ASHEVILLE – Drew Ball, an environmental advocate, volunteer firefighter and community organizer, was sworn in as the newest member of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners during the board’s Jan.

In a Dec. 18 special election, the Buncombe County Democratic Party chose Drew Ball to fill an open seat on the Buncombe County Commission.

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In December, the Buncombe County Democratic Party tapped Ball to fill the vacant seat after he defeated nine other candidates vying for the position to win the party’s formal recommendation.

Update: This story was updated to correct an inaccuracy. ASHEVILLE – The Buncombe County Democratic Party has tapped an environmental advocate, volunteer firefighter and community organizer to ...