
Buncombe County Reviews Development Laws Amid Legal Challenges
Buncombe County is revising local development laws, focusing on flood ordinances and outdated regulations.

Buncombe County is revising local development laws, focusing on flood ordinances and outdated regulations.

North Carolina’s clean energy job market grew 13.8% since the pandemic, driven by solar and clean-tech manufacturing.

Former NC Rep. Cecil Brockman indicted for sex offenses with a minor, held without bond under Iryna’s Law.

Canton buys 35 acres of a decommissioned papermill for $12.5M to boost economic opportunities and build new infrastructure.

Sen. Ted Budd announced $81M in delayed aid for Hurricane Helene recovery in western NC, aiding local governments.

The UNC Board of Governors allows tuition hikes for the first time since 2017. Art Pope remains opposed to increases.

Governor Josh Stein and First Lady Anna Stein embarked on a visit to several ski resorts across North Carolina this weekend, coinciding with the Winter Olympics in Italy. Their tour aims to celebrate the state’s reputation as the Winter Sports Capital of the South and acknowledge the contribution of the

Teacher attrition and vacancies in NC schools remained steady, but early-career teachers face retention challenges.

Michael Whatley, GOP candidate for U.S. Senate, claims inflation is “way down” despite data showing rising prices.

Asheville Regional Airport marks 2025 as its second-busiest year, a milestone after Hurricane Helene’s impact in 2024.

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee narrowly leads Nida Allam in a tight primary race, possibly eligible for a recount.

Asheville voters narrowed 20 candidates to six for the City Council race, with incumbents and newcomers advancing.