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NC attorney general fights Duke Energy Progress rate hike
Jeff Jackson urges state regulators to reject most of the proposed 15% increase, arguing families and businesses would otherwise pay nearly $1 billion more over two years
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Major milestone: I-26 West now open in final 4-lane configuration
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Buncombe County Social Work launches school supply drive for students in foster care
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The long-term project aims to separate interstate traffic from local roads while improving safety and congestion along the Asheville corridor
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Crash on New Leicester Highway backs up traffic
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SBI identifies man killed by Asheville police after downtown shooting
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How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice
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Wortham Center announces 2026-27 performing arts season in Asheville
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‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
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Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final
Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates. With one more win, he'll be delivering another World Cup trophy to Argentina. Messi didn't add to his tournament-leading goal total, but...