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Esther Manheimer and Kim Roney
Local
2 weeks ago
Manheimer, Roney face off in Asheville mayor’s race

Candidates highlight differing approaches to housing, recovery and city governance

Asheville City Hall
Local
2 weeks ago
Crowded Asheville City Council race heads to March 3 primary

Housing, recovery and budget concerns dominate campaign priorities

Courtney Booth, Katie Kurdys and Martin Moore
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Buncombe County DA race takes shape ahead of March primary

Three Democrats outline approaches to crime prevention, prosecution and reform as longtime district attorney retires

Local
2 weeks ago
Miller seeks third term as GOP race forms for Buncombe sheriff

Primary on March 3 will determine party nominees for November election

Local
3 weeks ago
Early voting continues across Buncombe County despite wintry weather

More than 13,500 ballots cast as turnout outpaces recent primaries; all 11 sites open through Feb. 28

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3 weeks ago
Asheville marks ‘National Day of Direct Action’ with pair of protests

A pair of political protests were held in Hendersonville and Asheville today as part of a “National Day of Direct Action.”

Politics
3 weeks ago
‘ICE OUT’: T.C. Roberson High students walk out in ICE protest

Dozens of T.C. Roberson High School students took to Long Shoals Road today to protest ICE, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

Early voting is underway in Buncombe County for North Carolina’s March 3 primary election, with more than 4,300 ballots cast during the first three reporting days.
Local
3 weeks ago
Democrats lead early voting turnout in Buncombe County primary

More than 4,300 ballots cast; South Buncombe and Weaverville sites see highest turnout

Buncombe vote logo
Local
3 weeks ago
Today is last day to request absentee ballot for March primary

Buncombe County Election Services reminds voters of 5 p.m. cutoff

North Carolina State Board of Elections
Local
4 weeks ago
Buncombe County named in statewide voter registration inquiry

Officials say some workers falsely claimed to be election staff, submitted inaccurate registrations