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2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months ago
Democrats lead early voting turnout in Buncombe County primary

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

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Local
2 months ago
Today is last day to request absentee ballot for March primary

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

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Local
2 months ago
Buncombe County named in statewide voter registration inquiry

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

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Local
2 months ago
5,400 Buncombe County voters asked to update registration information

Officials stress recipients remain eligible to vote and can update records online, by mail or in person

Local
3 months ago
Buncombe voters: Register today or risk missing the primary

Early voting begins Feb. 12; officials urge residents to confirm registration and voter ID now

The Asheville Downtown Association will host a City Council Candidate Café on Monday, Feb. 9, giving voters a chance to meet and speak directly with candidates ahead of the upcoming primary election.
Local
3 months ago
Asheville City Council candidates to meet voters at Candidate Café

Asheville Downtown Association hosts forum ahead of Feb. 12 early voting

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Education
3 months ago
Students challenge state after early voting sites cut at NC universities

Lawsuit alleges state election officials created “unjustifiable obstacles” for student voters at Western Carolina University, UNC Greensboro and NC A&T

Local
3 months ago
GOP’s immigration edge shows signs of slipping before midterms

Polling and policy fights test a key pillar of the party’s message on border security