Name: Quentin Miller Profession: Sergeant at the Asheville Police Department (APD). In up to two words, describe your political affiliation: Progressive Democrat In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: I’m running to change the mindset of the Sheriff’s office from that of a warrior to…

Name: R. Daryl Fisher Profession: I have 30+ years of law enforcement experience and almost 5 years (5 in July) of full time law enforcement training and curriculum teaching experience. The bulk of my law enforcement experience was with the Asheville Police Department where I…

The Asheville Blade’s guide to the primary that will determine who’s in charge of one of the most powerful positions on the local ballot — district attorney District Attorney is an incredibly powerful position, perhaps one of the most important on a local ballot. This…

Name: Todd Williams Profession: Attorney, Board Certified Specialist in NC Criminal Law In up to two words, describe your political affiliation: Progressive Democrat In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: I am running to continue serving as your progressive District Attorney with…

Name: Ben Scales Profession: Attorney In up to two words, describe your political affiliation: Democrat In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: I’m running because I believe that true progressive criminal justice reform can heal, empower and unite our community. General questions…

For years, activists asserted prominent artist Jonas Gerard used cash and intimidating legal tactics to silence allegations of sexual harassment and abuse. Documents and a former employee’s story reveal what that looks like Above: Protesters from the Asheville Survivors Coalition, which has focused on claims…

What you need to know about the police brutality case that’s causing an uproar in Asheville and making national news. What happened, how the problem stretches to the highest levels and how this violence is rooted in our city’s segregation Above: A sign highlighting the…

Enough is enough. The Asheville police chief’s awful track record, deceptions and inexcusable inaction mean she must be removed from office. Our city can’t have change while allowing powerful officials to keep their positions no matter what damage they do. Above: Asheville Police Department Chief…

Video of an APD officer brutally assaulting a black man walking home from work shines a harsh light on the reality of our city. But it was enabled by a city that has repeatedly failed to take the depths of racism in its own backyard…

City manager Gary Jackson, the most powerful person in city government, is retiring. How he defined an era of Asheville’s politics — and who bore the brutal cost of his administration Above: Jackson’s name plaque, with him in the background, at the Asheville City Council…