As state Rep. Tim Moffitt contemplates a move to switch Asheville to predominantly district elections, similar changes he pushed for the Buncombe County commissioners continue to have far-reaching effects.
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The district advantage
UNCA political science professor Bill Sabo sees definite advantages to district election systems in cities with populations over 100,000. But with Asheville well below that threshold, it’s less clear what making such a switch here might mean.
Asheville group expands push for LGBT equality to Mississippi
Here’s the press release from the Campaign for Southern Equality: Tupelo, Mississippi (July 17, 2013) – On Thursday morning, two same-sex couples will request – and be denied – marriage licenses in Tupelo, Mississippi as the WE DO Campaign continues to grow across the state. The couples will be joined by friends, family and clergy, […]
WRAL: ‘Thankful Tuesday’ rally shows support for GOP agenda
Here’s an excerpt from the WRAL article: About 200 supporters expressed their appreciation Tuesday for North Carolina Republicans’ efforts to cut taxes, require identification before voting and make getting abortions more difficult. Republican groups organized a “Thankful Tuesday” rally at the government complex in Raleigh to praise the GOP-led legislature and Gov. Pat McCrory for […]
$1500 Reward offered for Thomas Wolfe arson tip
Here’s the information via the Buncombe County website: Jim MacKenzie, Asheville resident, writer, public speaker and Thomas Wolfe enthusiast hopes that a $1,500 reward will generate for information that leads to the arrest of the person, or persons responsible for the arson of the Thomas Wolfe Memorial on the eve of the 15th anniversary of […]
AC-T: 180 apartments going up near downtown Asheville
Here’s an excerpt from the Ashville Citizen-Times article: A trio of developers will break ground next week on a major apartment complex above McCormick Field near downtown, one of just a handful of apartment developments in the past three decades near the city’s core. Called The Retreat at Hunt Hill, the complex will comprise five […]
Buncombe Commissioners discuss development at Swannanoa meeting
Residents raised a variety of issues and concerns with Buncombe County commissioners during a July 16 community meeting in Swannanoa, including zoning, development and pedestrian safety.
New Buncombe Board of Elections members sworn in July 16
Here’s the notice from Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Board of Elections members will be sworn in today at noon. The ceremony will take place in the Buncombe County Courthouse in Courtroom 720. The Honorable Steven Cogburn will be conducting the ceremony. Lucy Smith will be returning to the Elections Board and will be joined […]
Buncombe Commissioners discuss new schools, shooting range
Asheville residents focused much of a July 15 community meeting with the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners on new schools and a possible new shooting range.
Popular section of Blue Ridge Parkway closed from Ox Creek to Mt. Mitchell
The Blue Ridge Parkway is now closed from Milepost 375, a few miles north of Asheville, to Milepost 355 at N.C. 128/Mount Mitchell State Park, according to the National Park Service.
Jack Cecil to represent Buncombe on North Carolina Economic Development Board
Here’s the press release from the office of Gov. Pat McCrory: Raleigh, NC– Governor McCrory announced the following appointments today: North Carolina Economic Development Board Governor McCrory has appointed John Lassiter as chair of the board and Jim Whitehurst as vice chair. John Lassiter (Mecklenburg County) – Lassiter is president of Carolina Legal Staffing LLC. […]
Leadership Asheville presents ‘2013 Leadership Asheville Buzz’ event
LEADERSHIP ASHEVILLE PRESENTS THE JULY BUZZ 2013 SUMMER BREAKFAST HIRE AND HIGHER EDUCATION Asheville: Hire and Higher Education will be explored during the 2013 Leadership Asheville Buzz summer breakfast on Wednesday, July 24th at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel. The public is invited to attend this session which will explore the higher education business in Asheville […]
Workshops announced on ‘Transforming Neighborhoods into Resilient Communities’
Here’s the press release from organizer Gaya Erlandson: Transforming Neighborhoods into Resilient Communities Two workshops in two weeks The need for us all to “live locally” in resilient communities is urgent – for youth, families and all those that want to “age in place” – and now it is very do-able. For the first-time ever, […]
Jonathan Wainscott announces run for Asheville City Council
Jonathan Wainscott, a West Asheville resident and small business owner, announced July 12 that he plans to run for Asheville City Council.
North Carolina as the new Wisconsin?
Reuters published a July 10 opinion piece by Grover G. Norquist and Patrick Gleason of Americans for Tax Reform in which the national pundits ask if North Carolina is “the new Wisconsin.” Here’s some excerpts: “Nowhere is the battle between liberal and conservative visions of government fiercer,” wrote David Graham of The Atlantic, “than North […]
Universal Joint hosts July 20 fundraiser for RiverLink
Here’s the message from RiverLink via the group’s email newsletter: Come support us at the Universal Joint Saturday, July 20th. The Universal Joint, in West Asheville, is hosting a fundraiser to support RiverLink’s efforts towards the economic and environmental revitalization of the French Broad River watershed, including community greenways, the French Broad River Paddle trail, […]
Merrill drops election lawsuit, will run for Buncombe Commission again next year
Eight months after last year’s election, Republican Christina Kelly G. Merrill is dropping a lawsuit challenging results that showed her just 18 votes shy of winning a seat on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. Instead, the Fairview resident says she’ll mount a campaign for a seat on the board next year.
McHenry: Support strong textile rules in Trans-Pacific Partnership
Here’s the press release from the office of Rep. Patrick McHenry: Congressman McHenry Sends Letter to U.S. Trade Representative in Support of Strong Textile Rules in Trans-Pacific Partnership Rules would allow US textile manufacturing opportunities to grow in TPP WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman […]
Details on July 15 ‘Moral Monday’ bus trip to Raleigh
The Buncombe County Democratic Party is sponsoring a July 15 bus trip to Raleigh to participate in the “Moral Monday” protests at the N.C. General Assembly. Here’s the details via the group’s email newsletter: Moral Monday Bus Trip To Raleigh Monday, July 15 2013 Will meet at Innsbruck Mall 10:00 am – leave at 10:30 […]
AC-T: GOP vice chair running for mayor of Black Mountain
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times: A top Republican official and head of Black Mountain’s liquor board is running for mayor. Buncombe County GOP Second Vice Chairman Larry Harris filed with county election services this month for the Nov. 5 election. Harris, who is also chairman of the Alcohol Beverage Control Board, said if […]
New York Times editorial: The Decline of North Carolina
The New York Times editorial board wrote a scathing critique of North Carolina’s Republican leadership July 10. Here’s an excerpt: In January, after the election of Pat McCrory as governor, Republicans took control of both the executive and legislative branches for the first time since Reconstruction. Since then, state government has become a demolition derby, […]