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.

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 ...

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.