NCGOP Sued by Own Members
Several members of the state GOP are suing the NCGOP for actions taken at the state GOP convention in June of this year. Mike Urben, Andrea DeHaan, and Aryn Schloemer, who attended the convention, are suing the state GOP for how the election for state officeholders was conducted. The Tribune first reported on this in […]
2023 Buncombe Municipal Races Set
The deadline for filing the election registration for 2023 was Friday at noon (July 21). Below is a list of the candidates who have filed. Woodfin Mayor: – Woodfin Town Vice Mayor Jim McAllister – Resident Jason Moore This race follows a 20-year tenure by Mayor Jerry VeHaun, who decided not to seek re-election. Woodfin […]
Revitalizing Asheville: Auditorium Woes and Affordable Housing Plans
Mayor Esther Manheimer suggested that Asheville City Council revisit what appear to have been commitments to capital investment that fell by the wayside. These investments include funding needed repairs for the now offline Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, reconsidering the highest and best use for the Pit of Despair, and building affordable housing into an upgraded transit station downtown.
Edwards Celebrates Inclusion of Amendments in Defense Act
The first amendment put forth by Edwards is aimed at bringing the Department of Defense (DOD) to Western North Carolina (WNC) to explore the potential for military and training installations in the region.