AltWeeklies Wire
Ballots in Question for 1,000 Registered Voters at Warren Wilson Collegenew
Days before Election Day, the Buncombe County Board of Elections has failed to determine the proper ballot for 1,000 registered voters residing on the campus of Warren Wilson College in Asheville, N.C.
Mountain Xpress |
Jake Frankel |
11-05-2012 |
Elections
The Money Conundrum: Campaign Finance and Local Electionsnew
Sometimes the money behind the political marketing says as much about a given race as the ads themselves, offering insights into candidates' views — not to mention their chances of winning.
Mountain Xpress |
Jake Frankel |
09-19-2012 |
Elections
A Look at the N.C. Primary Through Storifynew
The emotional tweets, election projections, neat Instagram photos, and more, including comments on the Amendment 1 vote.
Mountain Xpress |
Caitlin Byrd |
05-09-2012 |
Elections
End of an Effigy: Twilight of The Burning Bush Fire Starternew
As the Bush administration prepares to leave Washington, business is about to burn out for Rick Fornoff's profitable invention -- The Burning Bush Fire Starter -- and he says he's just fine with that.
Mountain Xpress |
Jon Elliston |
12-01-2008 |
Politics
In N.C., Buncombe County Party Chairs Gear Up for Election Daynew
With North Carolina dubbed a "swing state" in the presidential race and many state and local offices also up for grabs, both parties -- and their leaders -- are facing one of the most closely watched elections in recent memory.
Mountain Xpress |
David Forbes |
10-22-2008 |
Politics
Billy Graham Confidential: The Preacher & President Nixonnew
Newly released documents and tapes reveal back-room discussions about how the Rev. Billy Graham could best buoy Tricky Dick's reelection bid -- and forecast the rise of the Christian right.
Mountain Xpress |
Cecil Bothwell and Jon Elliston |
07-18-2007 |
Politics
Taylor's CAFTA Problemnew
NC 11th District Congressman Charles Taylor failed to vote on CAFTA, the most hotly contested issue in congress this year and a matter of immense concern to his constituents. How did he manage to miss that vote?
Mountain Xpress |
Brian Sarzynski |
08-23-2005 |
Politics
Michael Badnarik: Libertarian presidential candidatenew
Interview with the Libertarian candidate, considered the dark horse winner of his party's nomination
Mountain Xpress |
Cecil Bothwell |
07-23-2004 |
Politics
