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Hearings in Franklin, Marion on Duke Energy rate hike

BLOGWIRE

David Forbes | 05/20/2013

Local environmental groups are trying to mobilize opponents to Duke Energy's proposed rate hike to show up at six public hearings held over the next few months, including in Franklin and Marion.

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Slideshow: Asheville marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day

NEWS

Max Cooper, David Forbes | 01/21/2013

Hundreds of Ashevilleans marched to City/County Plaza to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day and call for an end to intolerance and racism. Photos by Max Cooper.

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WE DO protesters found not guilty

NEWS

David Forbes | 09/13/2012

Three people arrested as part of the Campaign for Southern Equality's WE DO protest in May were found not guilty on trespassing charges yesterday. (photo by Max Cooper)

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BID critics come out for forum, plan to rally opposition

NEWS

David Forbes | 06/06/2012

About 40 people showed up to a June 5 community forum organized by opponents of the proposed downtown Business Improvement District. Some proponents showed up, too, resulting in a lively but civil discussion. On June 12, Asheville City Council will discuss the proposal and likely vote the BID up or down. (photo by Max Cooper)

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Community forum on downtown Asheville BID tonight as issue heats up

NEWS

David Forbes | 06/05/2012

The past week has seen the issue of a Business Improvement District in downtown Asheville become increasingly controversial, as more organizations and individuals have weighed in on the matter. There will be a community forum on the issue 5 p.m. tonight at Pack Memorial Library, organized by BID opponents.

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Activist panel: 'passion is key'

Megan Dombroski | 02/22/2012

Local activists met in the Laurel Forum at UNC Asheville today to encourage students to find their passions and get involved. “The cries of the people who are oppressed are loud if you’re sensitive,” said Clare Hanrahan, founder of the New South Network of War Resisters and legal adviser to the Occupy Asheville movement.

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UPDATED: Greenpeace activists breach security at Progress Energy power plant, unfurl protest banner

Max Cooper | 02/13/2012

Greenpeace activists breached Progress Energy security this morning, Feb. 13. First, they unfurled a banner to a coal conveyor, then they scaled one of the facility's three smoke towers, where they hung a banner that read, "The climate needs real progress."

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What's the Big Idea? Some thoughts for Asheville in 2012

David Forbes | 12/31/2011

For its next two issues, Xpress will feature an array of "Big Ideas" for 2012 from local notables, citizens, politicians, activists, artists and more. Here's a peek at some of the ideas. What's your big idea for Asheville in the year to come?

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Peace begins at home and ripples into the world

LETTERS

Rachael Bliss | 09/13/2011

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The Green Scene

Rebecca Bowe | 08/27/2008

Looking on the bright side

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Role of activism is subject of two UNCA panel discussions

Jeff Fobes | 02/19/2012

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Role of activism is subject of two UNCA panel discussions

Jeff Fobes | 02/19/2012

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Activist, folk punk Artist Ryan Harvey to play at Warren Wilson and Firestorm

Jeff Fobes | 02/16/2012

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Author/Activist Bill McKibben brings climate campaign to Asheville

Megan Dombroski | 11/20/2011

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Warren Wilson College students participate in Occupy New York and D.C. movements over fall break

Jeff Fobes | 11/19/2011

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Warren Wilson student activist Eva Westheimer arrested in Washington, DC; shares story

Jeff Fobes | 09/27/2011

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