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.

Russia’s Defense Ministry is claiming that its forces have captured the mining town of Toretsk, their latest breakthrough in ...

Transylvania Community Arts Council has announced a call for entries for its upcoming art exhibition, “Inspired by a Song.” The exhibition will opens on Friday, Feb. 28 and close on ...

Transylvania County Schools’ Career and Technical Education program ranks first in WNC and second in the state across all ...

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.

In 39 counties, including Transylvania, more than 153,000 households are being helped by FEMA assistance as they recover from Hurricane Helene, according to a news release.

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

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.

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