Press release from N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles North Carolina’s new vehicle Tag and Tax Together program was designed to collect vehicle property taxes along with registration renewals and to conveniently pay them together. If the address on your vehicle registration is current, you will receive a statement that lists both vehicle registration fees and […]
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Malvern Hills neighborhood, park area traffic meeting Jan. 16, 6 p.m.
Press release from West Asheville Watch Residents, Property Owners, Stakeholders of neighborhood streets around Malvern Hills. EVERYONE invited and encouraged to come! WHO’s Invited: Residents, property owners and stakeholders of neighborhood streets in the area around Malvern Hills Park WHAT: A meeting with representatives of City of Asheville Transportation, Police, and Parks, Recreation and Cultural […]
Bill Rhodes’ 2012 favorite photos slideshow
A slideshow of favorite photos I took in 2012.
WNC in the global news: The BBC illustrates fiscal-cliff impact with local businesses
from The BBC The general manager of the Cataloochee Ski Area in western North Carolina is wary of the so-called fiscal cliff — or fiscal slope, as some analysts call it. He worries he won’t be able to carry out improvements on his slopes if lawmakers can’t agree on a deal by the end of […]
UNC Asheville to host community meeting on new signage, greenway plans
Press release from UNC Asheville News Service UNC Asheville will host a meeting to brief university neighbors on plans for new signage on and around campus, and progress on the Reed Creek greenway. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, at UNC Asheville’s Sherrill Center, Mountain View Room. Parking will be available […]
Breakdown of Gov. McCrory’s inauguration events
Press release from Buncombe County Republican Party The one here in Asheville will be on January 7th. Make sure you have a ticket. And get there early. He will only be with us for an hour and then off to another event. I have tea and cookies and music lined up for entertainment before he […]
WLOS reports: At least three dead In Brevard Road wreck UPDATE
Reported by WLOS TV : Three young men have been killed in a horrific News Year’s Day accident. It happened shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday in Avery’s Creek at the intersection of Brevard Road and Ledbetter Road. Officials on the scene say a black Volvo hydroplaned, sliding into the opposite lane, and slamming into a […]
Bothwell demands enforcement of city gun ordinance
With a gun show looming next weekend at the WNC Ag Center, Asheville city councilman Cecil Bothwell calls to end a long-standing unofficial exemption in city ordinance.
Kenilworth resident takes issue with greenspace offer from developer
In response to an announcement from Riverlink last week, some Kenilworth residents have questions. By Valerie Hoh, Kenilworth resident I would like to respond to Riverlink’s announcement that the Kenilworth neighborhood is about to get some new open space as a result of a donation of 3.36 acres of land to Riverlink from Caledonia LLC, […]
Traffic fatality widow seeks help with funeral expenses for husband—A C-T
From The Asheville Citizen-Times by Julie Ball Miriam Katsigiannis wants a proper funeral for her husband of 33 years. But she says living on a fixed income, she can’t afford it, so she’s asking for help from the community. “I don’t want to see him cremated and be an unclaimed person. He’s not unclaimed. He […]
Burglars strike PARI on Christmas Eve, Times-News reports UPDATE
UPDATE: From the Asheville Citizen-Times (by Sabian Warren) Transylvania sheriff’s officers have made an arrest in a Christmas Eve break-in at Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute, and investigators recovered most of the items stolen including rare meteorites. Charged Saturday night was Brian Thomas Koontz, 29, of Balsam Grove, Transylvania sheriff’s Det. Wade Abram said. Investigators are […]
Blue Ridge Rollergirls announce 2013 schedule
Even in the off season, work continues to improve at the Blue Ridge Rollergirls. (photo by Bill Rhodes)
News-Record Editorial: Asheville water fight bears close watching
Editorial from the Greensboro News-Record Asheville is fighting to keep its municipal water system and avoid a soaking. But the state legislature has the last word. Other cities should tune in to this drama playing out in the water-wealthy mountain community. While Asheville operates its own water system, wastewater service is handled by a Metropolitan […]
Land-of-Sky Regional Council remembers Jim Stokoe
Press release from Land-of-Sky Regional Council Land-of-Sky Regional Council mourns the loss of our dear friend, Jim Stokoe, and celebrates his life. After a valiant fight, “Jim lifted off with amazing gentleness and peace” on December 11, 2012. After 30 years of outstanding service, Jim Stokoe retired in June 2010 from Land-of-Sky Regional Council as […]
Next ‘Hard to Recycle’ event Jan. 12 on Patton Avenue, West Asheville
Press release from Asheville Greenworks Hard 2 Recycle events are free, public collections geared to bring awareness to other modes of recycling to our area. Five quarterly held special events to cover the four corners of the County and Central Asheville. Our goal is to educate, collect and divert items that would normally end up […]
ALE head demotes himself to field agent – News and Observer
From the Raleigh News and Observer Hoping to avoid the chopping block where most department heads find themselves with the arrival of a new administration, John Ledford, director of the state Division of Alcohol Law Enforcement, has voluntarily returned to the ranks of field agent. Ledford requested the demotion and reassignment to his home district […]
New brewery’s boss launches into parenthood – Hendersonville Times-News
From the Hendersonville Times-News by Gary Glancy He’s been charged with running what many in the beer industry are predicting could become the most beautiful brewery in the world when it is completed. Brian Grossman, who will comanage Sierra Nevada’s multifaceted Mills River facility currently under construction, has logged more airline miles in the past […]
Two pedestrians killed in separate incidents Sat. evening—UPDATED
Press release from Asheville Police Department The Asheville Police Department Traffic Safety Unit is currently investigating two separate traffic fatalities. Both accidents involve a vehicle striking a pedestrian in the roadway. The first accident was reported at 6:08 pm at 314 Airport Road. The second accident was reported at 6:17 pm at 1073 Patton Avenue. […]
State Troopers and firefighters brighten hospitalized kids’ Christmas
Local N.C. State Troopers and members of the Enka-Candler fire department brought toys to children hospitalized over Christmas at Mission Hospital. (photos by Bill Rhodes)
Federal Court jury finds owners at fault for Richmond Hill Inn arson, Citizen-Times reports
A federal jury has found the insurer is not liable for the $6 million claim, due to the owner’s “participation” in the arson. (pictured: an AFD firefighter hauls hoses at the scene of the 2009 fire, photos by Bill Rhodes)
Thousands without power in WNC after wind takes out trees
It was a cold, dark first night of winter for many in our region, as high winds took out power all over Western North Caroilna. (pictured: a Progress Energy lineman working to restore power in 2010; photo by Bill Rhodes)