N.C. Farm Bureau
Every North Carolina county has soil and water conservation district seats on the ballot this fall. Here’s what the role involves, and why it matters in Western North Carolina.
Asheville City Council presentation
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Oyster reefs once abounded in the Chesapeake, but overharvesting slashed their populations, leading to poorer water quality and less habitat for other species. Now, researchers and local residents are finding creative ways to bring their numbers back up.
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Residents are fighting back against plans for a project that would span thousands of acres near the Monongahela National Forest and popular outdoor recreation, ski areas and dark sky sites.
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In a rematch with Kim Roney, the incumbent is touting her ability to navigate change and secure Helene recovery money as her competitive edge. -
In her campaign for Asheville’s next mayor, council member Kim Roney says she is knocking on thousands of doors and pushing for new ideas around policing and government transparency. -
Early in-person voting runs through Oct. 31, with same-day registration available at every site. -
Voters are most concerned about economic pressures, surveys show -
What you need to know from the Oct. 13 Asheville City Council meeting. -
What you need to know from the Oct. 6 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting
