Newly elected Rep. Lindsey Prather had expected to wrestle with tough questions upon her arrival at the N.C. General Assembly in Raleigh. After all, the Buncombe County Democrat had promised her constituents that she’d work on big issues such as…
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Buncombe County’s largest renter has made a significant decision that could affect whether vulnerable residents will have access to affordable housing.
North Carolina’s General Assembly convened last Wednesday, beginning a new session with new dynamics that will come into play as members seek to resolve a host of long-lingering issues.
Candidates for NC House District 115 Democrat Lindsey Prather is running against Republican Pratik Bhakta. There is no incumbent in this race. District 115 covers Buncombe County. Get to know the candidates with our NC 2022 Voter Guide.
ASHEVILLE – In a meeting a month away from the election, Republicans and Democrats vying for Buncombe County’s three state House seats disagreed on whether government officials should have shut down businesses during the pandemic, whether homelessness is primarily about…
ASHEVILLE – Facing a statewide teacher shortage, historically low national test scores and a call for a public school strike, the majority of Buncombe County’s General Assembly candidates said they supported raising instructor salaries. Democrats and Republicans who responded to…
