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Pack Square Conservancy scratches pavilion for park
In a presentation Monday morning, members of the conservancy said they have redesigned the site once reserved for a $2.5 million pavilion.
Asheville City Council: Same-sex RX
Asheville City Council meeting Feb. 9 Retooled parking-deck rates not a problem, says Putnam Clingman Avenue to get bike lanes, roundabout Council zeroes in on federal funding requests By this time next year, the city of Asheville may provide health-insurance benefits for the same-sex partners of city employees, a step many champion as a move […]
What works for WNC business?
Send us your tips and stories of what works to keep a small business thriving or even surviving in Western North Carolina during tough economic times.
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners preview: Feb. 16 meeting
The good news and the bad news: Committees present annual reports on conservation easements and adult care facilities.
Pack’s Tavern hiring expo on Tuesday ***CORRECTED***
Pack’s Tavern hiring Expo Tuesday Feb. 16 to bring on 150 employees.
Haven’t we been here before?
A 1994 adoption of an anti-discrimination policy in Asheville drew fire from those saying the City Council was endorsing homosexuality.
Tough times, hard choices
The upcoming year will call for tough political choices, Mayor Terry Bellamy told a roomful of people at the Asheville Downtown Association's annual State of Downtown Luncheon. "Time for heavy lifting": Mayor Terry Bellamy addresses attendees of the Asheville Downtown Association's annual State of Downtown luncheon. Photo by Jonathan Welch "Now is the time for […]
Look homeward, Asheville
Just over five years since its adoption, Looking Homeward: the 10-year Plan to End Homelessness in Asheville and Buncombe County needs tweaking, say those working on the issue. Utilizing the "housing first" model — in which homeless folks are placed in housing immediately, without preconditions such as finding a job or getting treatment for addiction […]
City of Asheville moves toward same-sex domestic partner benefits for employees
City Council votes 4-2 to support benefits “in concept” and instruct city staff to research a potential ordinance.
Domestic partnership benefits presentation
These are presentations and studies on domestic partner benefits scheduled for the Feb. 9 Asheville City Council agenda.
Willie Nelson show cancelled, refunds to be issued
The Willie Nelson concert scheduled for Jan. 30 was initially postponed due to snow, but has now been cancelled altogether.
Asheville City Council: An early thaw
Asheville City Council Jan. 26 Housing Trust Fund retooled Water system could face more pressure Council meeting prayer discussion postponed Local public-access cable channel URTV saw its share of drama in 2009, with allegations of infighting and improper board dismissals claiming the spotlight, but the Asheville City Council is hoping the situation will improve in […]
880’s Blake and Lesley edge into daily radio show
For just over a year, Local Edge Radio has established itself as a regional progressive talk show on the AM dial at 880 The Revolution. Now the show is moving into a new chapter, expanding from its once-a-week Friday-afternoon slot to every weekday afternoon. Take Five: AM 880's Local Edge Radio with Blake and Lesley […]
Council to discuss domestic partnership benefits Feb. 9
Asheville City Council member Gordon Smith plans to ask Council to move on equal benefits for same-sex city employees.
Asheville City Council: Splitting the check
Can Asheville convince its neighbors that chipping in on city expenses benefits the entire region? Asheville City Council hopes so. The city's ability to provide the level of services and infrastructure residents desire may rely on forming partnerships with other governing bodies and organizations, as well as lobbying Raleigh for legislative action. In a Jan. […]
Every journey starts with a step
Last May, nine teenage boys from the Asheville area and five from other cities participated in an adventure weekend called the "Rites of Passage" that serves as the doorway into the Journeymen mentoring program. It was the first group of youths to participate in the locally based nonprofit, which works under the philosophy that all […]
Asheville Chamber CEO and president retiring — but not quite yet
The announcement on Jan. 20 that Rick Lutovsky is planning to retire from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce actually comes in the middle of a yearlong transition for the 10-year CEO and president of the organization. Lutovsky tells Xpress that he first made the announcement to the Chamber's board of directors last fall, and […]
Asheville City Council preview: Jan. 26 meeting
Council looks at restructuring the Housing Trust Fund, URTV and its own invocations.
Brownie Newman disclosure of financial interests
This is a Dec. 24 email from Council member Brownie Newman to Asheville City Attorney Bob Oast discussing the issue of financial conflicts of interest and recusal from Council votes.
Asheville City Council: Green partners
Mission plans new cancer center City seeks FEMA reimbursement for storm costs Stream buffer proposal diverted Asheville property owners flummoxed by the high cost of energy-efficiency upgrades for their home or business may soon have a partner in the city of Asheville. At its Jan. 12 meeting, Asheville City Council unanimously voted to explore establishing […]