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'Firm correctness': an I Ching app predicts the Asheville City Council elections

STAFF BLOGS

David Forbes | 3 days ago

Amid the lawsuits and budget wrangling, Asheville City Council elections are approaching. There's something clearly missing in the media speculation about who will run and win: electronic versions of ancient Chinese prophecy. Here's what my I-Ching phone app says about each campaign, along with some agricultural and marital advice.

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Are you being served? County budget woes have local nonprofits facing the ax

NEWS

Jake Frankel | 14 days ago

Grappling with their toughest budget in a decade, the Buncombe County commissioners have been debating austerity measures that would put the squeeze on many local nonprofits for the foreseeable future. And amid a still-sputtering economy, most of those groups are already struggling after years of rising demand and dwindling funding sources.

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Advocates for redistricting reform tout new study; poll shows overwhelming support

NEWS

Jake Frankel | 17 days ago

Ahead of the last election, Buncombe County was split between two congressional districts, and lines were redrawn in ways that helped Republicans get elected to the N.C. Statehouse and Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. Now, a new study shows how gerrymandering distorts elections in North Carolina, while a new poll finds overwhelming public support for changing the redistricting process.

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Meadows reports back from Congress: 'It's unbelievably bad'

NEWS

Jake Frankel | 20 days ago

Freshman Rep. Mark Meadows met with a group of local business leaders April 30 and shared some scalding thoughts on what he's encountered during his first few months in Congress.

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Keever tapped to lead Buncombe Democratic Party

NEWS

Jake Frankel | 28 days ago

In the wake of big losses at the polls last fall, Patsy Keever is taking the reins of the Buncombe County Democratic Party.

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Gwen Wisler announces run for Asheville City Council

NEWS

Jake Frankel | 04/18/2013

Local businesswoman Gwen Wisler is the latest candiate throwing her hat in to the race for Asheville City Council.

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Voting rights curtailed

LETTERS

Maurice William Murray III | 04/16/2013

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Moffitt's new business popular with GOP colleagues; critics question ethics, legality

NEWS

Jake Frankel | 04/15/2013

Rep. Tim Moffitt has started a new political media firm that's gaining popularity among his GOP colleagues in the North Carolina General Assembly. However, critics question the ethics and legalities of the new venture.

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McHenry won't run for U.S. senate, will seek another term in House

NEWS

Jake Frankel | 04/11/2013

Despite poll numbers fueling speculation that he might run for U.S. Senate next year against Sen. Kay Hagan, Rep. Patrick McHenry says he'll seek another term in the U.S. House representing Western North Carolina's 10th District.

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Back in the game: Lesley Groetsch hosts new radio show

NEWS

Jake Frankel | 04/07/2013

Local progressive radio personality Lesley Groetsch is back on the air, hosting a daily show on 1350 WZGM.

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Asheville Tea Party to protest at IRS Office

Jake Frankel | 5 hours ago

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House passes McHenry proposal to implement JOBS Act

Jake Frankel | 4 days ago

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Bothwell joins Scouts for Equality for National Day of Action

David Forbes | 12 days ago

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Mayors Against Illegal Guns targets Burr for voting against gun background checks

Jake Frankel | 18 days ago

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Meadows urges appeal of emergency contraception court decision

Jake Frankel | 22 days ago

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Meadows joins other N.C. elected officials to fix Land and Water Conservation Fund

Jake Frankel | 04/20/2013

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Ramsey wins praise for supporting redistricting reform

Jake Frankel | 04/20/2013

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Gordon Smith officially announces re-election campaign

David Forbes | 04/17/2013

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AC-T: Suit filed in A-B Tech board flap

Jake Frankel | 04/16/2013

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Buncombe Young Republicans seek financial help

Jake Frankel | 04/15/2013

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