Asheville Reporter

Hise encourages constituents to join rally for Republican North Carolina gubernatorial candidate

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 18, 2020

State Sen. Ralph Hise (R-Spruce Pine) wants his constituents to attend a rally for Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Forest Saturday, Spet. 19 in Burnsville, with a Trump Cruisin' event scheduled alongside and a special appearance from Republican District 11 Congressional candidate Madison Cawthorn.

With Madison County schools opting for a hybrid option, parents still have mixed opinions

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 13, 2020

Madison County students will begin classes with in-person introduction and a chance to pick up school equipment, but after that students will spend the weeks of Aug. 24 to Sept. 14 learning remotely — as the school system works around concerns regarding a recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the county.

67% of Madison County voters approve sales tax increase for schools

By Benjamin Kibbey | Mar 22, 2020

The Madison County Schools sales tax increase passed in 11 of 12 precincts during the recent primary, raising the county sales tax to 7%.

Stanley Center name changed amid corruption allegations against former Buncombe Commissioner

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jan 10, 2020

In the ongoing corruption investigation surrounding Buncombe County government, former Assistant County Manager Jon Creighton has accused former County Commissioner Bill Stanley of participating in the widespread wrongdoing.