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This week, the final step of the election process took place. In courthouses across Western North Carolina, local officials were sworn in including county commissioners, school board members, sheriffs and more.
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Early voting is underway in North Carolina. BPR is answering listener queries about voting. This week’s question focuses on the rules around observing elections.
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WNC gets better COVID-19 boosters and expands eligibility for shots against monkey pox
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Hospitals pitched, the public spoke and now it's up to NCDHHS to pick the winning bid for a WNC hospital expansion project for Buncombe County
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State health officials will be in Asheville this week to get the public’s input on who should operate an acute care hospital that will be built in Buncombe County.
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Buncombe County Health & Human Services today confirmed the first case of monkeypox in the county. There are currently 21 cases across North Carolina.
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The Community Reparations Commission learned about redlining during their fifth meeting. The commission will present to the Buncombe County Commissioners on Tuesday night to recommend a budget for reparations.
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The Primary Election is May 17th. Find your polling place and learn about the local races. This is the first year the Asheville School Board is on the ballot.
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Buncombe County Sheriff's Office has released a new policy that bans the use of no-knock warrants.
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The NC Court of Appeals has affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the removal of the Vance Monument in downtown Asheville.