Legislators Susan Fisher, Patsy Keever, and Ray Rapp have lent their support to the nationwide move to amend, a call to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the case of CItizen’s United. A main result of that decision has declared that corporations are people under U.S. law. Activists claim this has tilted the political […]
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Bear reported on Wamboldt Avenue, West Asheville
From facebook posting: Just today I said “nope, hadn’t had any bears at Wamboldtopia.” Am changing my story as of 8:45pm… photo and post by Damaris Pierce, Owner/Partner Wamboldtopia
Bothwell takes stand against larger Civic Center signage
In an open letter to the Board of Adjustment, council member Cecil Bothwell comes out against a variance for the larger signage requested by the civic center. The Board of Adjustment should not grant a variance to the U.S. Cellular Center for its prospective signage, based on multiple stipulations in our UDO, which I have […]
Historic preservationists call VA landmark building ‘a place that matters’
Well over eighty members and guests of the Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County gather for the Annual Griffin Awards for historic preservation at the NC Department of Cultural Resources Western Office. While there, these preservationists show that the historic Nurses Dormitory (built 1930) on the Charles George VA Medical Center is a Place […]
Tractor-trailer collides with building in West Asheville
A driver misjudged the turn from Haywood Road onto Brevard Road after apparently missing the “no trucks” signs on Haywood Road today, May 25.
Mother and child run down by fiancee, APD says intentionally. Eight year-old girl dead.
Press release from APD On Thursday, 05-24-12, at approx. 2:43 pm; Officers with the Asheville Police Department responded to a vehicle collision in the 500 block of Smokey Park Hwy. near the intersection of Acton Circle. The investigation revealed that the driver, 27 year old Harry Kimmons of Lacy Lee Ln. in Candler, was in […]
Asheville Middle School strings class spring concert slideshow
Under the direction of Ruben Orengo, the Asheville Middle School had their spring concert for the strings program Wednesday, May 23rd
Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education announces June programs
From The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is hosting three free fishing events in early June at its Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education in celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week 2012. “Fly Fishing Skills: Casting for Beginners” will be held at Lake Imaging in DuPont State Forest on June 2 […]
Owen HS Principal Meg Turner to Shave Head for a Cause
From Buncombe County Schools…. When students at Owen High School in the Swannanoa Valley learned that “Relay for Life” wouldn’t be held at their school this year, they developed a plan to raise funds for cancer research anyway. The Owen HS student government held a “Relay Week” May 14-18, with a different fundraising event each […]
Aerial trapeze set up in River Arts District
For a limited time, you can “run away to the circus, and be home in time for dinner” right here in Asheville
NC State University Professor publishes study on Twitter use during disasters
From NC State University news services: A study from North Carolina State University shows how people used Twitter following the 2011 nuclear disaster in Japan, highlighting challenges for using the social media tool to share information. The study also indicates that social media haven’t changed what we communicate so much as how quickly we can […]
NC State Wildlife announces rules for 8th annual photo competition
From a NC Wildlife Resources Press Release- The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will hold the eighth annual Wildlife in North Carolina photo competition, with entries accepted from June 1 until Sept. 1, 2012. This year, rules require entrants to be either a current magazine subscriber or younger than 18. “Last year, nearly 1,000 photographers entered […]
Memorial Day approaches, city and county pools open soon
Buncombe County pools will open to the public beginning Memorial Day Weekend. The pools open for the season when schools are out for summer break & remain open daily until school begins in August. Pool hours: Monday – Friday (Noon – 5:45 p.m.) Saturday (11 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.) Sunday (1 – 6:45 p.m.) The […]
UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library to host travelling show on Marion Manufacturing
From UNC Ashevile news services: “Woven Together: Marion Manufacturing and McDowell County,” a Western North Carolina traveling exhibition telling the story of the Marion Manufacturing textile mill, will open on June 4 in Blowers Gallery in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library. Marion Manufacturing employed more than 600 people in the 1920s, and was integral to most […]
Citizens capture downtown purse theft suspect
Release from the Asheville Police Department On Monday, 05-21-12, at approx. 10:04 pm, Officers with the Asheville Police Department received a call in reference to a fight in progress near the intersection of Patton Ave. and Coxe Ave. Upon arrival officers observed two subjects physically detaining our suspect, 26 year old Christopher Richard Word, and […]
West Asheville open studios stroll set for June 9-10th
Join us for our open studios. Come in for a behind the scenes look at one of Asheville’s most vibrant art communities. West Asheville is home to a progressive group of artists and artist supported businesses. We will be opening up our spaces to the public June 9th and 10th from 10 am. to 6 […]
Flash flooding along Flat Creek near Weaverville reported UPDATED
According to WLOS and reports from the Buncombe Emergency Operations Center, there are people in need of evacuation along Flat Creek near Weaverville in northern Buncombe County. The EOC is asking for boats to assist people at this time. UPDATE: The Skyland and Swannanoa Fire Departments have sent boats to assist, along with Asheville and […]
Annual We Are Not Bashful march draws about 100
Around 100 friends and supporters of LBGT issues marched from Montford to Pack Square this afternoon. Photos by Bill Rhodes
Green Opportunities raffles electric bicycle at Burton Street Community Day, June 2nd
From a press release from Green Opportunities: On June 2, Green Opportunities will be raffling an electric bicycle at Burton Street Community Day. The raffle begins now until June 2 at six o’clock pm. The electric bicycle comes from Fast Lane Electric Bikes which had its grand opening in the River Arts District on Saturday […]
Presentation on past and future of Sulphur Springs this Sunday
Sulphur Springs in West Asheville was the Asheville area’s first tourist attraction. A group of residents wants to honor that by protecting the land around it. The sping house as it appears today. Photo by Bill Rhodes
Punk vs. Hip-Hop tonight at the Grey Eagle
Representing Punk, Pleasures of the Ultraviolet. For Hip-Hop, The Ones. The venue is the Grey Eagle, starts at 9 p.m. $8 all ages.