The selection of Asheville “reflects the Trump Administration’s commitment to the revitalization and resilience of western North Carolina,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

Grace Powell was appointed as Jackson County’s new library director on Feb. 17. She takes over for Tracy Fitzmaurice who tendered her resignation letter to the county and the Fontana Regional Library system in late January.

What you need to know from the Feb. 17 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting.

The House Select Committee on Government Efficiency grilled representatives from Asheville and Buncombe County over allegations that the county is using diversity, equity, and inclusion policies to help Black people to the exclusion of other races.

Planned projects and potential bond issues could more than triple the county’s general fund spending on infrastructure by early 2030s.

15 city council candidates made appeals to voters at Wednesday’s candidate forum mostly focusing on transit, affordable housing and safer streets.

What you need to know from the Feb. 3 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting.

College Democrats of North Carolina and students from three universities are suing the North Carolina State Board of Elections over early voting sites for the 2026 primary.

Hurricane Helene recovery and the cost of living were also among the issues the candidates tackled during the event at A-B Tech.

What you need to know from the Jan. 27 Asheville City Council meeting.