If passed, the new rate — 52.35 cents per $100 of value — would mean the owner of a home valued at $400,000 will pay $2,094 in taxes to the county, $102 more than last year.
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Building Bridges marks 30 years of equity education
The all-volunteer, antiracism organization grew from a single nine-week course back in 1993.
Panel discussion addresses history of harm reduction in Asheville
Harm reduction, an evidence-based set of practices that reduces harm among people who use drugs, is a key part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Overdose Prevention Strategy. But harm reduction wasn’t always embraced in Buncombe County. “I was brought to a room at one point as a county employee, with major […]
UNCA chancellor proposes four academic programs for elimination, one for reduction
UNC Asheville plans to phase out its Ancient Mediterranean Studies, Drama, Philosophy and Religious Studies programs.
Isa ibn Wali and Saint Disruption release new albums
Lyrically rich hip-hop and healing fusion are on tap this month.
Expect tax increases after Council approves BID, fiscal year 2025 budget
“We’re creating a budget that has recurring expenses,” Mayor Esther Manheimer said. “You’ve got to have a source of revenue that continues year after year.”
Brood 19 cicadas emerge in WNC
‘We haven’t really seen any widespread emergence of the periodical cicada so far, but we think it’s really going to be isolated to very small areas in southern Buncombe and around the Arden area and in Fairview,” says Owen.
County juggles aging ambulances and rising demand
As the pandemic-era backlog of emergency vehicles continues to delay new trucks from reaching Buncombe County, paramedics are left driving aging ambulances longer than they should just as they are needed more than ever before.
Don Silver’s new novel explores childhood issues manifesting in adulthood
The Asheville-based author discusses the long journey to his second novel.
Playbill picks: June local theater highlights
SART fiddles on the roof while Flat Rock Playhouse goes to jail.
Asheville educator advocacy group rallies for a seat at the table
On June 10, the Asheville City Association of Educators delivered a letter signed by the Parent Teacher Organizations or parent teams from all eight of the district’s schools.
Bacoate Branch Trail hits a dead end
After several months of discussion, including a contentious meeting with the Asheville City Board of Education June 3, Mike Sule, who was spearheading the project, asked the board to remove the project from its agenda June 10.
Around town: Marion plantation recognizes woman of color as descendant
Woman of color inducted into Daughters of the American Revolution, Brew and View back on the market, Frozen live on stage, new book about labyrinths and more!
What’s new in food: Blind Pig Supper Club to host Father’s Day barbecue
Local chefs will collaborate with a Texas barbecue star for the event at Hi-Wire Brewing’s Biltmore Village location. In other local food news: Carolina CiderFest is on tap, Chestnut and Corner Kitchen are on the menu at Beloved Asheville’s Raise Another Home gala, Regina’s Westside celebrates its first birthday, Jargon hosts a magic show dinner event and more.
Letter: Why the Vance Monument should come back
“Zebulon Vance, throughout his life, worked for the welfare and defense of North Carolina. His monument should come back.”
Letter: Dreaming big for senior cats
“And Kiesa Kay’s insightful interview with co-founder Nancy Gavin about the Laps and Naps organization revealed the careful planning of the new sanctuary that will house senior cats during their golden years.”