North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein speaks at the Land of Sky Regional Council, Aug. 20, 2025, Fletcher, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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How Gov. Josh Stein is navigating North Carolina politics

Democratic governor seeks common ground with GOP leaders

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North Carolina voter registration cleanup underway

1,400 Buncombe County residents among those urged to confirm records

Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer
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Manheimer to seek 4th term as Asheville mayor

Manheimer commits to leading the city’s recovery from Helene, building back better

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Kurdys cites experience, compassion in bid for Buncombe County DA

Senior assistant district attorney practices trauma-informed justice and commits to eliminating case backlog

AJ Smith, 77, said she never expected to attend another protest after her activism during the Vietnam War.
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Union and protest shirts, Bernie gear everywhere at Asheville rally

The prevailing message among the crowd was a call to action in support of the middle class, working class and poor

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Love army vs. greedy rich: Barber, Sanders deliver fiery speeches

Thousands of people turn out in Asheville for U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ “Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here” tour

FILE - North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper speaks at a campaign event in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
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North Carolina US Senate race turns into a battle for the middle class

Even Republicans quietly note that Roy Cooper’s candidacy makes their job of holding the seat more difficult and expensive

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Moore to run for DA, pledges focus on violent crime

The Buncombe County Commissioner pledges to focus the court system on the county’s most serious criminal offenses

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Fairview farmer Jamie Ager launches bid for Congress in NC-11

The 11th District includes Asheville and much of the surrounding region

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks to demonstrators during a May Day rally outside City Hall in Philadelphia, Thursday, May 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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Sanders brings national ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour to Asheville

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders plans to speak in downtown Asheville on Sunday, Aug. 10

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