It is time for the 2026 primary in North Carolina. Keep up with the latest, live election coverage for Western NC here.

From a crowded Asheville City Council field, the top six vote-getters will move on to the general election in November. Who ...

Hickory Nut Gap Farms CEO and co-founder Jamie Ager leads four others in the Democratic primary. Read along for updates.

Republicans on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee criticized Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a tense ...

Asheville City Council candidate Jeffrey Burroughs speaks with the Asheville Citizen Times during an election watch party at Hi-Wire Brewing.

Drew Ball speaks with the Asheville Citizen Times during a Democratic election watch party at Hi-Wire Brewing on primary election night.

The NC Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at Tuesday, March 3, 2026 results for each game: Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

McDowell boys basketball coach Brian Franklin announced his retirement after leading the program for 15 seasons.

Asheville City Council member Maggie Ullman speaks with the Asheville Citizen Times during a Democratic election watch party at Hi-Wire Brewing.

Drew Ball addresses supporters at a Democratic election watch party at Hi-Wire Brewing after winning an Asheville City Council primary race.

Before Chai Pani became a James Beard Award-winning restaurant, it was merely an idea shared by an Asheville husband and wife. Now, it's much more.

Asheville's former Moog Music property, now a hub for Helene-displaced businesses, was sold for $9 million to RCG LLC in February.