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Abandoned SpaceX rocket slams into moon at 5,400 mph, carving new crater
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- Abandoned SpaceX rocket slams into moon at 5,400 mph, carving new crater
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- 1:50
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- 13 days ago
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- A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster that launched from Florida struck the surface of the moon early Wednesday, creating a new crater after spending more than a year drifting through space.
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- News 13 Morning Minute for Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026
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- 1:07
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- 13 days ago
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- We find out what's next after Rep. Chuck Edwards announced his withdrawal from his re-election campaign, and we see photos released by the House of Ethics Committee's report. This is your News 13 Morning Minute for Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.
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- New graphic novel portrays Helene survival stories in WNC
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- 2:09
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- 13 days ago
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- A new graphic novel called "Islands in the Sky" portrays Helene survival stories in western North Carolina.
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- News 13 Investigates: Beyond Capacity - Pressure builds at Buncombe Detention Center
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- 3:52
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- 13 days ago
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- In this News 13 Investigates report, Elijah Skipper gets the details on the overcrowding concerns at the Buncombe County Detention Center. Full story:
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- Asheville first responders partner with mental health professionals on crisis calls
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- 2:39
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- 13 days ago
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- Asheville police and firefighters are expanding the way they respond to mental health emergencies through a co-responder program that pairs first responders with licensed mental health professionals, giving people in crisis access to services at the scene.
The Asheville Police Department partnered with RHA Health Services through a Vaya Health grant to add a qualified mental health professional who responds alongside officers on certain calls involving people experiencing a mental health crisis.
Police leaders said the co-responder brings years of experience in mobile crisis response and the medical field, helping build trust with people who may be reluctant to engage with law enforcement.
"He's worked with mobile crisis for years. He's worked in the medical system. He brings the ability as a non-uniformed person with the experience that he has to be able to establish that in some cases, we have trouble establishing because we bring a different le...
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- Rep. Chuck Edwards withdraws from House race. What's next? (COMPLETE COVERAGE)
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- 12:42
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- 14 days ago
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- Complete News 13 coverage and reaction to Rep. Chuck Edwards ending his reelection campaign Aug. 5, 2026.
United States Congressman Chuck Edwards, who represents North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, has withdrawn from his re-election campaign. #news #election #politics
Edwards said he plans to complete his term, but cites much prayer and reflection in making the difficult decision. This announcement comes after the U.S. House Committee on Ethics recommended a censure, following allegations of misconduct with some of his staffers.
Just 90 days before the midterm election, North Carolina Republicans are moving quickly to replace Congressman Chuck Edwards after he announced he is ending his re-election campaign.
Buncombe County Republican Party Chairman Jim Fulton said the announcement came as a shock.
"I'm certainly surprised how quickly it came. It was announced at 3:32 in the morning," Western Carolina Universit...
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- Democratic candidate Jamie Ager reacts to Rep. Edwards dropping out of NC-11 race (FULL INTERVIEW)
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- 6:35
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- 14 days ago
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- Jamie Ager, the Democratic candidate in the race for North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, spoke with News 13 after Republican incumbent Rep. Chuck Edwards withdrew from the race Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. #election #news #northcarolina
The news comes on the heels of a U.S. House Committee on Ethics report recommending Edwards be censured following allegations of misconduct involving some of his female staffers.
Ager was born and raised in Fairview, North Carolina, on his family's Hickory Nut Gap Farm.
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- US military running low on key munitions, may compromise readiness
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- 2:37
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- 14 days ago
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- Concerns about American military readiness have intensified following multiple reports of dwindling munitions stockpiles after five months of war with Iran.
Reuters was first to report the U.S. Army has gone through "virtually all" of its surface-to-surface Army Tactical Missile Systems and Precision Strike Missiles, citing people familiar with inventory data. These weapons allow personnel to launch accurate strikes while keeping a safe distance from the target. A shortage of these could necessitate the use of more dangerous methods of attacking the enemy, experts warned.
A Pentagon spokesperson who responded to the report said the military has everything it needs to execute orders from the president. Last week, responding to earlier reports of strained stockpiles, President Donald Trump said, "We have plenty."
“We have a lot of the mid-level stuff, too. I mean, more than we could ever use, no matter what. But we have a lot. I’d like to have more, to be h...
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- Patients on organ donor lists were not appropriate organ donors
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. hosts a press conference announcing a new health care reform action.
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- 21-year-old pilot who landed plane on Florida highway credits training for safe landing
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- 3:04
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- 14 days ago
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- PENSACOLA, Fla. -- We now know the pilot of the small plane that made an emergency landing Monday morning on I-10 east in Pensacola.
The flight instructor is 21-year-old Emily Shelton.
The student she was flying with was on his first ever lesson. Thankfully, the two walked away without injuries.
Dramatic video captured by truck driver Eric Jordan shows Shelton fly the plane under overhead sign structure on I-10 before landing on the highway.
Air Traffic Control audio reveals Shelton -- who has logged approximately 1,300 hours of total flight time -- reported the smell of burning oil in the cockpit, which led to the emergency landing.
WEAR News talked to George Sigler on Tuesday. He's a retired Navy and commercial pilot, as well as a flight instructor.
"The first choice probably is not the land on a highway, but in this case, they didn't have any other choice," Sigler said.
The plane is a Piper ai...
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- RFK Jr on health care reform
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- 14:06
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- 14 days ago
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- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. hosts a press conference announcing a new health care reform action.
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- Spectrum says vandals caused high-impact internet outage in Buncombe County
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- 2:18
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- 14 days ago
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- A Spectrum internet outage that was caused by a "large-scale fiber cut" disrupted phone service in Buncombe County during the day on Aug. 4, and Spectrum later said the cut was due to vandals.
County officials said in a press release that the outage affected access to county phones and services, but 911 was not impacted. As of 4:05 p.m., service has been restored for Buncombe County Government phones.
Patrick Paterno, Senior Director of Field Communications for Spectrum, said in a statement that the outage was the result of "a criminal attack in which vandals pulled wires down from a utility pole around London Road."
"We are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest," Paterno said in the statement.
Parts of Buncombe County experienced a Spectrum internet outage that disrupted phone service until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
"I think that that's really inconvenient for everyone," said Haddie ...
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- JD Vance asks Congress for help in federal fraud fight, touts $230 billion identified
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- 23:54
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- 14 days ago
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- Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday called on Congress to help codify a broader federal anti-fraud effort, arguing that stronger data-sharing rules, steeper penalties and more resources are needed to stop waste, fraud and abuse in government programs.
Speaking at a roundtable event with lawmakers focused on fraud prevention, Vance said the Trump administration’s fraud task force had identified $230 billion in fraud and stopped $56 billion in fraudulent payments since it was created.
He said the effort, which has involved agencies across the federal government, should now be backed by legislation to make the changes permanent.
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- U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards withdraws from re-election campaign
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- 1:41
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- 14 days ago
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- U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) withdraws from his re-election campaign.
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- North Carolina lawmakers push hemp restrictions as businesses warn of impact
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- 3:20
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- 14 days ago
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- State Representative Reece Pyrtle, who represents District 65 in Rockingham County, led a press conference in Raleigh Tuesday calling on the North Carolina House to pass House Bill 328. #news #northcarolina #hemp
Pyrtle was joined by lawmakers and leaders representing the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association, Association of Chiefs of Police, Police Executives Association, State Highway Patrol, State Bureau of Investigation, Alcohol Law Enforcement Division and Conference of District Attorneys.
House Bill 328 would prohibit people younger than 21 from purchasing or possessing hemp-derived consumable products. It would also impose new limits on total THC that could remove many THCA and other hemp-derived THC products from store shelves.
The North Carolina Senate has approved a conference report on the legislation. The House must approve the same version before the bill can be sent to Gov. Josh Stein.
Supporters describe the measure as...
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- Rep. Chuck Edwards faces political fallout after House Ethics report recommends censure
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- 2:36
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- 14 days ago
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- The political fallout continues after the U.S. House Committee on Ethics recommended that Rep. Chuck Edwards be censured, with political analysts and party leaders offering sharply different views on what the committee report could mean for the race for North Carolina's 11th Congressional District.
The bipartisan committee concluded there is substantial reason to believe Edwards violated House rules related to sexual harassment and maintaining a hostile workplace.
While Edwards disagrees with the committee's findings, he agreed to waive certain procedural steps after reviewing a draft of the report.
In a statement released Monday, a spokesperson for Edwards' campaign said the committee's findings "completely exonerate" the congressman because it concluded he did not engage in sexual activity or explicitly proposition any staff member. The campaign said Edwards looks forward to clearing his name.
The report alleges Edwards gave two fem...
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- North Carolina mayor takes leave after arrest
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- 1:13
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- 15 days ago
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- The Robbinsville Board of Aldermen has accepted Mayor Shaun Adams' decision to take a three-month leave of absence following his arrest on Monday, August 3. #news #northcarolina #crimenews
Adams was arrested on six felony drug charges, including trafficking, as well as misdemeanors for carrying a concealed firearm and drug paraphernalia. On Tuesday, August 4, the Board of Alderman met for a scheduled meeting, adding the discussion regarding the mayor to the meeting agenda.
"The board cannot just automatically remove him," Town of Robbinsville Attorney Amy Merrill said.
During the Mayor's update at the meeting, Adams stated that he was innocent. "I would like to say that I'm not guilty of all accusations against me," Adams said.
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- North Carolina mayor takes 3 month leave of absence following drug charges
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- 1:53
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- 15 days ago
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- The Robbinsville Board of Aldermen has accepted Mayor Shaun Adams' decision to take a three-month leave of absence following his arrest on Monday, August 3. #news #northcarolina #crimenews
Adams was arrested on six felony drug charges, including trafficking, as well as misdemeanors for carrying a concealed firearm and drug paraphernalia.
On Tuesday, August 4, the Board of Alderman met for a scheduled meeting, adding the discussion regarding the mayor to the meeting agenda.
"The board cannot just automatically remove him," Town of Robbinsville Attorney Amy Merrill said.
During the Mayor's update at the meeting, Adams stated that he was innocent.
"I would like to say that I'm not guilty of all accusations against me," Adams said.
Before deliberating on what would happen with Adams, the board held a nearly 30-minute closed session. Coming back out of the closed session, the board announced that Adams would take...
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- Property owner shares positive story about Helene buyout, encourages those still waiting
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- 2:39
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- 15 days ago
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- As western North Carolina approaches the two-year anniversary of Helene, one Buncombe County property owner has become one of the first to receive payment through the federal property buyout program — a milestone offering hope to hundreds of families still waiting for relief. #news #helene #FEMA
Michael Outar, the former owner of six flood-damaged townhomes in Swannanoa, said receiving the buyout has ended nearly two years of financial uncertainty after Helene destroyed the rental properties along U.S. 70.
The townhomes have now been demolished, and Buncombe County has taken ownership of the land as part of FEMA's hazard mitigation buyout program, which permanently removes flood-prone properties from future development.
"It's huge," Outar, who recently closed on the buyout at the end of June, said. "I go from a mortgage payment on properties I wasn't getting any income on to basically getting a 1,000-pound gorilla off of my back because I don't ...
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- Trump says oil companies are 'making too much money': Is he right?
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- 2:32
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- 15 days ago
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- Gas is expensive and American drivers are exhausted. President Donald Trump is frustrated, too, but his beef is with major oil companies that just reported blockbuster second-quarter earnings.
"They're making too much money, OK, based on a shortage, they're making too much money. I don't like it and I should be the last one to say it because I'm a big free enterprise guy, nobody bigger," Trump said Monday.
The oil shortage Trump referred to is a product of the Iran war. The Iranian regime has essentially closed the Strait of Hormuz, which, before the war, was used to transport one-fifth of the world's crude oil. The longest stretch of elevated fuel prices tied to this supply shock overlapped with the same period covered in second-quarter earnings reports: April, May and June.
Chevron reported adjusted earnings of $12 billion, compared to $3.1 billion in the second quarter of 2025. ExxonMobil also more than doubled earnings, raking in $14.7 billion compared to $7.1 ...
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- Former FBI official reacts to hero who stopped Idaho gunman at In N Out
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- 4:50
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Authorities say the actions of an armed civilian and an off-duty Idaho State Police trooper helped prevent an even greater tragedy after a gunman opened fire outside a crowded In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Three people were killed, and seven others were injured before the suspect was stopped. Investigators say the quick response from the two armed individuals diverted the shooter before law enforcement officers arrived.
Twin Falls County Sheriff Jack Johnson praised their actions during a news conference.
"These people are true heroes in our community, and their actions diverted the shooter and no doubt saved many lives," Johnson said.
Speaking with The National News Desk, former FBI Special Agent in Charge and former Chicago Police Department Superintendent Jody Weis said the incident underscores how quickly active shooter situations unfold.
Read more: https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/armed-civi...
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- EPA head dismisses questions about 'devastating' toxins on America's farms
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- 5:11
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- For months, we've been reporting on an invisible threat to farms, food and families: Forever chemicals lurking in fertilizer that's a staple on some farms.
We've seen the devastation firsthand, but the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) refused our interview requests and direct questions - until now.
Read more at Spotlightinvestigates.com.
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- Armed civilian, off duty trooper credited with helping stop deadly In N Out Idaho shooting
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- 4:50
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Authorities say the actions of an armed civilian and an off-duty Idaho State Police trooper helped prevent an even greater tragedy after a gunman opened fire outside a crowded In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Three people were killed, and seven others were injured before the suspect was stopped. Investigators say the quick response from the two armed individuals diverted the shooter before law enforcement officers arrived.
Twin Falls County Sheriff Jack Johnson praised their actions during a news conference.
"These people are true heroes in our community, and their actions diverted the shooter and no doubt saved many lives," Johnson said.
Speaking with The National News Desk, former FBI Special Agent in Charge and former Chicago Police Department Superintendent Jody Weis said the incident underscores how quickly active shooter situations unfold.
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- News 13 Morning Minute for Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- The House Committee on Ethics recommends Rep. Chuck Edwards be censured. Edwards has responded to the report. This is your News 13 Morning Minute for Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.
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- Cubs playing high in a tree in Oakley in Asheville
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Cubs playing high in a tree in Oakley in Asheville. Credit: Maya McDowell via Chime In.
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- Rep. Chuck Edwards faces possible censure after House Ethics Committee investigation
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- 10:17
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- 15 days ago
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- The U.S. House Committee on Ethics has recommended that North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards be censured after concluding there is "substantial reason to believe" he violated House rules related to sexual harassment and maintaining a hostile workplace.
The House Ethics Committee report alleges Rep. Edwards engaged in inappropriate conduct with two young female staffers — one 19 years old and the other in her early 20s — and has recommended that the North Carolina congressman be censured.
According to the report, Edwards gave the women more than $1,000 in jewelry, designer handbags, vacations, and one-on-one dinners. The report also alleges he missed House votes to help one of the women with yard work and decorate her Christmas tree.
The committee further states Edwards discussed going to strip clubs with numerous staffers.
The report also says one of the women left her position in Edwards' congressional office after less than ...
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- Progressives push higher taxes on wealthy Americans as states weigh flight risk
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Wealthy Americans in several states could soon face higher taxes as progressive leaders push new revenue measures aimed at high earners, even as officials weigh concerns that some residents could move to lower-tax states.
In California, the state Democratic Party has officially endorsed a “billionaire’s tax” initiative that would go before voters. The proposal would impose a one-time 5% fee on about 200 billionaires in the state if it passes. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has opposed the state-level approach, warning it could drive wealthy taxpayers to relocate.
“You would have a windfall one time, and then over the years you would see a significant reduction in taxes because taxpayers will move. And that is what I fear at a state level,” Newsom told Bloomberg in January. Newsom has instead pushed for a national billionaires tax.
In Washington state, Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a new law creating an additional 9.9% tax on residents who earn mo...
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- Climate risk scores on home listings draw scrutiny from conservative groups
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Millions of Americans begin their home search online, where listings now commonly include information about a property's potential exposure to flooding, wildfire, heat and other climate-related hazards. But the growing use of private climate risk scores is becoming the focus of a political debate, with critics arguing the ratings may unfairly influence home values and buyer decisions.
Alongside government flood information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), many real estate websites, including Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com, also display climate risk assessments from First Street, a private data company. The company uses predictive modeling to estimate how climate-related risks could affect individual properties over time.
Supporters say those projections give prospective buyers a more complete picture of future risks that may not be reflected in historical government data. First Street says its mission is to help consumers and busines...
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- Two people killed after the cyclospora outbreak
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- 6:55
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Gov. Bob Ferguson arrived in Spokane on Sunday afternoon to meet with first responders and monitor a growing wildfire crisis after declaring a statewide emergency and imposing a burn ban amid record drought, strong winds and rapidly spreading fires.
Ferguson called the situation an “unprecedented catastrophe” and said he expects a large response.
Ferguson said he has spoken with President Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
About 5,000 homes and 60,000 people have been evacuated as firefighters work to contain the fires, and authorities have opened an evacuation shelter at the Spokane Convention Center. Officials continue to report more than 600 structures damaged or destroyed, though they cannot yet break down how many are homes, businesses, schools or other buildings.
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- Two people killed after the cyclospora outbreak
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- 6:55
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Health officials across the country are seeing a rise in cyclosporiasis cases this year, with dozens of states reporting more infections than in previous years.
The multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis has expanded to nine states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. Outbreaks in Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania have now been connected to cases in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia, as well as hard-hit Michigan.
Shredded iceberg lettuce sourced from Taylor Farms de Mexico is the likely source, the Food and Drug Administration said last week. The company voluntarily recalled the product from the U.S. market.
In Washington state, the issue is drawing attention from the Washington State Department of Health.
Secretary Dennis Worsham joined ARC Seattle co-anchor Steve McCarron to talk about how concerned residents should be about cyclosporiasis, how many cases have been identified in Washington, a...
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- News 13 Morning Minute for Monday, Aug. 3, 2026
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Police seize a vehicle believed to be involved in a fatal shooting, and friends and family gather to honor one of the victims of the shooting. This is your News 13 Morning Minute for Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.
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- Community helps ease back-to-school costs
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- It's less than a month until most kids go back to school, so community agencies are helping them get ready.
"My personal belief is children go to school and they shouldn't have to buy school supplies, nor should they have to buy lunch," said retired educator Susan Peele.
A new ABC News poll finds that more than two-thirds of K-12 parents say their shopping is more expensive this summer compared to last year.
"It's just like with everything now, everything seems to be higher, said Fletcher resident Colleen Morgan.
Every year, the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office tries to alleviate some of those cost burdens on teachers and students.
"We asked people from the community to go in and buy school supplies," said Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Sergeant William Fisher.
School resource officers collected school supplies in front of the Walmart on Airport Road.
At the drive, families could drop off suppl...
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- Asheville homebuyer demand tops pre-Helene levels
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Buyer demand for homes in the Asheville metro area rose in May and June to its highest level since May 2023. This puts demand above the levels recorded before Helene, according to new data by Canopy MLS.
The Asheville metro area includes Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson and Madison counties. News 13 spoke with a local real estate broker about what he is seeing in the Asheville-area housing market.
Steve Owens, a real estate broker with Keller Williams in Biltmore Village, said most of his Asheville-area buyers are moving from outside North Carolina.
"They're coming from coastal towns, New England, California, Texas, just in search of a different lifestyle," Owens said.
He said some buyers are moving to the area permanently. Others are purchasing second homes and renting them out while they are away.
"They'll stay, you know, two or three weeks out of the year," Owens said. "The rest of the time, they're making use of an...
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- Coach remembered after Asheville shooting
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Family and friends gathered Sunday to honor the life of 22-year-old Lamarius Jones, one of two men killed in the July 19 shooting outside Dalton's Distillery in Asheville's South Slope.
Jones' viewing was held Sunday, Aug. 2, at Avery's Memorial Chapel, where loved ones remembered him as a devoted father, mentor and role model.
Jones leaves behind a young daughter.
His great-aunt, Martha Timbers, said his community was always important to him.
"He loved children. He did what he did in school. He did what he did with the football teams," Timbers said.
Known to many as "Coach Mari," Jones worked with children through the Asheville Youth Football League, where relatives said he made a lasting impact on young athletes.
"Lamarius came out of a good family. He was raised as well as he could have possibly been raised," Timbers said.
Inside the funeral home, Asheville High School football memorabilia fil...
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- Western NC festival delayed until 2027
- Runtime
- 3:02
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- A staple in the cultural arts scene here in western North Carolina is making some changes to its program.
LEAF Global Arts is postponing its annual LEAF Festival to next October for the third time in the organization's 39-year tenure. The first time was due to COVID-19 in 2020, whereas the second was due to Helene.
Natascha Van Aalst Leitner, engagement and public relations coordinator at LEAF Global Arts, says the cancellation happened because the organization wants to improve other events within the program.
"We're not doing our festival this October. The funding streams are very different at the moment, so we have to be wise and focus on those projects that are important to us, like LEAF International and LEAF Schools and Streets," she said.
LEAF Global Arts started as the Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF) in 1995, founded by Jennifer Pickering at Lake Eden in Black Mountain, North Carolina.
Drawing on her travels through...
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- Mission Hospital lawsuit heads to trial
- Runtime
- 2:56
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- A lawsuit against HCA Healthcare over emergency and cancer care at Mission Health will proceed after recent court rulings, Attorney General Jeff Jackson's Office said in a July 28 news release.
Jackson's office said North Carolina Business Court Judge Julianna Earp ruled in favor of several of the attorney general's arguments and denied most of HCA's motion for summary judgment. The judge issued a 55-page order granting in part and denying in part motions filed by both the attorney general and HCA, allowing key portions of the case to proceed.
"HCA threw every argument against the wall to try to get this case thrown out, but they didn't stick," AG Jackson said in a written statement. "I'm grateful the judge saw through them. We're going to trial, and I will keep fighting to defend emergency and cancer care in western North Carolina."
The lawsuit, initially filed in 2023 by then-Attorney General Josh Stein, accuses HCA Healthcare of failing to provide the...
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- Man accused of following women arrested
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- A man whom dozens of women say followed them or made them feel unsafe in and around Asheville's Montford neighborhood was arrested Friday, July 31, according to police and court records.
"From what I understand, this is somebody who has been stalking other individuals in the community," said Rita Nugent, executive director of Our VOICE, a local nonprofit that provides support for survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking.
The man's name is Bruce Haddock and as News 13 has previously reported, dozens of women have accused him of following them or making them feel unsafe in the Montford neighborhood.
One of the victims told us he chased her.
Including Friday, Haddock has been arrested five times since 2020.
"He's arrested and keeps being let out and then he's caused a lot of fear in the neighborhood. A lot of fear," said a Montford neighbor who wished to remain anonymous.
"For stalking in particular, you're g...
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- Asheville arrest follows women's alarms
- Runtime
- 2:43
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- A man whom dozens of women say followed them or made them feel unsafe in and around Asheville's Montford neighborhood was arrested Friday, July 31, according to police and court records.
"From what I understand, this is somebody who has been stalking other individuals in the community," said Rita Nugent, executive director of Our VOICE, a local nonprofit that provides support for survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking.
The man's name is Bruce Haddock and as News 13 has previously reported, dozens of women have accused him of following them or making them feel unsafe in the Montford neighborhood.
One of the victims told us he chased her.
Including Friday, Haddock has been arrested five times since 2020.
"He's arrested and keeps being let out and then he's caused a lot of fear in the neighborhood. A lot of fear," said a Montford neighbor who wished to remain anonymous.
"For stalking in particular, you're g...
- Title
- Cleanup after Madison County, N.C. storms
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- What started as a normal day quickly turned into a frightening few hours for people across Madison County as severe storms brought heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding Tuesday night.
By Wednesday, the skies had cleared — but the impact of the storm was still visible across the county.
For Allen, the day started like any other.
“We were just coming home, same as normal; it was a standard day for us,” Allen said.
He said he stopped at the grocery store, got gas, came home, settled in, and walked the dogs — never expecting how quickly conditions would change.
“We even went down and got the mail before the storm hit, and then within about 40 minutes of it being nice enough to walk down and get the mail, our field down there had become a pool," Allen said.
The flooding was so powerful, it washed away his bridge.
“The pond got high enough to over topple our bridge and our bridge disappear...
- Title
- Mentor urges empathy after Asheville shooting
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Nearly two weeks after two men were killed in a downtown Asheville shooting, mentor Leslie Council, who knew both victims, is asking the community to remember them for the lives they lived, not just the tragedy that took their lives. #news #northcarolina #asheville
Council said the latest shooting has taken a heavy emotional toll on the victims' families and the close-knit Asheville community.
- Title
- Cyclosporiasis cases climb in NC
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- As North Carolina's cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to grow, many shoppers are changing what they buy — and where they buy it.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) reported 718 cases of cyclosporiasis as of Tuesday, an increase of 157 cases in just one week.
The ongoing outbreak has left many consumers avoiding bagged salads and other fresh produce while investigators continue searching for the source.
"I might be done with lettuce for like a minute — like a while," shopper Jack McVety told News 13.
Michelle Smith said, "I wouldn't probably buy a bag of salad right now."
The shift in consumer confidence is being felt by local grocery stores. At the French Broad Food Co-op in Asheville, Operations Manager Dyllan Simmons said produce sales have dropped during the outbreak.
"Currently, produce sales are down like six percent," Simmons said. "We make probably about a million d...
- Title
- From War to Wall Street A Week of Uncertainty
- Runtime
- 10:43
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
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- Title
- Asheville police: Retaliation, not traditional gangs
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Nearly two weeks after a shooting in downtown Asheville left two people dead and seven others wounded, city police continue to resist describing the violence as gang-related, saying investigators have found evidence of retaliatory disputes between individuals.
Interim Police Chief Jackie Stepp said Friday that investigators are focused on the facts of the case and cautioned against broadly labelling those involved as gangs while the investigation remains active.
"We had nine people shot, two people killed," Stepp said. "I think I can understand why people want that and want to label that. But as law enforcement, we can't label that. We have to act on the facts."
Stepp acknowledged that gang activity exists in Asheville but said police have not classified the July 19 shooting, or other recent shootings under investigation, as traditional gang violence.
"I'm not saying that gang activity does not exist here in Asheville because it does,...
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- Inside a western NC Helene documentary
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Filmmakers are showcasing Helene survivor stories in a new documentary.
It's called "Scars on the Mountain," and it premiered at Mountain Heritage High School in Yancey County on Thursday.
Director Chris Pike says they started filming it in January of last year and it highlights the devastation of Helene in Yancey County.
"It wasn’t getting the national attention that it really deserved and I wanted to bring awareness to the region," said Pike.
"It was the perfect storm. Really, as a meteorologist, I’m not sure what else could have come together to make this a worse situation," said News 13's Meteorologist Meghan Danahey, who was featured in the documentary.
"For me, they just wanted the science aspect: why was it so bad? What were the meteorological factors that came together to just pummel this area?" said Danahey.
She said the documentary focuses on survivors in Yancey County like Paddi and Ron Nyegard...
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- Asheville police reveal new evidence connected to deadly shooting
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Police say investigators have seized the vehicle they believe was involved in the deadly downtown Asheville shooting that killed two people and injured seven others.
Interim Asheville Police Chief Jackie Stepp told News 13 that investigators have made progress in the case, but the search for the person or people responsible continues. No arrests have been made yet
"I want the public to know that we are continuing to work around the clock, that we have seized critical pieces of digital and physical evidence,” Stepp said.
Stepp said investigators have found crucial evidence in the case.
"We believe we have located and seized the vehicle involved in the commission of this crime. We have also identified several suspects and co-conspirators. Our forensics team has also been able to link this shooting to other shootings in western North Carolina," Stepp said.
The chief did not provide additional details about the suspects or the oth...
- Title
- Mike Johnson Addresses Border Wall in Texas National Park
- Runtime
- 4:24
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- House Speaker Mike Johnson campaigned in San Antonio for Republican congressional candidate Brandon Herrera, calling Texas' 23rd Congressional District crucial to maintaining the GOP majority in the U.S. House.
During the visit, Johnson discussed border security, including the debate over building barriers near Big Bend National Park, saying a secure border does not always require a physical wall. He also addressed concerns about veterans' health care, staffing at the VA, and the Richard Star Act.
Johnson also criticized Democratic nominee Katy Padilla Stout, who responded by defending her family's story and describing it as the American dream.
Watch the full interviews and hear what Johnson and Herrera had to say about border security, veterans' care, party unity, and one of the nation's most closely watched congressional races.
https://thenationaldesk.com/top-videos/mike-johnson-in-sa-big-bend-border-wall-veterans-care-calls-katy-pa...
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- 1 injured amid storm cleanup in western NC
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- A person was seriously injured after being hit by a utility vehicle while helping clear a downed tree during Tuesday night's storms in Buncombe County. Now, first responders are reminding people that storm cleanup can be just as dangerous as the storm itself.
Storms swept through the area with heavy rain and strong winds, leaving downed trees and power lines behind.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol says just before 7:30 p.m., a large tree fell across both lanes of Riceville Road near Reed Road.
According to troopers, a group of people were using chainsaws to clear the roadway during the heavy rain when a Spectrum utility vehicle came over a hill and couldn't stop before striking one of the people in the road.
NCSHP says the victim was transported to Mission Hospital. The investigation remains active with charges pending.
News 13 did reach out to Spectrum. In a statement, they confirmed one of their vehicles was inv...
- Title
- Storm cleanup dangers
- Runtime
- 2:44
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- A person was seriously injured after being hit by a utility vehicle while helping clear a downed tree during Tuesday night's storms in Buncombe County. Now, first responders are reminding people that storm cleanup can be just as dangerous as the storm itself.
Storms swept through the area with heavy rain and strong winds, leaving downed trees and power lines behind.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol says just before 7:30 p.m., a large tree fell across both lanes of Riceville Road near Reed Road.
According to troopers, a group of people were using chainsaws to clear the roadway during the heavy rain when a Spectrum utility vehicle came over a hill and couldn't stop before striking one of the people in the road.
NCSHP says the victim was transported to Mission Hospital. The investigation remains active with charges pending.
News 13 did reach out to Spectrum. In a statement, they confirmed one of their vehicles was inv...
- Title
- NCDOT provides Helene recovery update in Bat Cave, Chimney Rock
- Runtime
- 31:29
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- The N.C. Department of Transportation provides an update and close-up look at reconstruction efforts in Bat Cave and Chimney Rock since Helene. The press conference is expected to start at noon.
- Title
- Tony Romo refuses breath test before OWI arrest
- Runtime
- 10:12
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- The bodycam video from the arrest of former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS Sports announcer Tony Romo has been released after he was taken into custody in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI) following a traffic stop.
In the footage released by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, Romo told the officer he was coming from a golf course and had consumed "zero" drinks when asked how much alcohol he had consumed.
When the officer asked Romo to step out of the vehicle to perform field sobriety tests, Romo said he wanted to call his lawyer first. The officer told him he was not allowed to do so and informed him he was being detained as part of an OWI investigation before taking him to a nearby location to conduct the tests.
The officer then administered a series of field sobriety tests, including checking Romo's eyes, asking him to walk heel-to-toe in a straight line and balance on one foot. The officer later asked R...
