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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U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy says all nine people died aboard a business jet that crashed into a Florida neighborhood. The aircraft departed from Austin, Texas, and was headed to the Bahamas.
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Republicans started the year believing tax cuts would benefit them in the midterms. Instead other affordability issues are driving voters to Democrats.
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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
