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AJ Smith, 77, said she never expected to attend another protest after her activism during the Vietnam War.
Local
7 months ago
Union and protest shirts, Bernie gear everywhere at Asheville rally

The prevailing message among the crowd was a call to action in support of the middle class, working class and poor

Local
7 months ago
Love army vs. greedy rich: Barber, Sanders deliver fiery speeches

Thousands of people turn out in Asheville for U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ “Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here” tour

Local
7 months ago
North Carolina US Senate race turns into a battle for the middle class

Even Republicans quietly note that Roy Cooper’s candidacy makes their job of holding the seat more difficult and expensive

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Moore to run for DA, pledges focus on violent crime

The Buncombe County Commissioner pledges to focus the court system on the county’s most serious criminal offenses

Local
8 months ago
Fairview farmer Jamie Ager launches bid for Congress in NC-11

The 11th District includes Asheville and much of the surrounding region

Local
8 months ago
Sanders brings national ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour to Asheville

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders plans to speak in downtown Asheville on Sunday, Aug. 10

Local
8 months ago
Former Gov. Roy Cooper to run for Senate in 2026

The former two-term governor will immediately become the front-runner for the Democratic nomination in the race to succeed retiring Republican Sen. Thom Tillis.

Local
8 months ago
RNC Chair Whatley to run for NC Senate seat with Trump’s backing

President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, passed on running for the seat

Local
8 months ago
Prather outlines Stein’s vetoes ahead of possible override votes

North Carolina lawmakers are preparing to return to Raleigh next week to consider a slate of vetoed legislation

Local
8 months ago
Weinert appointed chair as new election board takes office

Members of the Buncombe County Board of Elections were sworn in Tuesday to begin a new two-year term overseeing the administration of local elections.

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