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Aug 30's Weather Clear HI: 85 LOW: 80 Full Forecast (powered by OpenWeather) |
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Blue Ridge Health plans Family Medicine Residency Program on U.S. 64 WestNews |
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Fans remember Dolly as historic courthouse glows pinkNews |
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Ager and Balkcom tout ties to farming during candidate forumNews |
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City leaders hosting ‘Council Conversations’ starting MondayNews |
![George Washington Vanderbilt II, architect Richard Morris Hunt and landscape designer Frederick Law Olmsted visited castles, estates and chateaus in England and France before drawing plans for the Biltmore House. [BILTMORE ESTATE]](../images/stories/2026/08/BiltmoreHouse.png) |
Vanderbilt hired the best to build the bestNews |
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Courthouse dome glows pink in honor of DollyNews |
![Koalson Green sits between his sister, Marvel Mae, (left) and brother, Weller William (right). The twins were born very premature and far from home this spring. [photo courtesy of Jill Hill]](../images/stories/2026/08/0902GreenBabbies.jpg) |
Benefit planned for family of premature twins born far from homeNews |
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Attorneys spar ahead of hearing on zoning lawsuitFour Seasons Politics |
![The state Supreme Court contest between incumbent Justice Anita Earls, a Democrat, and former State Rep. Sarah Stevens, R-Surry, is drawing attention from both parties. [SARA MICHELS/Carolina Public Press]](../images/stories/2026/08/NCSupremeCourt.jpg) |
An overlooked battleground in N.C. electionFour Seasons Politics |
![Hendersonville High School’s concert band performed during the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, weeks after New Zealand swimmers trained at Patton pool and revved up enthusiasm for the summer games. [COURTESY OF MATTHEW CALLOWAY]](../images/stories/2026/08/Atlanta - HHS Band Performance 1200 dpi.jpg) |
30 years ago, we played our part in the OlympicsSports |
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Here's where to find U-pick apple orchardsYour Town |
![BRCC President Laura B. Leatherwood congratulates Academic Excellence Award winner Victoria Dmytryszyn at graduation in May. [BENJAMIN RICKET/BRCC]](../images/stories/2026/08/Victoria Dmytryszyn and Dr Leatherwood_DSC_6127_Web.jpg) |
Hard work overcoming adversity earns BRCC student the Academic Excellence AwardNews |
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Cooper rallies supporters during campaign stop downtownFour Seasons Politics |
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Fair adding flying cow cars, spookhouse, comedy juggler and moreNews |
![The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission warned residents to take steps to prevent bear visits. [LIGHTNING FILE PHOTO]](../images/stories/2026/08/BlackBear.jpeg) |
Don't lure bears! wildlife agency warns after mama settles in Asheville homeNews |
