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Tuberculosis patients flocked there 100 years ago. Here’s why health nuts of all stripes still come to this mountain oasis. ift.tt/7DkCFxh

How Asheville Became a City of Healing

Tuberculosis patients flocked there 100 years ago. Here's why health nuts of all stripes still come to this mountain oasis.

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Jordon Hudson, who is dating Tar Heels football coach Bill Belichick, filed requests for information on the university’s communications with reporters. ift.tt/5F873kb

Jordon Hudson Celebrates Her ‘BANniversary’ With More UNC-CH Records Requests

Public records show that Jordon Hudson, who is dating Bill Belichick, wants information on the university’s communications with reporters.

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The university system said it was making enrollment funding its primary request for the state legislative short session. ift.tt/mTzqZt1

UNC System Awaits $150 Million in Enrollment Funding as Lawmakers Haggle Over Budget

The university system said it was making funding to support growing student populations its primary request for the state legislative short session.

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Local politicians were desperate to save Asheboro’s only hospital. Now they say the for-profit buyer hasn’t kept his promises. ift.tt/ZEfeGPl

Community Leaders Ignored Red Flags and Gave a CEO Millions to Buy Their Hospital. Now He’s...

Politicians were so desperate to save Asheboro’s only hospital that they supported a for-profit buyer with a spotty track record.

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An analysis by U.S. House Republicans’ political arm found their party gaining an advantage in key districts across the country. ift.tt/aqlZzio

Democrats Keep Losing Voters in Swing Districts—Including in N.C.

An analysis by U.S. House Republicans’ political arm found their party gaining an advantage in key districts across the country.

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The state planned a $3.2 billion effort to add toll lanes to I-77 near downtown Charlotte. Then the past threw a roadblock. ift.tt/iDJOtbL

How Long Memories Killed the Biggest Road Project in State History

The state planned a $3.2 billion effort to add toll lanes to I-77 near downtown Charlotte. Then the past threw a roadblock.

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The Surry County Republican has served in the General Assembly since 2009. She is running to unseat Democratic Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls. ift.tt/6Mz9d3T

N.C. Rep. Sarah Stevens to Resign, Focus on Judicial Campaign

The Surry County Republican is running to unseat Democratic Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls.

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Some law enforcement officials and district attorneys say the law has put strain on local jails without providing more resources. ift.tt/pLWkc8a

Crowded N.C. Jails Grapple with Iryna’s Law

Some N.C. law enforcement officials and district attorneys say the law has put strain on local jails without providing more resources.

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People who said they were wrongfully detained due to problems with the digital records system filed a class-action lawsuit three years ago. ift.tt/jQTh0BI

Possible Settlement in eCourts Lawsuit

People who said they were wrongfully detained due to problems with the digital records system filed a class-action lawsuit three years ago.

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From 2025: The fast-growing state capital appears to be a good candidate for a Major League Baseball franchise. But even a minor league team has eluded it for more than a half-century. theassemblync.com/news/cultu…

Raleigh Tries to Break Its 54-Year Baseball Losing Streak

Fast-growing Raleigh appears to be a good candidate for a Major League Baseball team. But even a minor league club has eluded it for years.

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The utility says it needs more money for grid upgrades and power plants. Thousands of customers have responded in opposition. ift.tt/lDXBzU8

Duke Energy Wants an 18% Rate Hike. Here’s What That Means.

The utility Duke Energy says it needs more money for grid upgrades and power plants. Thousands of customers have responded in opposition.

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Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel has been accused of serving tainted wine that led to her daughter’s death. Her family says she’s being blamed for a terrible accident. ift.tt/lwdOzmV

Prosecutors Say a N.C. Woman Poisoned Her Daughter at Thanksgiving. Even Before That, Her Life Was...

Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel has been accused of serving tainted wine that led to her daughter's death. Her family says she’s being blamed for a terrible accident.

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Brett Taubman expects Rootsii’s milk to reach markets within the next two years. ift.tt/0ec9luZ

This App State Researcher is Taking Wasted Sweet Potatoes—And Turning Them Into Milk

Brett Taubman expects Rootsii’s milk to reach markets within the next two years. Yogurt and ice cream could be next.

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Looking back and looking forward as we mark half a decade of compelling and nuanced journalism about North Carolina. ift.tt/EjZ92bW

Five Years of Impact

Looking back and looking forward as The Assembly marks half a decade of compelling and nuanced journalism about North Carolina.

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The U.S. Senate candidate posted AI-generated images of the Carolina Hurricanes, then struggled to name a favorite player. #ncpol Story here for @TheAssemblyNC from the campaign trail—> theassemblync.com/news/polit…

Can Michael Whatley Name a Hurricanes Player?

The U.S. Senate candidate posted AI-generated images of the Stanley Cup Finals team, then struggled to name his favorite player.

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The U.S. Senate candidate posted AI-generated images of the Stanley Cup Finals team, then struggled to name his favorite player. ift.tt/HMzAgd6

Can Michael Whatley Name a Hurricanes Player?

The U.S. Senate candidate posted AI-generated images of the Stanley Cup Finals team, then struggled to name his favorite player.

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The Bull City is somewhat of a main character in the indie rom-com ‘Everything & the Universe,’ streaming since last year on Amazon Prime. So why has no one heard of it? ift.tt/1IV6rsx

Filmed in Durham, a New Movie About Cosmic Coincidences Has Flown Under the Radar

Durham is somewhat of a main character in 'Everything & the Universe,' streaming since last year on Amazon Prime. Why has no one heard of it?

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The price of fuel and the build-out of fossil fuel infrastructure are largely behind recent rate hikes in the state. ift.tt/e3cyuIj

New Bill Puts the Brakes on Data Centers, but Incentivizes Fossil Fuels

The price of fuel and the build-out of fossil fuel infrastructure are largely behind recent rate hikes in the state.

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Outlanders has a mayor, a charter, and a tight-knit community. As Raleigh pushes to end unsheltered homelessness, the camp could serve as a model for helping people get back on their feet—or be cleared out. ift.tt/Zolq8gW

Inside Outlanders, Raleigh’s Self-Governed Homeless Community

Outlanders has a mayor, a charter, and a tight-knit community. The camp could serve as a model for helping people get back on their feet—or be cleared out.

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You can get used to hearing those three letters a lot. The PCS process is the primary way lawmakers gut and amend bills. ift.tt/K9ng2zH

The ABCs of PCS

Get used to hearing those three letters a lot. The PCS process is the primary way North Carolina lawmakers gut and amend bills.

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