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Review of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers: Big, campy fun, well thought-out and executed, from the dancing to the singing to the set and costumes.
Sheriff’s office investigating accusation of deputy road rage; with 911 calls
A local woman’s accusation that an off-duty Buncombe County Sheriff’s deputy threatened her in a case of road rage has sparked an internal affairs investigation. She has also sharply criticized the conduct of the Asheville Police Department, which responded to the call.
Need more Disclaimer? Turn the dial over to 570-AM
If you need a little more Asheville Disclaimer in your life (is there anyone who doesn’t?), listen to the 5 p.m. hour of “Take a Stand with Matt Mittan,” Fridays on WWNC 570-AM.
Catch the second week of Folkmoot USA
Things you might not have known about Folkmoot USA, the Waynesville-based international folk festival: It was started by a square-dancing surgeon in 1984. Groups from 100 different countries have performed. And each year, the festival features an entirely new program of performers.
Forest Fire Lookout Association holds summer conference in Asheville
Here’s your chance to get inside some usually restricted-access fire lookout towers in Western North Carolina: the Forest Fire Lookout Association’s annual summer conference in Asheville, July 25 and 26.
County landfill to get $3 million in stimulus funds
Buncombe County will receive $3 million in federal stimulus funds to make improvements that will extend the life of the landfill and set up an energy system that will provide 1,100 homes with electricity, according to an announcement from the county.
Woodfin annexation opponents turn out in force, promise fight
Declaring that they’re ready for a fight, about 400 opponents of a massive annexation proposed by the town of Woodfin packed the Woodfin Elementary gym for Tuesday night’s public hearing. The residents of the 3.5 square mile slice of Erwin Hills and Leicester argued that they’ll see higher taxes but little or no benefits if forced to join the town.
Council committee to URTV: Right your own ship
A letter to URTV heads outlines problems, hints that funding may be on the line
This weekend on a shoestring
Beyond the snarl of Bele Chere’s festival crowds and hawkers, what sort of free or low-cost happenings can be found?
Asheville City Council: Put a lid on it
Council signs check for Civic Center roof Asheville City Council July 14, 2009 City considers endorsing new veterans flag URTV wars come to Council When the sun shines, the roof don't leak; when it's raining, you can't fix it. That simple sentence sums up the Asheville Civic Center's long, painful journey. For more than a […]
Bracing for budget cut, UNCA announces layoffs
Anticipating a 10-percent budget reduction by the state (about $4 million), UNCA has eliminated 43 staff positions, including eight actual layoffs. According to a July 13 press release, 26 of the positions were vacant at the time. Nine of the remaining 17 employees were reassigned to other open positions. With state education funds in short […]
Fourteen seek Asheville City Council seats
The filing period for Asheville's municipal elections ended July 17, and there's no shortage of candidates. Ten candidates are running for City Council and four for mayor. The Oct. 6 primary will narrow the field to two mayoral aspirants and six Council hopefuls. The Nov. 3 general election will determine who ultimately occupies the three […]
Asheville FM backers start building studio
Coming on the heels of recent controversy at WPVM, Asheville's low-power FM radio station, more than 60 people have come together to create a new grass-roots station. It's called Asheville Free Media (aka Asheville FM). Tuned on, tune in: At least 50 people are backing a fledgling effort to create a new community radio station […]
Asheville economy sees seismic changes
Two local experts on the economy delivered a restrained assessment of the financial landscape during an annual Asheville forum on July 15, a forecast that left little doubt that the current recession will leave a lasting impact. Economic upheaval: Tom Tveidt, a researcher at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, says the current recession has […]
Calendar creator sparks buzz to save bees
Mary Ellen "Mel" Hughes has a simple goal — save the honeybees. The Asheville entrepreneur had heard about the devastating effects of something called colony collapse disorder, a mysterious affliction that's been killing off honeybees at an alarming rate over the past few years. The implications of the trend — the loss of hundreds of […]
TEDx Asheville sets date, confirms three speakers
The Asheville version of an annual California-based conference known as TED will be held Aug. 30 at The Orange Peel. Earlier this year, a contingent of TED fans got together and decided to organize a local edition of TED, which stands for technology, entertainment and design. With help from the mother organization, TEDx Asheville was […]
Believe and be heeled
For many people, pets and religion have several things in common: comfort, companionship and unconditional love. And the Mills River Presbyterian Church is giving pet owners a chance to bring the two together, becoming the latest local church to offer a "Blessing of the Pets" service — this one on Saturday, July 25. Not just […]
Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah
Move over, Costa Rica: Western North Carolina has its own selection of "zip-line" tree-canopy tours. OK, there's no jungle, but it is a temperate rain forest, and Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours zips visitors along a half-mile route some 80 feet above the ground. Going down? A zip-liner gets ready to fly. Photo courtesy Nantahala Gorge […]