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Mark Barrett

@MarkBarrettACT

Freelance journalist based near Asheville, N.C. Interests include #ncpol, #ncga, #avlgov, #avlnews, outdoors and #WNC history. Also at @markbarrettwnc.bsky.soc
Asheville, N.C. Joined October 2012
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Mark Barrett @MarkBarrettACT
Buncombe Coumnty is preparing to build sidewalks in Swannanoa's historic business district, Fairview residents worry that this year's holiday parade will be blocked and county commissioners delay a decision on funding surveillance cameras. Story: bpr.org/2026-10-07/bun…
www.bpr.org Buncombe pushes Swannanoa sidewalks, takes no action on Fairview parade What you need to know from the Oct. 6 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting
Mark Barrett @MarkBarrettACT
Asheville Council cancels #Flock cameras after lengthy debate, loosens zoning rules for smaller homes and hears an update on repairs to city parks on or near Azalea Road in east #Asheville. bpr.org/politics-gover… #avlnews
www.bpr.org Asheville Council cancels Flock cameras, loosens zoning rules for smaller homes What you need to know from the Aug. 25 Asheville City Council meeting
Mark Barrett @MarkBarrettACT
Unsurprisingly, @chriscooperwcu has the best analysis I've seen so far of the state of the 11th Congressional District race following state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom's nomination by the GOP. Short summary: Both candidates face headwinds. theassemblync.com/news/politics/… #ncpol #ncga
www.theassemblync.com In District 11, It’s Underdog v. Underdog Jennifer Balkcom inherited the nomination in a district friendly to Republicans. But Democrat Jamie Ager has the money, time, and name.
Mark Barrett @MarkBarrettACT
. #Buncombe County moving forward on #Woodfin greenways -- one by the French Broad, one along Beaverdam Creek -- and is looking at an alternative for #Enka path because of a dispute with a land owner. bpr.org/politics-gover… #avlnews #avlgov
www.bpr.org Buncombe County moving forward on Woodfin greenway and is looking at alternative for Enka path What you need to know from the Aug. 4 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting.