Green in brief: WNC shows air quality improvement, AG Stein awards $340K to area environmental work

Bearwallow Mountain view

According to a new study by Filterbuy, an air filter industry website, the median air quality index in the Asheville metropolitan area was 15.3% better over the period from 2015-2019 compared with the period from 2005-2009. The Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton and Greenville, S.C., metros also showed big improvements.

Key takeaways from Buncombe’s 2020 elections

Staff at Buncombe County Election Services

Xpress has compiled election night summaries for each of the contests previously included in our general election voter guide. The Buncombe County Board of Elections will not officially certify results until Friday, Nov. 13, and the state board will not issue certification until Tuesday, Nov. 24.

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