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Local
1 day ago
NC absentee ballot rules: What Buncombe County voters should know

Proposed changes haven’t been adopted, and election officials say current rules still apply

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., heads to the chamber following a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Local
2 weeks ago
North Carolina trafficking survivors urge Tillis to oppose Blanche nomination

Letter to the North Carolina senator raises concerns about DOJ independence and the handling of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein

Business
2 weeks ago
Rep. Chuck Edwards sells all 6 Western North Carolina McDonald’s restaurants

The restaurants have been sold to longtime family friends as Edwards seeks another term representing North Carolina’s 11th District

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Politics
2 weeks ago
Black Mountain Town Council names new member at Monday meeting

Black Mountain Town Council will elect one of 10 applicants to Town Council at a meeting tonight. The chosen candidate will join the Town Council immediately as a full voting member.

Close-up of a car license plate frame reading 'Hendrick Honda' with a SEP 26 sticker and blue numbers, raindrops on the car surface.
Politics
2 weeks ago
NC DMV to phase out license plate registration stickers by October 2026

North Carolina drivers will soon see a change in car registration protocol. The North Carolina Department of Transportation is developing a digital registration system for implementation by the end of the year.

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Local
3 weeks ago
NC election officials warn of confusing voter registration mailers

State Board of Elections says outdated forms, incorrect information and privacy concerns have prompted complaints from voters and county election offices

Local
3 weeks ago
Buncombe County invites public to learn about elections before November 2026 vote

Residents can meet Elections Director Corinne Duncan, learn about becoming a poll observer and apply for a key elections position before the Nov. 3, 2026, general election

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Politics
4 weeks ago
Buncombe County announces 13 early voting locations for 2026 general election

The Buncombe County Board of Elections has unanimously approved an early voting plan in anticipation of the general election this fall.

Politics
4 weeks ago
Black Mountain Town Council member resigns during budget adoption meeting

During a special called meeting of the Black Mountain Town Council, council member Doug Hay announced his resignation, effective immediately.

Speaker in a blue suit addresses an indoor political rally, with Roy Cooper banners and American flags behind him.
Politics
1 month ago
Roy Cooper makes economy-focused stop in Asheville on U.S. Senate campaign trail

Over 150 members of the Asheville community gathered Friday to watch former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper deliver an economy-focused speech in a stop on his campaign to win a seat in the United States Senate.

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