The Buncombe County Board of Elections rejected challenges against Asheville City Council candidate Antoinette Mosley, seen here, and Republican sheriff candidate Victor “Vic” Morman, allowing them to remain on the ballot.
Local
4 days ago
Buncombe elections board rejects two candidate challenges

Panel clears Victor Morman and Antoinette Mosley to remain on March primary ballot

FILE - Wearing a beaded bolo around a pin that says "United States Senate," Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., listens to thanks from members of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, after the passage of a bill granting the tribe with federal recognition, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, Dec. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
Local
6 days ago
Sen. Thom Tillis takes on the White House, but not Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Thom Tillis isn’t holding back during his final year in […]

Gavel
Local
6 days ago
Buncombe County elections board to hear candidate challenges

Eligibility disputes involve Asheville City Council candidate Antanette Mosley and sheriff hopeful Victor Morman

Local
3 weeks ago
What to know about North Carolina’s March 3 primary election

Registration, early voting and absentee deadlines set in Buncombe County

Local
3 weeks ago
828newsNOW Wrapped: A look back at the news of 2025

As we wrap up our first full calendar year of 828newsNOW, we wanted to take a look back at the stories that mattered to our community most in 2025. From all of us on the 828newsNOW team, thank you for reading, sharing and supporting our local journalism. Here’s to continuing to tell your stories in 2026!

Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams
Community
1 month ago
March primary to decide Buncombe County DA and key local races

Todd Williams retires; candidates for district attorney, mayor, city council and school board vie for office

Local
1 month ago
4-term NC Gov. Jim Hunt, a leader in education reform, dies at 88

Longtime Democratic leader helped guide state’s shift to a modern economy

Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Buncombe County commissioner files to run for district attorney

Martin Moore, a former public defender, says he will prioritize violent crime prosecutions and community-based solutions

Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Buncombe County prosecutor enters race for district attorney

Katie Kurdys highlights experience with violent crimes, aims to improve efficiency and support victims

Local
2 months ago
Lumbee Tribe poised to gain federal recognition through Defense bill

Cherokee leaders question Lumbee historical claims

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