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Education
7 days ago
Asheville opts for work day, BCS to stay open as teachers plan for May 1 rally

On Friday, May 1, public school workers from all over North Carolina will converge in Raleigh to take part in the Kids Over Corporations rally. According to the Buncombe County Association of Educators, over 100 local educators are projected to join in.

Politics
2 weeks ago
‘Pro-democracy’ protesters: Meet the Black Mountain ‘Monday Group’

The “Monday Group” is a weekly meeting of “pro-democracy protesters,” founded by a small collective of Black Mountain residents in the days after the reelection of President Donald Trump. While the group does not have a name outside of their weekday affiliation, many members share the convictions of pro-democracy nonprofits like Indivisible AVL.

Politics
3 weeks ago
New DHS Secretary visits Chimney Rock, addresses immigration, FEMA

United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, in his first official trip since taking the cabinet position on March 24, visited Chimney Rock and Lake Lure, N.C., assessing damage from Tropical Storm Helene and speaking to local leaders.

Politics
4 weeks ago
Hear, hear: Walter Ear named Capital Management Director for city

Walter Ear, previously the interim Capital Management Director for the city of Asheville, has officially been named to the position as of March 30, 2026.

Local
1 month ago
No Kings protests planned across Asheville area this weekend

Organizers expect strong turnout across mountain communities amid national demonstrations

Community
2 months ago
Bill Hart named Water Resources Director after 16 years with department

Bill Hart, who has served as Interim Water Resources Director since David Melton left the post in August 2025, has been officially named Water Resources Director for Asheville’s Water Resources Department.

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Politics
2 months ago
Nearly 55,000 votes cast in Buncombe County primary

Early voting accounts for majority of turnout as county begins post-election canvass process

Local
2 months ago
Election results: U.S. Senate, NC House District 11, Asheville area races

Unofficial results show outcomes in North Carolina Senate primary, Chuck Edwards’ 11th District race and key local contests

Local
2 months ago
Ager wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in NC-11th

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jamie Ager wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in North Carolina’s […]

Local
2 months ago
Edwards wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in NC-11

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chuck Edwards wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in North Carolina’s […]

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