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Chelsea Walsh Named As Republican Nominee For House District 117
Chelsea Walsh Named As Republican Nominee For House District 117

“Chelsea Walsh is ready to hit the ground running and continue the strong conservative leadership the people of House District 117 deserve,” said NCGOP Chairman Jason Simmons. “This is an important seat, and we are confident voters will have a strong Republican choice in November who will fight for Western North Carolina families.”

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UNC Asheville Announces Emergency Messaging Testing On Thursday, August 20th  
UNC Asheville Announces Emergency Messaging Testing On Thursday, August 20th  

The August 20 test will include the University’s outdoor alert system. This system may be used when there is an emergency on campus, a potentially dangerous condition, or an impending threat.

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Asheville Fire Department Looks For Applicants For Explorer Program
Asheville Fire Department Looks For Applicants For Explorer Program

About the Asheville Fire Department Explorer Program: 

  • Ages: 14 to 21 

  • Focus: Firefighting, rescue response, equipment handling, and first aid 

  • Activities: Training, competitions, and mentorship 

  • Goal: Inspire and prepare the next generation of fire service professionals 

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N.C. Rep. Jennifer Balkcom Receives The Republican Nomination For North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District
N.C. Rep. Jennifer Balkcom Receives The Republican Nomination For North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District

Jennifer Balkcom named as the new Republican nominee for the 11th Congressional District

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NORTH CAROLINA

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After The Blue Ridge Times Exposed Smythe’s Radical History, Stein Forced To Pull His Nomination Due To Lack Of Support In State Senate 
After The Blue Ridge Times Exposed Smythe’s Radical History, Stein Forced To Pull His Nomination Due To Lack Of Support In State Senate 

After The Blue Ridge Times Exposed Smythe’s Radical History, Stein Forced To Pull His Nomination Due To Lack Of Support In State Senate 

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North Carolina Fraternal Order Of The Police Endorses Michael Whatley For Senate 
North Carolina Fraternal Order Of The Police Endorses Michael Whatley For Senate 

North Carolina Fraternal Order Of The Police Endorses Whatley For Senate

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Prysmian Announced A Massive $1 Billion Expansion In Catawba County
Prysmian Announced A Massive $1 Billion Expansion In Catawba County

Big jobs and investment in Catawba County

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Violent Crime Falls In North Carolina, After Roy Cooper Left Office
Violent Crime Falls In North Carolina, After Roy Cooper Left Office

New crime data shows that the violent crime dropped after Cooper left office

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TENNESSEE

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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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THE STATE OF HEALTHCARE IN TENNESSEE Heading Into November: Quality, Cost, and Accountability in Tennessee's Hospital Market
THE STATE OF HEALTHCARE IN TENNESSEE Heading Into November: Quality, Cost, and Accountability in Tennessee's Hospital Market

Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare operates Saint Francis Hospital, a 519-bed acute care facility that holds a one-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services -- the federal government's own measurement system for hospital quality. The hospital's average Medicare payment across documented procedures runs in the upper bracket nationally, with a value score of D.

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VIRGINIA

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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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Elaine Luria Wins Democrat Primary In Congressional District She Does Not Live In
Elaine Luria Wins Democrat Primary In Congressional District She Does Not Live In

Elaine Luria is a carpet bagger

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As Approval Rating Falls While Democrats Face Tough Midterm, Liberal Governor Spanberger Reinstitutes Felon Voters En Mass
As Approval Rating Falls While Democrats Face Tough Midterm, Liberal Governor Spanberger Reinstitutes Felon Voters En Mass

Spanberger reinstates felon voting rights as Democrats face tough midterms

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SOUTH CAROLINA

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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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Joint Base Charleston Renamed To Honor The Late Sen. Lindsey Graham
Joint Base Charleston Renamed To Honor The Late Sen. Lindsey Graham

Joint Base Charleston renamed in honor of Sen. Graham

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GEORGIA

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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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Guest Article: Sen. Jon Ossoff under scrutiny at home for hypocritical rhetoric challenging billionaires
Guest Article: Sen. Jon Ossoff under scrutiny at home for hypocritical rhetoric challenging billionaires

Jon Ossoff is a hypocrit

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Ossoff Immediately Backs Radical Michigan Democrat Who Wants To Disarm And Defund The Police Among Other Progressive Positions
Ossoff Immediately Backs Radical Michigan Democrat Who Wants To Disarm And Defund The Police Among Other Progressive Positions

Sen. Ossoff quickly supports radical Michigan candidate who supports defunding the police and sides with terrorists

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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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