina State Board of Elections finally settled the immediate dispute today over early voting in Jackson County, in western North Carolina, for the general election.

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UNC Asheville Undergraduate Helps Identify Promising Research To Fight Drug-Resistant Staph
UNC Asheville Undergraduate Helps Identify Promising Research To Fight Drug-Resistant Staph

his week, the University of North Carolina Asheville announced  that a new paper led by Associate Professor of Biology Melinda R Grosser, Ph.D. , and undergraduate student Jenna Vidaud was published today in the peer-reviewed Journal of Bacteriology by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM).identify a promising new target for fighting Staphylococcus aureus, a leading cause of antibiotic-resistant infections in the U.S. 

 

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North Carolina Mountain Fair Adds New Foods, Rides, and Entertainment For 2026
North Carolina Mountain Fair Adds New Foods, Rides, and Entertainment For 2026

 

“The Mountain State Fair has become a time-honored tradition in Western N.C. for its blend of agricultural exhibits, favorite exhibits and entertainment, plus a few new attractions each year to add to the fun,” said Jeff Barham, general manager of the N.C. Mountain State Fair. “With 14 free entertainment acts, a full midway, rows of delicious food, livestock shows and display farm animals, plus arts and crafts, music and dancing, the Mountain State Fair has something for everyone.” 

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Great 100 Nurses Of North Carolina Recognize Four Mission Health Nurses On 2026 List
Great 100 Nurses Of North Carolina Recognize Four Mission Health Nurses On 2026 List

Four nurses recognized for excellence

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NORTH CAROLINA

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Guest Post: While Roy Cooper runs for Senate on affordability, North Carolina energy prices rose faster than those in neighboring states while he was governor
Guest Post: While Roy Cooper runs for Senate on affordability, North Carolina energy prices rose faster than those in neighboring states while he was governor

As former Gov. Roy Cooper (D., N.C.) is campaigning for Senate on a promise to “make stuff cost less” for Americans, his own Democratic successor in North Carolina is noting that he made life more expensive in the state, bringing his previous actions as governor of North Carolina under renewed scrutiny. 

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Senator Budd Secures F-15EX Aircraft for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base And Other Improvements For North Carolina Military Bases
Senator Budd Secures F-15EX Aircraft for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base And Other Improvements For North Carolina Military Bases

Sen. Budd announces new F-15ex

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Democrat Governor Josh Stein Vetoes Legislation That Holds Radical Judges Accountable
Democrat Governor Josh Stein Vetoes Legislation That Holds Radical Judges Accountable

In response to Stein’s veto, North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall, said, “And of court, Governor Stein just vetoed the bill that put a check on reckless judges. It’s very clear that his administration doesn’t care about public safety. Once again, the House will clean up the Governor’s mess and OVERRIDE this senseless veto. North Carolina deserves better.”

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Ahead Of The Anniversary Of The Murder Of Iryna Zarutska, State Audit Reveals Security Problems ON Charlotte Area Transit System
Ahead Of The Anniversary Of The Murder Of Iryna Zarutska, State Audit Reveals Security Problems ON Charlotte Area Transit System

the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor released a new report revealing issues with the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), including fare evasion, gaps in security, and $1.7 million in unspent funding for safety and security equipment. 

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TENNESSEE

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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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U.S. Department of Justice and Tennessee Attorney General Announce Settlement To Resolve Antitrust Case About Asphalt Supply In Western Tennessee
U.S. Department of Justice and Tennessee Attorney General Announce Settlement To Resolve Antitrust Case About Asphalt Supply In Western Tennessee

DOJ antitrust in western Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn Secures Republican Nomination For Tennessee Governor
Marsha Blackburn Secures Republican Nomination For Tennessee Governor

Blackburn secures Republican nomination for Governor

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Education Leaders In The Tennessee General Assembly Announce Initiative To Combat Teacher Misconduct
Education Leaders In The Tennessee General Assembly Announce Initiative To Combat Teacher Misconduct

Tennessee Republicans announce plans to increase protections for students

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VIRGINIA

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United States Department Of Justice Investigates The College of William & Mary Over Alleged Civil Rights Violations
United States Department Of Justice Investigates The College of William & Mary Over Alleged Civil Rights Violations

US Department Of Justice Sues William And Mary Over Racial Discrimination

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Speaker Johnson Campaigns For Congresswoman Jen Kiggans
Speaker Johnson Campaigns For Congresswoman Jen Kiggans

Speaker Johnson campaigns for Kiggans

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Virginia Hits Record $36.2 Billion In Tourism Spending
Virginia Hits Record $36.2 Billion In Tourism Spending

Virginia announces tourism spending

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Former Governor Glenn Youngkin Launches Conservative Group “Empowering America’s Parents”
Former Governor Glenn Youngkin Launches Conservative Group “Empowering America’s Parents”

Youngkin launches pro parent group

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SOUTH CAROLINA

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Governor And First Lady McMaster’s Portraits Unveiled At South Carolina Governor’s Mansion
Governor And First Lady McMaster’s Portraits Unveiled At South Carolina Governor’s Mansion

Governor Henry McMaster’s portrait unveiled

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Ahead Of Runoff, Sen. Darline Graham Receives Endorsement From Prominent Republican Leaders, Including Former Primary Opponent
Ahead Of Runoff, Sen. Darline Graham Receives Endorsement From Prominent Republican Leaders, Including Former Primary Opponent

Darline Graham endorsed by Tim Scott, Russell Fry, and Pamela Everette

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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson Defends Strong Illegal Immigration Enforcement At The Supreme Court Of The United States
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson Defends Strong Illegal Immigration Enforcement At The Supreme Court Of The United States

There have been far too many families that have suffered tragedies because of a concerted effort to usurp federal immigration law," Attorney General Wilson stated.

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Darline Graham and Ralph Norman Advance To Special Senate Runoff
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman Advance To Special Senate Runoff

Graham and Norman both advance to the August 25th runoff.  

 

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GEORGIA

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Gov. Kemp Announces Project In Gainesville Expected To Create Over 140 Jobs
Gov. Kemp Announces Project In Gainesville Expected To Create Over 140 Jobs

Jobs announcement

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Georgia State Tax Revenue Reports 3% Net Increase
Georgia State Tax Revenue Reports 3% Net Increase

Individual Income Tax: Individual Income Tax collections for the month decreased by $27.1 million, or 2.1%, from a total of nearly $1.27 billion in July 2025 (FY 2026). 

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Unearthed Interview Shows Sen. Ossoff’s Support For Reparations For Slavery, Staff Declined To Detail Any Personal Action Taken By Him
Unearthed Interview Shows Sen. Ossoff’s Support For Reparations For Slavery, Staff Declined To Detail Any Personal Action Taken By Him

Ossoff supports reparations but fails to take personal action

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Gov. Brian Kemp Announces Siemens Project Expected To Bring 1,400 New Jobs In Jackson County
Gov. Brian Kemp Announces Siemens Project Expected To Bring 1,400 New Jobs In Jackson County

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Siemens plans to create over 1,400 jobs at its new advanced manufacturing facility in Pendergrass over the next three years. The project represents at least $185 million in investment in Jackson County, pending final approvals.

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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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