White House attacks CNN reporter after Trump clash, invoking her children

The president shushed CNN’s Kristen Holmes in the Oval Office, and later an official White House account said her children would be “embarrassed” by her.

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In Canton, a Small-Town Mayor Faces Big Questions

Zeb Smathers knows Canton's future rides on him after an economic loss and two weather disasters. His ambitions depend on that success, too.

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Hayden Panettiere Is Dead: Star of ‘Nashville’ and ‘Heroes’ Was 36

In May, she published a memoir after a tumultuous decade that involved depression, substance abuse, losing custody of her daughter and stints in rehab.

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Here’s a Man-Bites-Dog Story: A Newspaper That’s Doing Well

In a world of failing newspapers, free weeklies like The Chronicle of Glens Falls, N.Y., are still finding readers. All it takes is owners who do absolutely everything.

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Controversy is a constant at Asheville Schools; now, so is the superintendent • Asheville Watchdog

At a Buncombe County Commission workshop in April, Asheville City Schools Superintendent Maggie Fehrman asked for an increase in the local tax that supplements the district. What she got was a broadsi...

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Sports Gambling is Going ‘Gangbusters.’ That’s Good and Bad.

Two years into legalization, the gaming industry considers North Carolina a success. But residents aren't getting what was promised.

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Balkcom to Replace Edwards as GOP Candidate for 11th District

Jennifer Balkcom will replace Rep. Chuck Edwards on the ballot. She will square off against Democrat Jamie Ager in the U.S. House race.

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After months of silence, plant that spilled pipe in Helene pledges changes • Asheville Watchdog

Editor’s note: Story updated 4:30 p.m. Aug. 13, 2026 Nearly two years after floodwaters from Tropical Storm Helene pulled thousands of PVC pipes into the French Broad River, creating an ongoing enviro...

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Forbes Fired Top Editor After Discovering He Received Secret $6 Million Payment

Randall Lane, the magazine’s chief content officer, received the money from the founder of Shook Research, which has worked with Forbes on content about wealth advisers.

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Nuyoricans Protest the $2.5B Luxury 'Community' Planned for Puerto Rico's West Coast

Opponents in New York and Cabo Rojo say the Esencia development is a “neo-colonial settlement” for the ultra-rich.

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In District 11, It’s Underdog v. Underdog

Jennifer Balkcom inherited the nomination in a district friendly to Republicans. But Democrat Jamie Ager has the money, time, and name.

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Why a child’s stuffed bunny is blowing up a political race — and the internet

Many seemed reluctant to take sides in the Ohio Republican congressman's divorce, which was marked by accusations of abuse, until the allegation he had withheld his daughter’s sleep buddy.

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Anthony Scaramucci, Podcast Star, Explains U.S. Politics to the World

He spent 11 days in the Trump White House nine years ago. Now he has a hit podcast, helping the British public, among others, understand what’s going on.

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As I-26 Connector arrives, Haywood Road businesses face uncertain futures – Mountain Xpress

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ICE says Forest Service requested cooperation in Wilson Creek operation

ICE confirms Wilson Creek was first operation with USFS in NC in more than 5 years. Community members and advocates question why the operation took place.

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Chuck Edwards skipped votes to visit female staffer, ethics texts show

Committee exhibits show the NC-11 Republican prioritized private time with an aide over being present for votes and a town hall with his constituents.

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Overdose death rates in Appalachian counties remain higher for years after flooding, study shows

New data shows that trauma, loss of housing, and interruption to opioid treatment services all have lasting tragic impacts.

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Two years after denial, Sylva Pride wins approval to march downtown again

Commissioners approved the downtown march after organizers agreed to pay $1,140 toward the cost of closing the street.

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A New Program Aims to Make Therapy More Accessible to Restaurant Workers. Will It Reach the Back of House?

Behind You, a national initiative from the Southern Smoke Foundation, launched in North Carolina this summer.

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Balancing public safety and privacy: Asheville expands real-time surveillance capabilities

This summer, counties across Western North Carolina have had varying reactions to increased concerns about video surveillance technology with one county removing license plate readers while the city o...

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U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards Abandoned His Reelection Bid. What Happens Now?

Next week, Republicans will choose a replacement for the Western North Carolina lawmaker on the November ballot. Here’s who might advance.

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Police officer's fatal shooting of man with knife roils Madison, Wisconsin

Protesters burst into a Thursday news conference about the police shooting of a homeless man in Madison, taking the microphone from the police chief and arguing with some attendees who said they wante...

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Rep. Chuck Edwards drops re-election bid after censure recommendation

Edwards faced heavy scrutiny for his treatment of young female staffers.

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Rep. Chuck Edwards Drops Re-election Bid in North Carolina After Ethics Rebuke

Chuck Edwards made the announcement after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct” toward two female staff members.

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House Ethics Panel Finds Rep. Chuck Edwards Likely Violated Sexual Harassment Rules

The Ethics Committee called for the censure of Representative Chuck Edwards, Republican of North Carolina, who showered two female staffers with lavish gifts and affection.

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Ethics panel urges censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards over sexual harassment violation

The findings follow Axios' reporting that Edwards singled out two young female staffers for special attention.

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World's First Commercial Octopus Farm Plans Scrapped After Opposition

Plans for the world’s first commercial octopus farm have been scrapped after years of opposition from NGOs, scientists, and the public

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Military Testosterone Policy Raises Questions About Its Links to Aggression

A new policy raises questions about testosterone’s effect on aggression in some men.

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