NEWS
State of North Carolina Announces 15 Rural Economic Development Grants
These programs support $104 million in investment and 316 new jobs
Buncombe County Health Officials Report Uptick in Chickenpox In The County’s Youth
Disease spreads easily in children less than one year of age
New Book Offers A Funny And Heartfelt View Of The Real Asheville
“Before You Move to Asheville, Read This” pulls back the curtain on the city everyone thinks they know.
N.C. State Board of Elections Renews Request For Key Data From NCDMV To Promote Election Integrity
Federal Prosecutors recently unveiled indictments of noncitizens registered to vote at the DMV
DK Wesley Announced As New City Manager For Asheville
Wesley appointment is effective January 12th, 2026
Americans For Prosperity- North Carolina Announces First Wave of Endorsements For the 2026 State Legislature
AFP-NC State Director Tyler Voigt issued the following statement: “AFP-NC’s strong grassroots network has had a proven impact on previous elections. We look forward to leveraging our capabilities again this cycle to connect with voters and share how these candidates will promote freedom and prosperity for all North Carolinians.”
Several Western Counties Ranked As More Economically Distressed On County Tier System
Tier designation determines eligibility and guidelines for economic incentives
Liberal Dark Money Behemoth, The Sixteen Thirty Fund, Dumped Over $1 Million Into North Carolina In 2024
These funds come from out-of-state billionaires and foreigners….
Senator Budd Announces New Chief of Staff
Outgoing Chief of Staff to enter the private sector
American College Of Surgeons Recognizes Mission Hospital As A Level I Trauma Center
Designation verifies Mission Hospitals ability to provide care for every aspect of injury
Unleashing American Energy Requires Permitting Reform
Regulatory roadblocks holding back American economy
Jeffrey Smythe Named New Secretary of Public Safety
Outgoing Secretary Eddie Buffaloe served for several years amid public safety crisis
New Case Statistics Dashboard Launched By North Carolina Judicial Branch
New tools will provide greater transparency into the criminal justice system in North Carolina
Cyberattack Disabled Buncombe County’s Emergency Notification System, 911 Not Impacted
County urges CodeRED users to monitor for identity theft
N.C. State Board of Elections Authorizes Cooperation To Prevent Noncitizen Voting
Democrat Board Members opposed move to prevent noncitizen voting
Department of Veterans Affairs Eliminates Family Care Backlog
Accomplishment highlights Trump’s commitment to veterans
Mission Hospital Removed For Immediate Jeopardy Status
Plans already implemented to address issues
Federal Courts Dismissed Challenges to 2023 Legislative Maps
Courts have not ruled yet on the changes made in 2025
Asheville Seeks Public Input On French Broad and Azalea Riverfront Recovery Projects
City commits to a transparent process