The controversial Amendment One, declaring “that marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized” in North Carolina, won statewide last night, despite losing in Asheville and other urban centers throughout the state.
Statehouse Rep. Patsy Keever beat Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy in the 10th Congressional District Democratic primary and incumbent Republican Patrick McHenry beat his challengers to represent his party again on the fall ballot. This post includes results and information about both the 10th and 11th congressional district primary races.
It’s a busy day in North Carolina news rooms. With the first stage of the governor’s race, two congressional primaries, local races, and the much-debated Amendment One on the ballot, turnout is expected to be high. Follow the news via Twitter at #avlelect, and check here for dispatches as they come in. Photo by Max Cooper.
I love the article about the Carolina Ground Mill and am really glad that you are covering such an important and relevant part of our food system [“On Carolina Ground,” April 25 Xpress]. Carolina Ground ensures that even if the price of oil skyrockets we will still have access to high-quality flour for all the … Read more
Last fall, DeWayne B Love Barton, Imhotep Dlanod and Steve Mann — three men from Asheville — traveled together to the sovereign nation of the Hopi Tribe in northeastern Arizona. Dlanod is a Mardi Gras Indian and a native of New Orleans. He plays percussion with Sirius.B, Rising Appalachia and teaches youth through LEAF in … Read more
