Joel Burgess
CITIZEN-TIMES.com
Asheville, NC, United States
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Ex-Asheville man charged with sexual assaults in Los Angeles; police seek more victims
An ex-Asheville resident has been charged with a series of sexual assaults in California, including while he continued to live in WNC, records show. → Read More
Fresh from McCarthy speaker battle, new congressman Chuck Edwards to tour 15 WNC counties
Fresh from Kevin McCarthy's speaker battle, new U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards said he will tour the 15 counties of his 11th District. → Read More
Madison Cawthorn vacates offices before end of term; constituents' calls go unanswered
Rep. Madison Cawthorn of WNC, has apparently vacated his Washington and district offices nearly two months before the end of his term. → Read More
11th District voter turnout in Asheville, WNC among highest: US House election data
Early voting turnout in Western North Carolina's congressional district is among the highest in the state. → Read More
Who is running in Asheville, Buncombe? Candidate list, election dates; voting started
In the Nov. 8 general election local voters are already casting ballots. → Read More
Madison Cawthorn: No federal funding for abortion travel; but there's already law on it
Western North Carolina's congressman Madison Cawthorn is seeking to deny funding for travel across state lines for abortions. → Read More
Will Mark Meadows, ex-Trump chief, be charged after Jan. 6 explosive testimony?
A former aide's damning testimony about Mark Meadows' role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack is causing many to ask about the consequences. → Read More
What will N.C. Republicans do after SCOTUS ruling? Polls show abortion access popular
SCOTUS Roe v. Wade rebuke gives power over abortion rules to NC Republicans— but restricting the ability to end pregnancies remains unpopular, poll says. → Read More
Jan. 6 hearing: Mark Meadows knew marchers had guns, could invade Capitol, sought pardon
Explosive June 28 testimony from the former top aide of Mark Meadows: White House chief of staff knew about the potential invasion, marchers had guns. → Read More
Buncombe GOP sheriff candidate Worley might face disqualifying challenge over residency
A Buncombe sheriff's candidate faces a legal challenge over whether he is a county resident, a bid which if successful could disqualify him. → Read More
Cawthorn: 'Smoking gun' on ethics violation, possible cryptocurrency crimes, experts say
A financial disclosure form appears to provide the "smoking gun" of an ethics violation by Rep. Madison Cawthorn and might indicate criminal activity. → Read More
Asheville, Buncombe will recount 2 primaries: rare tie in NC House race; DA race tightens
A local Republican primary for NC House is now locked in a rare tie, while a highly consequential Democratic district attorney race has tightened. → Read More
House Ethics to investigate Cawthorn over cryptocurrency, relationship with staffer
Madison Cawthorn will face a House ethics investigation over allegations he improperly promoted a cryptocurrency and had a relationship with a staffer. → Read More
What's next for NC's Madison Cawthorn after his GOP primary loss?
The future of Madison Cawthorn – the brash, Trump-endorsed NC congressman – is unclear. Experts say it's unlikely he'll leave the political stage. → Read More
Trump-endorsed Madison Cawthorn loses reelection bid for NC 11th congressional district
Rep. Madison Cawthorn has lost his reelection bid for Western North Carolina's congressional district. → Read More
Asheville deputy assault trial: Alleged victim begs to not watch video, officer weeps
Bodycam video the second day of an assault trial showed former county law enforcement officer Tyler McDonald striking Jamie Burleson in the ribs. → Read More
Cawthorn nude thrusting video: Will Republicans still stick with the troubled Trump ally?
Madison Cawthorn, with the release of a video in which he is apparently naked and thrusting his pelvis in bed with a man, faces more controversy. → Read More
Buncombe jail has staff exodus, 125% turnover; sheriff seeks raises; highest NC death rate
Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller is asking the Board of Commissioners for up to $1.6 million in pay raises. → Read More
Cawthorn talks Zelensky 'thug' comment, knows nothing about Meadows' voting issue, he says
Rep. Madison Cawthorn clarified his comments calling Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky a "thug." → Read More
Voting in Asheville, Buncombe, WNC starts April 28; who's on the ballot? A complete list
Upcoming primary elections in Buncombe County will feature crowded and consequential primaries. → Read More