FILE - Members of the Lumbee Tribe bow their heads in prayer during the BraveNation Powwow and Gather at UNC Pembroke, March 22, 2025, in Pembroke, N.C. (AP Photo/Allison Joyce, file)
Local
13 hours ago
Lumbee Tribe poised to gain federal recognition through Defense bill

Cherokee leaders question Lumbee historical claims

Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller to seek third term

Democrat points to 21st-century policing initiatives and community-focused programs as accomplishments

Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Former Navy intelligence officer announces bid for Buncombe County sheriff

Gary Parris emphasizes experience, community ties, and accessibility in campaign launch

FILE - Demonstrators approach the Legislative Building during a rally protesting a proposed election redistricting map, Oct. 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
Local
2 weeks ago
NC Republicans win court fight over redrawn House map

Ruling lets Republicans proceed with redrawing the 1st District as Democrats warn of unprecedented gerrymandering

Community
2 weeks ago
Marshall to demolish old Town Hall, seeking next location

Following the catastrophic damage suffered by Marshall during Hurricane Helene, the town has been looking to rebuild or relocate many buildings in its downtown area. These assessments include Marshall Town Hall, which officials have announced will be demolished and reconstructed elsewhere.

Outdoors
3 weeks ago
Asheville residents invited to participate in Urban Forest Plan survey

The city of Asheville is inviting residents, nonprofit leaders, business owners and community stakeholders to participate in a public engagement survey for the development of its first-ever Urban Forest Master Plan.

Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
‘Millions of dollars short’: NC nurses call out state legislature over Medicaid funding

In a press release yesterday, registered nurses with the National Nurses Organizing Committee-North Carolina, a chapter of National Nurses United, called out North Carolina lawmakers for “playing politics with patients’ health.”

Local
1 month ago
Trump pardons Giuliani and others in 2020 election plot

Former Western North Carolina Congressman Mark Meadows among Trump allies receiving federal pardon

Politics
1 month ago
Lawrence wins Weaverville mayoral race, plus other Municipal Election results

The contest is over for the Weaverville and Woodfin Municipal Election held today, Nov. 4, 2025. 2,702 ballots were cast, making up 22.85% of registered voters in the four eligible precincts.

Politics
1 month ago
Election Day in Weaverville ‘busy’ as Municipal voting continues

According to Weaverville Town Clerk Tamara Mercer, election centers have “been busy. It was definitely busier this morning, but steady all day.”

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