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Local
1 month ago
Balkcom selected to replace Edwards in NC 11 congressional race

Henderson County state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom will face Democrat Jamie Ager after Edwards ended his reelection campaign amid a House ethics investigation

Politics
1 month ago
Pisgah Legal leaders concerned Helene recovery could be impacted by state funding cuts

Pisgah Legal Services is a regional nonprofit providing free civil legal consultation to low-income residents of 18 Western North Carolina counties. However, the recent redirection of millions in state funding could have a major impact on the assistance they are able to provide.

Politics
1 month ago
Hendersonville appoints longtime city official as new city manager

Brian Pahle will become the new city manager of Hendersonville on Thursday, Oct. 1, after he was appointed by Hendersonville City Council on Thursday, August 6.

Local
1 month ago
Rep. Chuck Edwards ends reelection campaign amid House ethics investigation

Edwards said he will complete his term after the House Ethics Committee recommended censure over allegations involving two congressional staffers

Politics
1 month ago
Ethics panel recommends censure for Rep. Chuck Edwards

House ethics panel says the North Carolina Republican engaged in improper conduct involving two congressional aides

Local
1 month ago
Buncombe County hiring poll workers ahead of 2026 elections

Nearly 700 workers are needed to staff early voting sites and 80 precincts across the county

Local
2 months 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

Local
2 months 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 months 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 months 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.