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For nearly two years, residents of Tryon and Saluda have had to take a detour that some say has left them feeling isolated and taken a toll on local businesses.
Felicia Sonmez
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California has adopted the toughest new rules in the country that require homeowners to manage the plants around their houses. Fire experts say it helps protect houses from burning, but public pushback has been strong.
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There's a vigil Wednesday night in Mississippi to mark the birthday of Nolan Wells. The teen who was found dead after being left on a island would have been 19 years old.
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Members of the 11th District Republican Executive Committee will meet Monday, Aug. 10 to select a new GOP nominee. -
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The news comes after the House Ethics Committee recommended Edwards be censured for inappropriate conduct toward two female staffers.
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New data shows that trauma, loss of housing, and interruption to opioid treatment services all have lasting tragic impacts. -
The congressman sent the staffers “lavish” gifts, invited them to “intimate dinners and vacations” and sent them notes about his “effusive affection” for them, according to the panel.
