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Buncombe County Board of Elections shares new early voting plan
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, here’s the revised plan for where you can cast your ballot during the early voting period.
October 09, 2024 02:55 PM
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Grace Powers
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Changes to election planning in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene
During Buncombe County’s Oct. 7 briefing, Election Services director Corinne Duncan assured the community that “Buncombe County will vote,” offering information on creating a modified voting plan.
October 7, 2024
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Elections
See the North Carolina 2024 Primary Election results
Find out the results of Super Tuesday voting.
March 5, 2024
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Elections
Voter Registration Day in Buncombe County
Get the scoop on when, where, and how to register to vote in Buncombe County.
September 17, 2023
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City
Asheville 101: Our guide to becoming a resident
Becoming an Ashevillian is easy with these tips.
March 21, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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City
The 2022 election results for Asheville and Buncombe County
From bonds and city council seats to Asheville’s next mayor — see how residents voted in this year’s general election.
November 8, 2022
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Laura Hackett
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City
Your guide to the 2022 election in Asheville and Buncombe County
Here’s what we’re voting on in 2022 — from Asheville City Council seats and county bonds to the mayoral election.
November 7, 2022
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Test your civic knowledge with this quiz from Carolina Public Press
Shore up on all the important voting facts and laws in North Carolina before this year’s election.
September 14, 2022
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Laura Hackett
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The 411 on NC’s status as a swing state
NC is among a handful of states that experts consider to be swing states.
August 26, 2020
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Buncombe County establishes Helene Recovery Office
Buncombe County Commissioners approved an amendment creating a new office dedicated to managing long term Helene recovery projects.
October 22, 2025
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