Buncombe County's Martin Nesbitt gains No. 2 spot in NC Senate | Asheville Citizen-Times

RALEIGH — Martin Nesbitt isn’t known for toeing the party line. Over nearly three decades in the House and Senate, he has been a loyal lieutenant of some Democratic leaders and a thorn in the side of others.

But in his new job, the Asheville senator will try to keep 30 Senate Democrats speaking with one voice. Story continues here ➤