Photo/Sara Eisinger - US Navy Vet. Robert “Bob” Pillow receives formal, official tribute from Congressman Chuck Edwards, honoring the veteran's military service and serving as a permanent public record of his dedication to the country on Flag Day 2026, June 14.

Photo/Sara Eisinger - US Navy Vet. Robert “Bob” Pillow receives formal, official tribute from Congressman Chuck Edwards, honoring the veteran's military service and serving as a permanent public record of his dedication to the country on Flag Day 2026, June 14.

Flag Day tournament rallies around veteran in need; coinciding with 84th birthday

What began as a Flag Day golf tournament designed to provide recreational opportunities for disabled veterans became a powerful demonstration of community support Sunday as golfers, businesses, elected officials and volunteers united to help an 84-year-old Navy veteran whose home was severely...
Photo/Travis Long/News & Observer

Photo/Travis Long/News & Observer

Ferguson joins House

Anna Ferguson, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, was sworn in as a member of the...
Jack Igelman / Carolina Public Press.  An area of the Pisgah National Forest near Shope Creek, where severe damage occurred during Tropical Storm Helene in 2024.

Jack Igelman / Carolina Public Press. An area of the Pisgah National Forest near Shope Creek, where severe damage occurred during Tropical Storm Helene in 2024.

Future of forest plan in doubt

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