Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws ...

A judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to push out federal employees by offering them financial incentives.

Western Carolina University is expanding its Catamount Commitment program with a new initiative to support transfer students from North Carolina community colleges.

A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the swing state’s nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate.

The Land of Waterfalls Camera Club will be held on Thursday, Feb. 20 and will feature photographer Jeff Miller. Miller is a professional photography instructor residing in Hendersonville. His photogra ...

Businesses of all sizes and industries across western North Carolina are encouraged to respond to a new collaborative survey (available in English and Spanish) facilitated by Riverbird Research on the ...

Transylvania County’s jobless rate in December was 3.4%, down from 3.9% the previous month, according to preliminary figures from the state Department of Commerce.

Asheville Regional Airport celebrated its second consecutive year surpassing 2 million passengers with 2,174,125 travelers in 2024, despite a 3% dip following storm-related disruptions.

North Carolina Republican lawmakers on Wednesday unveiled their initial attempt this year to boost recovery funding for Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding, proposing new spending that totals less th ...

More Americans filed unemployment claims last week, but the labor market remains healthy and layoffs relatively low. U.S.

President Donald Trump’s threats to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada have left many cities along Mexico's northern ...

Vice President JD Vance recently cited medieval Catholic theology in justifying the immigration crackdown under President ...