NEWS
City of Asheville Announces Traffic Pattern Change for McDowell Street and Southside Avenue
Changes part of the Greenway Connector Project
NCInnovation Approves 13 University Research Projects At 11 UNC System Campuses
Projects tackle projects in advanced manufacturing, medical devices, applied AI, cybersecurity, and clean energy
Americans For Prosperity Launches First TV Ad To Support Trump-backed Michael Whatley For Senate
First major TV ad buy in the what will likely be the most expensive race in American history…
Buncombe County Receives Grant For Sidewalks In Swannanoa
Program finally awards funds months after the legislature appropriated the funds
Buncombe County Recognizes Paramedics Who Saved A Nine-Year-Old’s Life
Quick action at the scene prevented a drowning
Scandal-Plagued Senator Ralph Warnock Campaigns For Cooper Amid Fallout From Disaster Recovery Audit
Cooper trying to turn the narrative from his failures to help Hurricane Matthew and Florence victims
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