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Woman charged with two murders, two attempted murders

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Marvin Rhodes holds a photograph of his late brother, Luther, as he and other family members pose for a photograph Thursday. The family gathered this week to learn more about Luther’s death during World War II.

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Planning begins for bringing home the remains of Guadalcanal casualty Luther Rhodes

The remains of Luther Rhodes, a young Marine who died while fighting the Japanese in World War II, will finally return to Edneyville for burial as soon as the family is ready and arrangements can be made.   Read Story »

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City business owner among those hit with 'potentially catastrophic' premium increases

For months, Adrian Pitts followed the news with bated breath as Congress fought — and eventually shut down the federal government — over whether to extend COVID-era subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace health plans.   Read Story »

In a bankruptcy filing, board members of Only Hope WNC say more than $200,000 in restricted grant money was "used improperly."

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Funders seek to claw back grants in bankruptcy of Absher's Only Hope WNC

Amid more than 20 charges of alleged child-sex abuse that suggest a moral bankruptcy at Only Hope WNC, the nonprofit agency has filed a petition to liquidate its assets and pay creditors the proceeds.   Read Story »

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Unvaccinated siblings in Buncombe County contract measles

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday announced two additional cases of measles in unvaccinated siblings in Buncombe County, bringing the total number of North Carolina measles cases to seven since late December.   Read Story »

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County receives $9.2 million to acquire flood-prone property

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