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U.S. Treasury Scott Bessent Visits Asheville To Preview G20 Finance Minister Meeting At End Of August
U.S. Treasury Scott Bessent Visits Asheville To Preview G20 Finance Minister Meeting At End Of August

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent previews the G20 Financial Ministers meeting

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North Carolina Republican Party Announces Process To Fill 11th Congressional District Ballot Vacancy
North Carolina Republican Party Announces Process To Fill 11th Congressional District Ballot Vacancy

NCGOP outlines vacancy process

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Congressman Chuck Edwards Suspends Reelection Campaign After Ethics Investigation
Congressman Chuck Edwards Suspends Reelection Campaign After Ethics Investigation

Chuck Edwards suspends reelection campaign

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Internal Email From Mission Health Reveals That CMS Investigation Is Complete And Hospital Is Now In Substantial Compliance
Internal Email From Mission Health Reveals That CMS Investigation Is Complete And Hospital Is Now In Substantial Compliance

Mission Hospital cleared by CMS

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Additional Direct Path From Central Piedmont To Bachelor’s Degree With UNC Asheville Transfer Partnership
Additional Direct Path From Central Piedmont To Bachelor’s Degree With UNC Asheville Transfer Partnership

New graduation pathway between Central Piedmont and UNC Asheville

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HCA Litigation Heads To Trial As Politically Ambitious Attorney General Jeff Jackson Touts Case
HCA Litigation Heads To Trial As Politically Ambitious Attorney General Jeff Jackson Touts Case

HCA litigation moves forward at Attorney General Jeff Jackson looks for next campaign stop

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Rusty Edwards Appointed To UNC Asheville Board Of Trustees
Rusty Edwards Appointed To UNC Asheville Board Of Trustees

Rusty Edwards appointed as UNC Asheville Trustee

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Asheville Regional Airport Announces Additional Parking Options 
Asheville Regional Airport Announces Additional Parking Options 

More parking at AVL

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Reminder: Jamie Ager’s Biggest Backers Are Washington DC Democrats
Reminder: Jamie Ager’s Biggest Backers Are Washington DC Democrats

Ager is backed by the Democrat establishment

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NCInnovation Joins Statewide Partnership Launching the Western North Carolina Futures Factory
NCInnovation Joins Statewide Partnership Launching the Western North Carolina Futures Factory

NCInnovation joined, federal, state, higher education and industry leaders to celebrate the launch of the Western North Carolina Futures Factory, which will strengthen North Carolina’s advance manufacturing ecosystem by connecting the university research, commercialization, workforce development and industry. 

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National Heart Association Recognizes Mission Hospital For Quality Stroke Care
National Heart Association Recognizes Mission Hospital For Quality Stroke Care

Mission Hospital recognized for quality stroke care

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Sen. Budd and Congressman Edwards Push For More Helene Recovery Funding
Sen. Budd and Congressman Edwards Push For More Helene Recovery Funding

Sen. Budd and Edwards fight for more Helene recovery funding

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Western Carolina University Board Of Trustees Elected Becky Brown As Next Chair
Western Carolina University Board Of Trustees Elected Becky Brown As Next Chair

Becky Brown elected Chair of WCU

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UNC Asheville Millennial Campus Development Advisory Committee Releases Recommendations For The Future  
UNC Asheville Millennial Campus Development Advisory Committee Releases Recommendations For The Future  

UNC Asheville Millennial Campus Development Advisory Committee released its recommendations for future development of the University's Millennial Campus properties, concluding a five-month planning process that engaged approximately 2,700 stakeholders from across the University and broader community.

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Asheville Regional Airport Receives Federal Grants To Support Improvements
Asheville Regional Airport Receives Federal Grants To Support Improvements

Asheville Airport awarded grant to fund improvements

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National Park Service Names Ashley Pipkin As Next Superintendent Of Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Park Service Names Ashley Pipkin As Next Superintendent Of Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

The National Park Service has selected Ashley Pipkin to serve as the next superintendent of Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. Pipkin will begin her new role June 24.

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UNC Asheville Announces Bruce W. Barker Vice Chancellor For Budget And Chief Operating Officer 
UNC Asheville Announces Bruce W. Barker Vice Chancellor For Budget And Chief Operating Officer 

This week, the University of North Carolina Sehveille announced the appointment of Bruce W. Barker as the University’s next Vice chancellor for Budget and Finance and Chief Operation Officer. Barker previously served as the Director of Business Operation and Chief Procurement Officer since 2019. Barker will succeed Josh Lassiter, who has served in the role on an interim basis since the retirement of CFO Paul Forter. 

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Congressman Chuck Edwards Announces $170 Million Approved For Additional Helene Funding  
Congressman Chuck Edwards Announces $170 Million Approved For Additional Helene Funding  

Helene Funding for projects across Western North Carolina

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Mission Health Launches Hiring Campaign: 50 Techs in 50 Days 
Mission Health Launches Hiring Campaign: 50 Techs in 50 Days 

This week, Mission Health launched a “50 Techs in 50 Days” campaign with the goal of hiring 50 professionals for critical rules including imaging, sterile processing, respiratory therapy, surgical technology, and pharmacy. This campaign follows its successful “90 Nurses in 90 Days” recruitment campaign. 

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What “Patient Group” Put on Asheville's "Community Vigil"?
What “Patient Group” Put on Asheville's "Community Vigil"?

Detailed about a far-left dark money group popping up in Western North Carolina.

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Details On July Fourth Celebration In Asheville On The South Slope
Details On July Fourth Celebration In Asheville On The South Slope

Details for July Fourth celebration in Asheville for 2026

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Asheville Regional Airport Celebrates One Year Since The Opening Of The North Concourse  
Asheville Regional Airport Celebrates One Year Since The Opening Of The North Concourse  

Asheville airport welcomes more travellers

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Congressman Chuck Edwards Helps Advance 12 FY27 Appropriations Bill Through Committee 
Congressman Chuck Edwards Helps Advance 12 FY27 Appropriations Bill Through Committee 

Congressman Edwards delivers relief for western North Carolina

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UNC Asheville Announces New Entrance Monument Project 
UNC Asheville Announces New Entrance Monument Project 
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Asheville Fire Department Will Join Annual Carolina Brotherhood Ride This Saturday, Expect Some Traffic Impacts 
Asheville Fire Department Will Join Annual Carolina Brotherhood Ride This Saturday, Expect Some Traffic Impacts 
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On June 27, The Whale Outpost Celebrates Four Years in Haw Creek with Old-Timey Jubilee
On June 27, The Whale Outpost Celebrates Four Years in Haw Creek with Old-Timey Jubilee
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Mission Health Celebrates Graduates from Medical Assistant Program 
Mission Health Celebrates Graduates from Medical Assistant Program 
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UNC Asheville Announces Record Pre-College Program Enrollment 
UNC Asheville Announces Record Pre-College Program Enrollment 
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U.S. Department of Education Begins Title IX Investigation Into Buncombe County Schools For Allowing Men In Girls’ Restrooms   
U.S. Department of Education Begins Title IX Investigation Into Buncombe County Schools For Allowing Men In Girls’ Restrooms   
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Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Honors Asheville-Area Employers For Workplace Safety Excellence  
Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Honors Asheville-Area Employers For Workplace Safety Excellence  
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