Earlier this week, the NC State Board of Elections passed an emergency resolution approving measures to help voters in 13 WNC counties cast their ballot in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Under these new measures, Buncombe County Board of Elections has modified its early voting plan.

Sites will be open from Thursday, Oct. 17 to Friday, Nov. 1 (including weekends) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Here are approved locations for early voting:

Black Mountain Library, 105 N. Dougherty St., Black Mountain
East Asheville Library, 3 Avon Rd., Asheville
Enka-Candler Library, 1404 Sand Hill Rd., Candler
Fairview Library, 1 Taylor Rd., Fairview
Leicester Community Center, 2979 New Leicester Hwy., Leicester
South Buncombe Library, 260 Overlook Rd., Asheville
New location: UNCA Health & Counseling Center, 118 W.T. Weaver Blvd., Asheville
Weaverville Community Center, 60 Lakeshore Dr., Weaverville
Replacing the Board of Elections location: Dr. Wesley Grant Southside Center, 285 Livingston St., Asheville
West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Rd., Asheville

Reminder: Same-day registration is available during the early voting period and voters are welcome to cast their ballot at any of the above locations.

Buncombe County Board of Elections has begun evaluating Election Day polling places and contacting poll workers.

Find more information on important dates in the General Election and the NC State Board of Elections' emergency resolution, which includes changes to absentee voting.