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Census data paves way for WNC redistricting

SHIFTING SENATE: Buncombe County, currently divided between state Senate Districts 48 and 49, will likely see new boundaries due to redistricting. Graphic courtesy of Buncombe County   By Brooke Randle…
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NC Joint Redistricting Committee Public Hearing Schedule

The redistricting process has begun. It will determine the 16 districts for the United States Congress and the districts for the North Carolina General Assembly (House and Senate). North Carolina…
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Redistricting: What is it? Does it really impact my world?

On August 16th at 6:30 pm, you’ll get to hear from a uniquely qualified panel of speakers on all things redistricting and how you can make an impact. The discussion…
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Redistricting Criteria Comments DUE tomorrow, August 12th!

On Monday afternoon, August 9, the NC General Assembly (NCGA) Joint Redistricting Committee released their proposed criteria for drawing new legislative and Congressional maps. At 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 10,…
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New voting audits offer trust and transparency in elections

Gay Ferguson, right, speaks with election official Carter Blaisdell prior to voting at the First Baptist Church of Black Mountain polling place on March 3, 2020, in Buncombe County. Colby…
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NEWS FLASH – The Redistricting process has begun!

This is your chance to influence the process. Your comments are needed NOW! The NC Legislature is in the process of drawing congressional districts for the next ten years NOW!  The…
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Quilts 4 DC Summer 2021 Challenge

The Quilts4DC Statehood Quilt Challenge is going on now through September 30th. The Quilts4DC Challenge asks quilters everywhere to share their creativity and lift the message of full representation and voting rights…
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