During a special called meeting of the Black Mountain Town Council, council member Doug Hay announced his resignation, effective immediately.
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.
Lawmakers push through immigration enforcement and education policy changes as budget negotiations in Raleigh remain stalled
Since North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 889, a moratorium on 2026 property tax reappraisal, local officials have been uncertain about the future of property tax changes implemented in recently adopted fiscal budgets.
A 2026-27 fiscal budget was officially adopted by Asheville City Council earlier this week, creating a roadmap for what city life will look like for residents and officials alike between July 2026 and June 2027. One change will be an increase in property taxes for “most” taxpayers, the city said.
Last night, Asheville City Council voted in a 4-3 decision in favor of adopting a $275.8 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, applicable from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
During the city council meeting last night, Tuesday, June 9, Asheville officials approved $9.5 million in disaster recovery funding to put the construction of Terrace at River Hills, a 126-unit affordable housing development, into motion.
Some members argued broader access is necessary for oversight, while others warned it could undermine trust
Residents can weigh in on 2026 early voting locations and hours through June 19 survey
North Carolina Republican says he welcomes investigation, denies allegations of harassment and hostile work environment