Name: R.L. Clark Occupation: Retired Party affiliation, if any: Republican Political experience: N.C. state Senator 1995-98 Endorsements: None 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? None 2) What most distinguishes you from your opponent? My previous legislative accomplishments: Cut over $1 billion personal, food, excise, inheritance and business taxes. Repealed intangibles tax. […]
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Candidate Survey – Don Yelton
Name: Don Yelton Occupation: TV host, environmental-science professor, political observer Party affiliation, if any: Republican Political experience: Been involved in local, state and national issues since 1988 Endorsements: Average citizens 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? $250 Who are your top three donors, and how much has each contributed? Me, at […]
Candidate Survey – Van Duncan
Name: Van Duncan Occupation: Sheriff Party affiliation, if any: Democrat Political experience: Served as Sheriff for four years Endorsements: FOP not doing endorsements for local races. Seeking NCAE endorsement for the fall. 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? Through the last reporting period for this campaign cycle, $37,000 has been raised. […]
Candidate Survey – Rocky Owenby
Name: Rocky Owenby Occupation: Buncombe County Sheriff's Office 19 years, contractor at this time Party affiliation, if any: Democrat Political experience: I have no desire to be a politician Endorsements: [None provided.] 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? Who are your top three donors, and how much has each contributed? I […]
Candidate Survey – Patsy Keever
Name: Patsy Keever Occupation: Retired teacher Party affiliation, if any: Democrat Political experience: Buncombe County commissioner 1992 to 2004 Endorsements: Women's Campaign Forum 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? $37,514; 123 donations under $100; more than 265 different contributors; average donation $148.57. Who are your top three donors, and how much […]
Candidate Survey – Heath Shuler
Name: Heath Shuler Occupation: U.S. House of Representatives, 11th Congressional District Party affiliation, if any: Democrat Political experience: Member of Congress since 2006 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? Who are your top three donors, and how much has each contributed? All campaign-finance figures are public information and are available through […]
Candidate Survey – Aixa Wilson
Name: Aixa Wilson Occupation: Archaeologist Party affiliation, if any: Democrat Political experience: None Endorsements: None 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? Who are your top three donors, and how much has each contributed? Our system discriminates against many fine candidates. Nonetheless, I admire the district residents, and I can win without […]
Candidate Survey – Eichenbaum
Name: Dan Eichenbaum, M.D. Occupation: Ophthalmologist Party affiliation, if any: Republican Political experience: None Endorsements: Asheville TEA PAC, Cherokee County 9-12 Project, Independence Caucus, Can-Do Conservatives of America 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? $119,000 Who are your top three donors, and how much has each contributed? Myself, Jesse Eichenbaum and […]
Candidate Survey – Ed Krause
Name: Ed Krause Occupation: Attorney Party affiliation, if any: Republican Political experience: Two terms on Madison County School Board (1991-96) Endorsements: I have not sought endorsements; I have grass-roots support. 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? Who are your top three donors, and how much has each contributed? I have not […]
Candidate Survey – Jeff Miller
Name: Jeff Miller Occupation: Owner, Miller's Fine Dry Cleaning Party affiliation, if any: Republican Political experience: None Endorsements: N.C. Sen. Tom Apodaca; N.C. Rep. Carolyn Justus; Commissioner of Labor Cherie K. Berry; Henderson County Commissioners Bill Moyer, Chuck McGrady and Charlie Messer; Mayor Stephen Little of Marion; former N.C Sens. Robert Carpenter, Dennis Davis, Keith […]
Candidate Survey – Greg Newman
Name: Greg Newman Occupation: Attorney Party affiliation, if any: Republican Political experience: First Republican mayor of Hendersonville, 2005-09; former criminal prosecutor Endorsements: Not seeking any except from WNC voters 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? Around $40,000. Who are your top three donors, and how much has each contributed? Myself with […]
Psst: How to survive in business
What's it take to thrive and survive in today's economy? Asheville and, indeed, most of Western North Carolina, has a growing reputation as a good fit for business, whether quirky or traditional, large or small. But the past two years have presented challenges for even the most stalwart of them, with many closing their doors, […]
Campaign Calendar
April 15: Early voting in the 2010 primary election begins. April 17: Buncombe County Democratic Party annual convention, Buncombe County Courthouse,10 a.m. (registration starts at 8:30 a.m.) Fundraising yard sale for sheriff candidate Rocky Owenby, 108 Woodland Road, 7 a.m. until. April 18: Meet and greet with N.C. House candidate Patsy Keever, 243 Sugar Hollow […]
Campaign Calendar
April 8:Fundraiser for N.C. House candidate Patsy Keever at the YMI Cultural Center, 39. S. Market St., Asheville, with music by YMI artist-in-residence Dwight Williams, 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 9:Fundraising barbecue for Buncombe County Sheriff Van Duncan, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Taylor Ranch (1005 Cane Creek Road, Fletcher). Individuals, $25; couples, $40; families, $50. […]
Taking off the gloves
We're pleased to introduce a new feature on the Mountain Xpress Web site: regular blog posts by staff members, written from their own unique point of view. Although they're steeped in local news, these writers and editors report on it more than they get to sound off about it. But that will shift a bit […]
Outdoors
Walk with a naturalist The North Carolina Arboretum will offer "Walk with a Naturalist" programs each Tuesday and Saturday at 1 p.m. beginning Saturday, April 1, and continuing through early summer. Nature walk: Guided walks at the N.C. Arboretum offer a chance to view and learn about such forest sights as this cinnamon fern. Photo […]
Campaign Calendar
April 1: WNC for Change hosts a forum with Democratic candidates for N.C. House District 115 Bruce Goforth and Patsy Keever, at Buncombe County Democratic Headquarters (951 Old Fairview Road, Asheville), starting at 6:30 p.m. April 6: Meet and greet with N.C. House candidate Rep. Bruce Goforth, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Riceville Community […]
Postelle, Elliston leaving Xpress
Longtime Mountain Xpress employees Brian Postelle and Jon Elliston have announced plans to leave the paper. Away they go: Managing editor Jon Elliston (left) and staff writer Brian Postelle are pursuing other work soon. Elliston plans to write a book expanding on an Xpress investigative project, and Postelle has taken a position as a public-relations […]
Get ready, get set, go!
It's been a long winter, eh? Ready to get the kids out and about again? We know. And we've got ideas. We've got trails, we've got shoes, we've got a super list of Western North Carolina summer camps — camps we bet are some of the best anywhere. These days, it's not just adults who […]
Editorial staffers Brian Postelle and Jon Elliston announce plans to leave Xpress for other work
Postelle will take a public-relations position with the city of Asheville, while Elliston will focus on a book project.
Read all about it! Introducing the Xpress staff blogs
From City Hall to Asheville breweries, Mountain Xpress staff have their eyes on what makes our town and region tick. And every week, we share the news in print and online. But what do we really think? What issues catch our attention? In our staff blogs, we’ll share a bit more personal views of what’s going on around here, so sit back and read. Then, of course, share with us what you think.