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North Carolina county surrounding Asheville overcounted Helene deaths by as many as 30, sheriff says

North Carolina county surrounding Asheville overcounted Helene deaths by as many as 30, sheriff says

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina county that is home to Asheville overcounted deaths caused by Helene by as many as 30, according to a statement Tuesday from its sheriff’s office and data from the state,…

Court decisions in Michigan and North Carolina deny GOP challenges to overseas voters

Court decisions in Michigan and North Carolina deny GOP challenges to overseas voters

Courts in Michigan and North Carolina on Monday rejected attempts by Republicans to disqualify the ballots of certain overseas voters. Both cases targeted people who have never lived in the state but were born overseas…

What to know about Biltmore Estate reopening after Hurricane Helene

What to know about Biltmore Estate reopening after Hurricane Helene

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press North Carolina’s Biltmore Estate will soon reopen after being forced to close when floodwaters pushed by Hurricane Helene devasted the area. The popular tourist destination announced over the weekend that they…

Marion community rallies to rebuild after Hurricane Helene

Media HubOct 19, 2024
Marion community rallies to rebuild after Hurricane Helene

By Maya Waid via UNC Media Hub Two weeks after Hurricane Helene ravaged western North Carolina, the community is still reeling from its unexpected destruction. Many residents were caught off guard by the severity of…

A rare copy of the US Constitution sells for $9 million at auction

A rare copy of the US Constitution sells for $9 million at auction

By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A rare copy of the U.S. Constitution printed 237 years ago and sent to the states to be ratified was sold for $9 million at an…

His country trained him to fight. Then he turned against it. More like him are doing the same

His country trained him to fight. Then he turned against it. More like him are doing the same

MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. (AP) — The U.S. military trained him in explosives and battlefield tactics. Now the Iraq War veteran and enlisted National Guard member was calling for taking up arms against police and government…