Local elected officials reflect on increase in political violence
It’s no secret that the national political rhetoric has gotten increasingly noxious in recent years, at times escalating into violent action.
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WNC lawmakers brace business community for polarizing session
Asheville’s business community seems to like its coffee with a side of politics. Dozens of business professionals joined elected officials over breakfast April 21 for the twice-yearly Legislative Update hosted by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. The event featured…
How Buncombe’s newly elected N.C. House members are settling into office
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…