According to the Hendersonville Times-News, Erskine Bowles served as chief of staff in Bill Clinton’s White House, led the prestigious University of North Carolina system and headed a bipartisan commission that recommended tough choices to reduce the U.S. deficit. The Charlotte investment banker is being asked to consider public service again — this time by […]
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Montreat College cuts programs — lays off staff
According to WLOS, The current economic conditions have affected tuition, gift, and endowment income for most colleges and universities; Montreat College is no exception. Montreat College leaders have announced decisions to enable a healthy, sustainable future for the institution. The bachelor’s programs in Elementary Education, Music, and Worship Arts, and the master’s program in Education […]
US Forest Service closes Buzzard Roost Road to commercial traffic
According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, The U.S. Forest Service has closed a Haywood County forest service road to commercial vehicles following a rock slide Tuesday on Interstate 40 in Pigeon River Gorge. The Forest Service closed NFSR 288, also known as Buzzard Roost Road, to commercial use to prevent possible accidents involving large trucks. Officials […]
Ingles makes peace with neighbors for $50k
According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, Ingles Markets, Inc., has decided to purchase an easement from a Swannanoa couple to build an entrance at its headquarters and distribution center, ending a dispute over the property that also came to involve Norfolk Southern Railway Company. Teresa Watson, who owns the property with her husband, Rick, said Ingles […]
Tryon tests the waters of selling their water system
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, Tryon Town Council members are discussing the possibility of selling the town’s water system in hopes of improving its infrastructure while reducing rates. Selling the system is one of three options the council will consider, along with keeping the system and continuing with maintenance and rehabilitation, or joining an interlocal […]
Why Mark Meadows is running for Congress in NC11
As part of our election 2012 coverage, Xpress will feature audio interviews with candidates to explain in their own words why they are running. Jackson County businessman Mark Meadows is running for congress in the 11th District.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure halts partnership with Planned Parenthood: No effect on Asheville office
NPR is reporting that the Susan G. Komen for the Cure — the nation’s largest breast cancer charity — is halting its partnership with Planned Parenthood.
Why Jeff Hunt is running for congress
As part of our election 2012 coverage, Xpress will feature audio interviews with candidates to explain in their own words why they are running. Brevard District Attorney Jeff Hunt is running for congress in the 11th District.
Buncombe Young Democrats host job fair for campaign workers
2012 promises to be a busy year in elections at all levels and local Democrats want to make sure people don’t overlook local races.
Federal money for new police may be harder to get this year
According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, Asheville interim police Chief Wade Wood says his department will see a “huge benefit” from the $711,255 federal grant it won last year. The money, awarded through the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program, will allow the department to hire five new police officers — something it hasn’t been able […]
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Case study: Dark Sky lighting
Two similar downtown gas stations – one with new lights, one with traditional lights – show how reducing glare works. The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners recently approved rules intended to reduce light pollution.
WE DO campaign protesters convicted for trespassing, fined $10
For refusing to leave the office of the Register of Deeds on Oct. 14, the Rev. Kathryn Cartledge and Elizabeth Eve were today found guilty of 2nd-degree Criminal Trespass in Buncombe County District Court. Both were found guilty and fined $10 plus court costs.
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Mr. Smith gone to Washington?
Bike chained to pole downtown.
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Nearly 1,000 participate in Asheville MLK peace walk
The lead marchers turn from MLK Boulevard onto College Street. (Photos by Bill Rhodes)
South Asheville’s long-lived Iannucci’s Pizza still baking after more than 30 years
The oldest continuous restaurant in South Asheville has become a landmark in the neighborhood and still makes pizza the same way they always have. (Photo by Bill Rhodes)
Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company’s south location now delivers beer
The South Asheville location of Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company now delivers beer as well as pizza and salads.(Photo by Bill Rhodes)
Pack Square restroom construction started
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One woman had a dream; local MLK Jr events are now 31 years old
Thirty-one years ago a woman in Asheville had a dream: Get Asheville to honor the work of Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
The root of the problem: City replaces trees to save sidewalks
Why are city crews cutting down trees along Patton Avenue?
Asheville’s Twelfth Night party at MoDaddy’s
Twelfth Night is an old, traditional time of merriment in many Western cultures. Most now think of it as the start of the Carnival season leading up to Mardi Gras.