A thin crowd had settled into Magnolia’s Raw Bar & Grille on election night. In one corner of the downtown Asheville watering hole, a muted TV flashed images of Dancing With the Stars—high kicks and twists, sparkle tights and stretch vests. Beneath the dancing, a crawler announced less frivolous happenings—the incoming results of the local […]
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After election night: what’s next?
With primary results in, local pundits and political leaders ponder the future.
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Your election night politico locator
Many local candidates and their supporters will rally tonight to celebrate — or mourn — the results.
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The Commish campaign on YouTube
It’s the day before the primary election: If you’re still wrestling with a decision about which candidate to vote for in the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners race, many of them have put up YouTube videos
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Michelle Obama draws crowd at UNCA ***UPDATED WITH VIDEO***
With North Carolina’s May 6 Democratic primary nearing, Michelle Obama, wife of presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, spoke for over an hour on May 2 at the quad at UNC Asheville.
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Michelle Obama to campaign in Asheville tomorrow ***UPDATED AT 7 p.m.***
Michelle Obama will be the headliner at a Get Out the Vote Rally tomorrow at UNCA — accompanied by veteran pop star Gladys Knight.
Candidate: John Carroll
John Carroll John Carroll Political party: Republican Residence: North Buncombe Occupation: Real-estate broker and instructor Education: B.A. University of Kentucky Political experience: Buncombe County Board of Education 8 years; former president, N.C. Association of Realtors; former president, Buncombe County Schools Foundation Endorsements: None 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? Who are […]
Candidate: Keith Thomson
Keith Thomson Keith Thomson Political party: Democrat Residence: Asheville Occupation: Systems engineer/small-business owner Education: B.A. UNCA; M.A., UNC-Chapel Hill Political experience: Former PTO president, Jones Elementary; parent rep, Asheville City Schools Budget Advisory Committee; FX Committee chair, Asheville High Business Alliance; Children First 2004 Volunteer of the Year; Buncombe County Energy Commission, 1982-84; Clean Air […]
Candidate: Spence Campbell
Spence Campbell Spence Campbell Political party: Republican Residence: Hendersonville Occupation: Retired soldier, U.S. Army 1967-92 Education: B.A. University of Tennessee; M.A. Russian-area studies, Georgetown University Political experience: Chairman Henderson County Republican Party Endorsements: Hendersonville Times-News, state Sen. Tom Apodaca, state Rep. Carolyn Justus, former state Rep. Wilma Sherrill, celebrity golfer Tom Fazio 1) How much […]
Candidate: Ron McKee
Ron McKee Ron Mckee Political party: Republican Residence: Arden Occupation: Retired owner/general manager, Asheville Tourists Education: Attended Western Carolina University Political experience: None Endorsements: None 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? Who are your top three donors, and how much has each contributed? Total: No funds raised, according to campaign. 2) […]
Candidate: Mike Fryar
Michael Fryar Mike Fryar Political party: Republican Residence: Fairview Occupation: Retired engine builder/wholesale auto dealer Education: A.C. Reynolds High School Political experience: None Endorsements: None 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? Who are your top three donors, and how much has each contributed? Total: $2,550 Top three: James Young $500, Christopher […]
A feminine warrior
After weeks of toiling on Hillary Clinton‘s behalf, Arden resident Stan Safian saw the stars beginning to align for her last week. Clinton edged past opponent Barack Obama by nearly 10 points in the Pennsylvania primary, a contest pundits were calling a must-win for the New York senator. The next day, Hillary’s friend Ann Jordan, […]
Candidate: Vernon Dover
Vernon Dover Vernon Dover Political party: Democrat Residence: Leicester Occupation: Retired Education: Erwin High School, attended Western Carolina University (3 years). Political experience: Buncombe County Board of Education (1982-1990), 5 years as chairman Endorsements: None 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? Who are your top three donors, and how much has […]
Candidate: K. Ray Bailey
K. Ray Bailey K. Ray Bailey Political party: Democrat Residence: Fairview Occupation: Retired president, A-B Tech Education: B.S. Middle Tennessee State University; M.A. Western Carolina University Political experience: None Endorsements: None 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? Who are your top three donors, and how much has each contributed? Total: approximately […]
Candidate: Holly Jones
Holly Jones Holly Jones Political party: Democrat Residence: Asheville Occupation: Executive director, YWCA of Asheville Education: B.A. in public-policy analysis, UNC-Chapel Hill; master’s of divinity, Duke University; master’s of public health, UNC-Chapel Hill Political experience: Asheville City Council 2001 to present; vice mayor 2005-07 Endorsements: Sierra Club, Democracy for America, Progressive Democrats of Buncombe County […]
Candidate: Joe Dunn
Joe Dunn Joe Dunn Political party: Republican Residence: Asheville Occupation: Retired dentist Education: B.A. University of North Carolina; D.M.D. University of Louisville Political experience: Asheville City Council 4 years; Economic Development Commission, Asheville/Buncome Water Authority, Airport Authority, Community Development Block Grant Committee, Police Advisiory Committee Endorsments: None 1) How much money have you raised for […]
Candidate: Carl Mumpower
Carl Mumpower Carl Mumpower Political party: Republican Residence: Asheville Occupation: Psychologist Education: B.A. psychology, St. Leo College; M.A. education, Western Carolina University; M.S.W. clinical social work, University of Georgia; Ph.D. Union Institute Political experience: Asheville City Council 6 years; vice mayor 2 years Endorsements: “The most important endorsement has come from my fellow Republicans. I’m […]
Candidate: Carol Peterson
Carol Peterson Carol Peterson (incumbent) Political party: Democrat Residence: Fairview Occupation: Retired educator Education: B.S. home economics education, UNC-Greensboro; M.S. public-school administration, University of Tennessee; graduate studies in school administration, Western Carolina University Political experience: Precinct chair, Democratic Party; chair, Buncombe County Democratic Party; president, Buncombe County Democratic Women; officer, 11th Congressional District Democratic Party; […]
Campaign calendar
• Until May 3: Unregistered residents may still get themselves on the rolls and vote during One-Stop Early Voting (through 1 p.m., May 3) at the following locations (bring ID with address): Asheville Senior Opportunity Center on Grove Street; Biltmore Square Mall; the Buncombe Election Services Office; Carver Community Center in Black Mountain; Weaverville Town […]
Candidate: Steve Bledsoe
Steve Bledsoe Steve Bledsoe Political party: Republican Residence: East Asheville Occupation: Disabled/retired; engineer/manufacturing management Education: B.S. engineering, Auburn University; M.B.A. study, University of South Carolina Political experience: No elected office experience Endorsements: None 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? Who are your top three donors, and how much has each contributed? […]
Candidate: Bill Stanley
Bill Stanley Bill Stanley (incumbent) Political party: Democrat Residence: North Asheville Occupation: Retired educator/resturant owner Education: M.A. administration certification Political experience: 19+ years as commissioner Endorsements: Buncombe County chapter N.C. Assoc. of Educators 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? Who are your top three donors, and how much has each contributed? […]