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UNC Asheville hosts Charleston Southern after Bailey's 30-point showing

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UNC Asheville hosts Charleston Southern after Bailey's 30-point showing

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Charleston Southern Buccaneers (4-13, 2-2 Big South) at UNC Asheville Bulldogs (6-11, 1-3 Big South)See the Story

Amid Measles Outbreak in SC, NC Health Officials Launch New Measles Dashboard

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Amid Measles Outbreak in SC, NC Health Officials Launch New Measles Dashboard

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On Thursday, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced that the state has launched a new dashboard to help the public keep track of measles cases and outbreaks.See the Story

Winthrop 69, Unc Asheville 67

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Winthrop 69, Unc Asheville 67

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Women's Swimming and Diving Honors Senior Class, Wraps Up Dual Meet with Liberty

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - UNC Asheville Women's Swimming and Diving honored its 2026 Senior Class at the Justice Center on Saturday (Jan. 17), while wrapping up its two-day dual meet against Liberty. The Bulldogs fell 195-119, marking the end of the 15-dual meet winning streak inside the Justice Center dating back to Oct. 2020.Swimming · Asheville Read Article

MLK Association celebrates 45 years honoring the civil rights leader's legacy

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, with several events happening across western North Carolina.Martin Luther King Jr. · Asheville Read Article

Winthrop 69, Unc Asheville 67

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

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Letter: More depth needed in school vouchers discussion

"In North Carolina, the private schools receiving public funds at most have to provide weak or minimal evidence of achievement, curriculum or even public safety screening of staff."Asheville · Asheville Read Article

Astronomers Reveal How a "Weird" Variety of M Dwarf Stars Can Function as "Space Weather Stations"

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Scientists have identified phenomena in deep space that can act as naturally occurring “space weather stations” far beyond our solar system, offering a new way to study how stellar activity could influence the habitability of planets orbiting distant stars. In our own solar system, space weather—driven largely by the Sun—plays a major role in shaping planetary atmospheres. Solar winds and radiation can strip atmospheres over time or alter their …Space · Asheville Read Article

Letter: Child care funding is important for economy

"Young parents are least able to afford that cost, yet we want and need that young talent to keep our community healthy and vibrant."Economy · Asheville Read Article

In photos: Students rally in support of UNCA’s 45-acre urban forest

About 250 UNC Asheville students and community members convened at the Highsmith Student Union Friday afternoon to show support for preserving a 45-acre urban forest owned by the university.Asheville · Asheville Read Article

100 quarantined after 2 new measles cases confirmed at North Carolina school

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One hundred people in Buncombe County have been placed in quarantine in relation to two new measles cases, according to the Buncombe County Health Dept.Asheville · Asheville Read Article

Trilogy Investment Company Breaks Ground on REV3 at Pinnacle Meadows in Asheville

73-unit build-to-rent community marks first partnership Provest Partners and Trilogy’s entry into the Asheville market Trilogy Investment Company, a fully integrated residential development and investment firm, in partnership with Provest Partners, has closed a construction loan and broken ground on REV3 at Pinnacle Meadows, a 73-unit build-to-rent townhome community in Asheville, North Carolina. The project marks Trilogy Investment Company’s f…Asheville · Asheville Read Article

The 17 best places to travel in 2026

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Make 2026 the year you stop hoarding points for "someday" and book that trip. In a time of uncertainty at home and abroad, travel is one of the most potent ways we can continue to connect with other people, cultures and communities across the globe. Whether you want to maximize your miles for a can't-miss event, explore a destination that wasn't on your radar or rediscover a place you thought you knew, you've come to the right place.Each year, T…Asheville · Asheville Read Article