20 Candidates Compete in Crowded Asheville City Council Race
Twenty candidates vie for three Asheville City Council seats, focusing on housing and transit, with a budget gap looming.
February 6, 2026
Twenty candidates vie for three Asheville City Council seats, focusing on housing and transit, with a budget gap looming.
High Point Museum’s exhibit “To Form a More Perfect Union” showcases African American stamps honoring civil rights.
North Carolina’s Gov. Stein aims to enhance mental health support, focusing on crisis intervention and staffing issues.
The NC DOT will elevate I-77 express lanes through uptown to reduce property impacts, despite some local opposition.
North Carolina schools report a 6.1% drop in crimes, with incidents concentrated in specific grades and challenges.
In December 2025, unemployment rates in North Carolina saw a widespread decrease, with 99 of the state’s counties reporting declines, according to a recent government press release. Edgecombe County reported the highest unemployment rate at 5.4 percent, while Stanly County had the lowest at 2.6 percent. All fifteen metro areas
Commissioner Jennifer Horton sues Buncombe County, alleging suspension of funds for her care homes violates state law.
Canton may ban crypto mining and data centers, prioritizing local resources over tech growth. Public hearing Feb. 11.
Sen. Thom Tillis seeks detailed records from DHS on “Operation Charlotte’s Web,” questioning arrests and force used.
The NC General Assembly’s Energy Policy Commission met to discuss nuclear energy’s future, driven by AI data demand.
A proposal suggests Greensboro’s former American Hebrew Academy as a possible site for an immigration facility.
Weeks of winter weather in Winston-Salem have hurt local businesses as events are canceled and foot traffic slows.
