Weaverville will see a new mayor, the spot filled by current town council member Dee Lawrence, and both Weaverville and Woodfin councils will welcome a slate of mostly new members, according to unofficial election results.

Voting concluded Nov. 4 for Buncombe County’s only municipal elections, votes cast for the respective town councils, as well as the Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District.

The county reported high voter turnout, with more than 2,702 people casting ballots, a 43% increase from 1,891 voters in 2023.

Election Services Director Corinne Duncan said in a news release that though the elections are small compared to other county elections, it has seen continued growth in voter turnout.

Results are unofficial until certified on Nov. 14.

Lawrence was first elected to cou

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