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MountainTrue awards recipients announced
From MountainTrue: MoutainTrue Awards Recipients Announced Asheville, NC — MountainTrue announced the winners of the MountainTrue Awards, which were at the organization’s Fall Gathering held at New Belgium Brewing Company in Asheville on October 26. Award honorees are recognized for their hard work and dedication to protecting our forests, mountains, rivers and streams, and to […]
NC House District 116: Turner running unopposed
Democrat Brian Turner is running unopposed. Read his thoughts on district-based City Council elections, HB2, the economy and more below. There are two ways to view Xpress’ Q&A with the candidates: Either click the candidate’s picture to see a text version of their answers or click the grid below. The text versions have extra questions […]
APD searching for armed robbery suspects
From APD: Police are searching for armed robbery suspects (Asheville, N.C. – Nov. 7, 2016) – Asheville Police are asking for information regarding an armed robbery that took place Sunday, Nov. 6 at the Ingles located at 780 Hendersonville Road in south Asheville. Officers responded to a call about 7:40 a.m. Two men entered the […]
NC District 114: Fisher running unopposed
Democrat Susan Fisher is running unopposed. Read her thoughts on district-based City Council elections, HB2, the economy, body camera footage and more.
District 1, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners: Beach-Ferrera running unopposed
Democrat Jasmine Beach-Ferrara is running unopposed. Read her thoughts on zoning, HB2, the economy, body camera footage and more below. You can also view her campaign finance report here. There are two ways to view Xpress’ Q&A with the candidates: Either click the candidate’s picture to see a text version of their answers or click […]
Register of Deeds: Cothran vs. Reisinger
Incumbent Democrat Drew Reisinger faces Republican challenger Pat Cothran. Read their thoughts on archive preservation, modernization, if the post should be political and more. There are two ways to view Xpress’ Q&A with the candidates: Either click the candidates’ picture to see a text version of their answers or click the grid below. The text […]
District 3, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners (short-term): Pressley vs. King
This two-year term was created by the resignation of Miranda DeBruhl earlier this year. Republican Robert Pressley faces Democrat David King. Read their thoughts on zoning, HB2, the economy, body camera footage and more. You can also view campaign finance reports from King and Pressley here. There are two ways to view Xpress’ Q&A with the […]
District 3, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners: Belcher vs. Hay
Republican incumbent Joe Belcher faces Democratic challenger Ed Hay. Read their thoughts on zoning, HB2, the economy, body camera footage and more. You can also view campaign finance reports from Hay and Belcher here. There are two ways to view Xpress’ Q&A with the candidates: Either click the candidates’ picture to see a text version […]
District 2, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners: Fryar vs. Nehls Nelson
Republican incumbent Mike Fryar faces Democratic challenger Nancy Nehls Nelson. Read their thoughts on zoning, HB2, the economy, body camera footage and more. You can also view campaign finance reports from Nehls Nelson and Fryar here. There are two ways to view Xpress’ Q&A with the candidates: Either click the candidates’ picture to see a […]
Chair, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners: Archerd vs. Newman
Incumbent David Gantt is not seeking re-election. Democrat Brownie Newman, a current commissioner, is facing Republican Chuck Archerd. Read their thoughts on zoning, HB2, the economy, body camera footage and more.
NC Senate District 49: Meredith vs. Van Duyn
Democrat incumbent Terry Van Duyn faces competition from Libertarian William Beau Meredith. Both candidates outline their thoughts on the economy, drawing district lines, HB2 and more.
NC House District 115: Ager vs. Moretz
Democrat incumbent John Ager is seeking a second term for NC House District 115 while Republican challenger Frank Moretz looks to become the new representative for the eastern Buncombe County district.
NC Senate District 48: Bossert vs. Edwards
After seven terms, Sen. Tom Apodaca has resigned from the North Carolina Senate. Democrat Norm Bossert and Republican Chuck Edwards (appointed to finish Apodaca’s term) outline their thoughts on HB2, job creation, district-based City Council elections and more.
Commissioners table art projects, nonprofit funding changes
During its meeting on Nov. 1 the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved putting two art projects on hold, tabled nonprofit funding restructuring and more.
UPDATED: Spending takes off in Buncombe commissioner races; Chair candidates loan campaigns big bucks
The two candidates for Chair of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners have loaned their campaigns a combined total of $272,000. Democrat Brownie Newman loaned his campaign $42,000 and Republican Chuck Archerd loaned himself $230,000 according to the candidates’ campaign finance reports.
National Employ a Veteran Week features local job fair
Press release: In Honor of National Employ a Veteran Week NC Division of Workforce Solutions Employment Services Will host a JOB FAIR/INFORMATION SESSION (For All Job Seekers) Representatives from area businesses and support organizations are scheduled to attend November 7-9, 2016 (MONDAY thru WEDNESDAY) 9:00am – 12:00pm 1:00pm – 4:00pm Asheville Career Center 48 Grove […]
Outward Bound international conference to bring 32 countries to Hendersonville
From North Carolina Outward Bound School: North Carolina Outward Bound School hosts the Outward Bound International Conference November 1st – 4th at the Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, N.C.. Outward Bound International is comprised of 45 Outward Bound Schools in 32 countries around the world. Executive Director of North Carolina Outward Bound School, Whitney Montgomery, […]
2016 election guide
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8, and early voting runs through Nov. 5. Below you will find questionnaires from candidates at the federal, state and local levels. You can also find our federal and state election coverage in the current, Oct. 26, issue and our county election coverage in the upcoming Nov. 3 issue. For […]
Buncombe beat
A brief roundup of Buncombe County news featuring a recap of the Board of Adjustment meeting and information about early voting.
Winter lights come to downtown Asheville
From City of Asheville: Winter lights come to downtown Asheville (ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Oct. 20, 2016) – The City of Asheville will unveil an exciting new holiday light display this season called Winter Lights Downtown, the seasonally bright display will be centered around the Vance Monument and Hoss Haley fountain area of Pack Square Park. […]