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Buncombe Commissioners approve rezoning requests, more
During its May 1 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved a pair of rezoning requests, presented Buncombe Environmental Leadership Awards, heard a report from the N.C. Department of Transportation and more.
JoAnn Morgan, Democrat, candidate for District 2, Buncombe County
Brownie Newman, Democrat, candidate for District 1, Buncombe County
Carol Peterson, Democrat, candidate for District 2, Buncombe County
Buncombe Commissioners preview: Zoning out
The May 1 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will feature a pair of rezoning requests to allow more development in Oteen and Fairview.
Chuck Archerd, Republican candidate for District 3 Buncombe County Commissioners
Tracey DeBruhl, Democrat, candidate for District 1, Buncombe County Commissioners
Christina Kelley G. Merrill, Republican candidate for District 2, Buncombe County Commissioners
Randy Flack, Democrat, candidate for District 3, Buncombe County Commissioners
Buncombe Board of Commissioners District 3: Joe Belcher
Republican candidate for the Buncombe Board of Commissioners in District 3 answers a few questions.
Robert Knapp, Republican candidate for District 3, Buncombe County Commissioners
Party: Republican Slogan: None Profession: Semiretired CPA Residence: Asheville Funding: “Self-funded. Have contributed $1,000 of my own money to set up the campaign account and will spend about $10,000 more.” Endorsements: “There aren’t usually endorsements in a primary race, so I haven’t felt it prudent to ask for one. All five Republican candidates in District […]
Xpress Files: Mike Fryar’s complaint to Board of Elections over Buncombe tax referendum
Here’s a copy of Mike Fryar’s letter of complaint to the Board of Elections in regards to the manner in which the Nov. 8, 2011 sales-tax referendum was conducted in Buncombe County. Also, a scanned copy of the check used to pay the costs of holding the referendum as promised by the J.O.B.S. committee that waged the campaign in support of it.
District 3 Democratic candidates for Buncombe commission make their pitch
The Democratic candidates for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners in District 3 made their campaign pitches April 14 at the annual party convention.
Tax tensions emerge in GOP primary for Buncombe commission
The rancor over last year’s vote to approve a quarter-cent sales-tax increase is continuing to play out, developing into a major issue in the Republican primary race for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners.
Early Voting begins today at 11 Buncombe County locations
Early voting for the primaries and Amendment One begins today, April 19, at 11 locations around Buncombe County.
Wide open:No incumbent in District 3 commissioner races
In the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners races, District 3 seems fertile ground for Republicans. Five robust GOP candidates will face off in the May 8 primary, contending for two spots on the November ballot. Encompassing a swath of western Buncombe County that includes Enka/Candler, Leicester, Biltmore Forest and parts of south Asheville, District 3 […]
Buncombe Commissioners preview: health and homes
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners’ Tuesday, April 17, meeting will feature health-related presentations on recent county health rankings and the impact of adult care homes.
Details of Buncombe County’s incentive package to New Belgium
As part of the deal to bring New Belgium Brewing to Asheville, Buncombe County has agreed to give the company up to $8.45 million in grants. Here’s the details.
Coloring inside the lines: Redistricting complicates election preparations
Last year’s statewide redistricting pulled voting districts into unfamiliar shapes and posed challenges to local officials.
Six for two: Three Democrats, three Republicans vie for District 2 commissioner seats
The six candidates in the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners’ District 2 races appear to be contesting a political no man’s land. Although the district was created only last year, the areas it encompasses (from Leicester to Black Mountain and Barnardsville to Fairview) haven’t consistently favored either party. In the May 8 primary, three Republicans […]