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Democracy Watch: Tillis’s strongest, loudest opponents in 2026 Senate race aren’t Democrats
The first of political blogger Chris Hinkle’s countdown to Thom Tillis’s defeat came into my social media feed on May 16. It read simply: “Today is May 16, 2025 and @SenThomTillis has 476 days left ...
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What’s next for the I-26 Connector and its controversial overpass?
After decades of planning and debate, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has said it’s close to starting ...
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Opinion: Yes, it’s going to be a different Asheville, but we’re still going to thrive
Generally speaking, I try to be a positive guy. Hey, no one digs hanging out with a negative Nelly (or Ned) all the time, ...
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Answer Man: What’s happening to the former Brown’s Pottery site in Arden? What’s with the tree clearing across from Walmart on Airport Road?
Today’s round of questions, my smart-aleck replies and the real answers: Question: I would like to know what is happening at the old Brown’s Pottery location near the intersection of Hendersonville ...
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Catrina Lloyd joins Asheville Watchdog as executive director
Asheville Watchdog has named Catrina “Trina” Lloyd, an experienced nonprofit leader, as its executive director. Lloyd started ...
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Answer Man: Lights on McDowell Street viaduct not working … again? Why is the light so short at the I-40 exit for Smokey Park Highway?
Today’s round of questions, my smart-aleck replies and the real answers: Question: I know this has occurred in past years, but it appears that all the lights on the McDowell Street viaduct in ...