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Public hearing scheduled in Asheville on DOT billboard rules

NEWS

Nelda Holder | 08/10/2012

The N.C. Department of Transportation has scheduled a public hearing in Asheville for Monday, August 13, to take comments on proposed permanent rules for vegetation removal at outdoor advertising locations within highway rights of way. The rules are the result of legislation passed in the 2011 session of the N.C. General Assembly, allowing a significant increase in the cutting zones around billboards. (photo by Edward Ingle)

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Council discusses joining clear-cutting lawsuit

NEWS

David Forbes | 03/13/2012

For the second Asheville City Council meeting in a row, the issue of the city's possible involvement in a lawsuit against new rules allowing more clear-cutting around billboards was a major topic. This time, Council went into closed session to discuss its legal options for joining the fray.

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Scenic NC requests legal block to new tree cutting in billboard zones

NEWS

Nelda Holder | 02/29/2012

A temporary restraining order is being requested today to keep the N.C. Department of Transportation from permitting vegetation removal -- primarily trees -- under new state rules that allow larger zones and clear-cutting in the public right-of-way by outdoor advertising agencies.

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Scenic NC's 2012 lawsuit RE: tree-cutting for billboards

XPRESSFILES

Margaret Williams | 02/29/2012

Opponents of the state's new billboard law prepared a complaint and temporary restraining order request Feb. 29, 2012, in Wake County Superior Court. The legal action by Scenic NC, Inc., is aimed at keeping the N.C. Department of Transportation from permitting vegetation removal – primarily trees – in front of billboards and other outdoor advertising under new temporary rules set to take effect March 1. {filedir_4}Scenic_NC:Legal.pdf

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City may support tree-cutting lawsuit; approves Lenoir-Rhyne campus

NEWS

David Forbes | 02/29/2012

The city of Asheville, at the Sierra Club's request, may file an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit against new state rules that allow clear-cutting around billboards. Asheville City Council also approved a rezoning necessary for a Lenoir-Rhyne University satellite campus in the chamber of commerce building. Photo of future campus site by Max Cooper.

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Perfectly clear: New billboard rules allow increased tree cutting

Nelda Holder | 02/28/2012

There are 8,000 billboards along North Carolina’s highways, and the rules just changed for cutting trees that affect the "viewing zone." (photo by G. Pace)

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Sign of the times: Billboard campaign aims to promote acceptance of immigrants

Susan Andrew | 12/21/2011

In the wake of a raid at the Shogun Buffet on Brevard Road that sent 12 immigrant workers to jail earlier this month, a Raleigh-based nonprofit is sponsoring a series of billboards across the state that aim to put a human face on immigration.

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Duke law professor to speak to local environmental groups about highway beautification Oct. 25

David Forbes | 10/01/2012

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General Assembly allows more tree removal for billboards

Bill Rhodes | 01/25/2012

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Rep. Chuck McGrady recognized by NC mayors coalition for work to protect local billboard decisions

Susan Andrew | 01/03/2012

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Sierra Club offers 'Dark Skies' program, plan to reduce light pollution in Buncombe Jan. 4

Susan Andrew | 01/02/2012

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NC billboards to express support for immigrants

Jeff Fobes | 12/13/2011

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P&Z to consider restrictions, ban of Asheville digital billboards

Jeff Fobes | 12/09/2011

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Diana Wortham Theatre planning to install electronic sign on Biltmore Avenue

Jeff Fobes | 08/09/2011

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