“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.”  

Whatley campaigns in Cumberland County

Mission Health highlighted its continued partnership with Western Carolina University to strengthen the healthcare workforce across Western North Carolina.

Annie Andrews dodges question on “What is a woman”

Phil Berger Jr will not run for reelection

Fall Asheville Park Events And Classes

North Carolina House Democrat declines to explain domestic violence incidents

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.

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 30^th, 2026

North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court Install New Leadership 

G20 calls back memory of Asheville’s history as diplomatic hotspot.

Rick Jackson announces leadership team

Border Patrol group endorses Whatley and warn of Cooper’s dangerous polices

AFP NC endorses third slate of candidates

G20 meeting expected to generate $20 million in economic impact.

Investment fund milestones

Investment in Southwest Virginia

Nashville International Airport to renamed in honor of Dolly Parton

Cooper released criminals into Catawba County

Wake County leader calls out Cooper for releasing criminals into community