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Democracy Watch: Are We Living in an Orwellian World and Being Told to Believe That 2 + 2 = 5?
After federal agents killed 2 protesters, 2026 candidates must decide where they stand. For some NC Republicans, it’s a tough choice.
After federal agents killed 2 protesters, 2026 candidates must decide where they stand. For some NC Republicans, it’s a tough choice.
Opinion: Measles Outbreak One More Sign of the Slide Into Irresponsible Ignorance
The Spartanburg County outbreak keeps growing. As of Jan. 13, the South Carolina Department of Public Health reported 434 cases of measles centered around the county.
The Spartanburg County outbreak keeps growing. As of Jan. 13, the South Carolina Department of Public Health reported 434 cases of measles centered around the county.
Democracy Watch: When Character Collides With Power, Which Side Should We Choose?
A renowned Asheville speech therapist witnessed Mark Kelly’s honor while she assisted Gabby Giffords’s recovery after congresswoman’s shooting
A renowned Asheville speech therapist witnessed Mark Kelly’s honor while she assisted Gabby Giffords’s recovery after congresswoman’s shooting
Opinion: Lessons Learned from Citizens Police Academy — I’m a Little Trigger-Happy, and You Wouldn’t Believe Some of the Guys Who Apply to Be Officers
The presenters packed in information ranging from constitutional law and searches to use of drones and how the forensics team collects evidence.
The presenters packed in information ranging from constitutional law and searches to use of drones and how the forensics team collects evidence.
Opinion: Get With the Program, People, and Do the ‘Zipper Merge’!
First of all, you may be asking, “What is a ‘zipper merge,’ doltboy?” Actually, I know you’re asking because of my email inbox.
First of all, you may be asking, “What is a ‘zipper merge,’ doltboy?” Actually, I know you’re asking because of my email inbox.
Opinion: Yes, I Should Probably Get Flood Insurance, but I’m Really Struggling With the Price
It certainly made me think about flood insurance, as just about every neighbor I talked to didn’t have any, and most had tens of thousands of dollars in damage.
It certainly made me think about flood insurance, as just about every neighbor I talked to didn’t have any, and most had tens of thousands of dollars in damage.
Answer Man: Where Does E. Coli in the French Broad, Swannanoa Rivers In North Carolina Come From? Can I Recycle Pill Bottles?
Oleniacz also noted that E. coli levels can remain elevated after rain events, which can increase runoff into waterways.
Oleniacz also noted that E. coli levels can remain elevated after rain events, which can increase runoff into waterways.
Fentanyl Deaths Are Dropping in Buncombe County — and Across the Country. But Why?
The crisis remains. But in one of North Carolina’s hardest-hit areas, treatment programs seem to be working.
The crisis remains. But in one of North Carolina’s hardest-hit areas, treatment programs seem to be working.
Opinion: Why Does Flying Have to Be Such a Nightmare?
Flying makes me philosophical.
Flying makes me philosophical.
Opinion: Misinformation and Disinformation Is Only Getting Worse, and No, 10,000 People Did Not Die During Helene
They were asking because they’d sent out their newsletter and gotten a response I’ll politely describe as “bonkers.”
They were asking because they’d sent out their newsletter and gotten a response I’ll politely describe as “bonkers.”
‘I Love This Country, and I Want to Stay Here’: An Undocumented Immigrant in Buncombe Tells His Story, Annotated
The U.S. limits the number of employment-based green cards — officially known as Permanent Resident Cards — issued each year, and the backlog occurs because the demand far exceeds the available supply.
The U.S. limits the number of employment-based green cards — officially known as Permanent Resident Cards — issued each year, and the backlog occurs because the demand far exceeds the available supply.
After 2024’s Lies, Is There a Future for Truth? Jimmy Carter Would Have Answered “Yes”
Richard Nixon brought us Watergate and his ironic line “I am not a crook,” which he was.
Richard Nixon brought us Watergate and his ironic line “I am not a crook,” which he was.
Opinion: When It Comes to Climate Change, Are We Doomed? It Sure Looks That Way, but We Can Do Something About It
To give you a dose of hope early on, I’ll tell you Jones pitched the En-ROADS Climate Solutions Simulator, which is super cool and lets you play around with potential climate solutions and see how much various options can reduce global temperatures.
To give you a dose of hope early on, I’ll tell you Jones pitched the En-ROADS Climate Solutions Simulator, which is super cool and lets you play around with potential climate solutions and see how much various options can reduce global temperatures.
Why Did Swannanoa Become Helene’s ‘Ground Zero’? Deadly Combination of Topography, Development and a ‘Tidal Wave’ of Water
Official death toll remains unknown; devastated residents try to navigate an uncertain future
Official death toll remains unknown; devastated residents try to navigate an uncertain future
Asheville’s Flood Risk Will Only Grow as Rain Events and Climate Change Intensify
More development means more impervious surfaces – and more runoff.
More development means more impervious surfaces – and more runoff