The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners selected a new vice chair, had a heated discussion about a resolution against discrimination and held a closed session about a potential economic development that might bring 500 jobs to the county.
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Whitesides gets nod from Buncombe Democrats after three votes
Al Whitesides bested three other candidates for appointment to a two-year term as a District 1 Buncombe County Commissioner. The vacancy was created when Brownie Newman left that post to become chair of the commission.
At swearing-in commissioners talk working together, split over vice chair
New members of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners took their oath of office on Monday, Dec. 5. Some commissioners talked about working together but the board’s first vote, concerning appointment of a vice chair, was split down party lines.
Mountain Xpress presents — Asheville’s influentials for 2016
In the spirit of our mission to build community and foster civic dialogue, Xpress set out to find some of the lesser-known folks who are quietly doing important work in the Asheville area. Xpress is proud to present our Asheville influentials for 2016.
Xpress presents: Asheville’s eight influentials for 2016 — Anonymous
Xpress presents our Asheville’s eight influentials for 2016. From Dec. 1-5, our website will feature profiles of the eight people we selected. Our eighth profile is a statement about why this person declined to be profiled.
Xpress presents: Asheville’s eight influentials for 2016 — Tom Godleski
Xpress presents our Asheville’s eight influentials for 2016. From Dec. 1-5, our website will feature profiles of the eight people we selected. Our seventh profile is Tom Godleski…
Resolution against discrimination, committee appointments among first issues new board will consider
The newly constituted Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will hold its first post-election meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6. The agenda is relatively light and will be the first helmed by Brownie Newman, who is transitioning from commissioner to chair, and will be the inaugural meeting for Commissioners Jasmine Beach-Ferrara and Robert Pressley. The board will […]
Xpress presents: Asheville’s eight influentials for 2016 — Tyrone Greenlee
Xpress presents our Asheville’s eight influentials for 2016. From Dec. 1-5, our website will feature profiles of the eight people we selected. Our sixth profile is Tyrone Greenlee…
Xpress presents: Asheville’s eight influentials for 2016 — Zoe Rhine
Xpress presents our Asheville’s eight influentials for 2016. From Dec. 1-5, our website will feature profiles of the eight people we selected. Our fifth profile is Zoe Rhine…
Xpress presents: Asheville’s eight influentials for 2016 — Annie Butzner
Xpress presents our Asheville’s eight influentials for 2016. From Dec. 1-5, our website will feature profiles of the eight people we selected. Our fourth profile is Annie Butzner…
APD seeks information on robbery suspects
From Asheville Police Department: Home Depot Robbery and Assault (ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Dec. 02, 2016) – On December 1st, 2016; at approx. 2:23pm, Officers with the Asheville Police Department responded to the Home Depot located at 795 Fairview Rd., in reference to a stabbing of a Loss Prevention Officer. The investigation revealed that an unknown, […]
CFWNC supports Camplify with $18,000 grant
Press release: CFWNC supports Camplify with $18,000 grant Hendersonville, NC (December 2, 2016) – Camplify has been awarded a People in Need Grant of $18,000 to support camp-based programs for students in need. The mission of Camplify is to use a series of camp-based and experiential learning programs to teach kids-in-need the life skills required to […]
Xpress presents: Asheville’s eight influentials for 2016 — Steph Monson Dahl
Xpress presents the first of Asheville’s eight influentials for 2016. From Dec. 1-5, our website will feature profiles of the eight people we selected. Our third profile is Steph Monson Dahl…
Jewish Jazz shows coming to Asheville, Hendersonville
Press release: AmiciMusic presents “JEWISH JAZZ” in Asheville and Hendersonville The next AmiciMusic concert, called “JEWISH JAZZ,” will explore connections between Klezmer-style music and American Jazz, highlighting the symbiosis that occurred in the first decades of the 20th century as new waves of Jewish immigrants met up with the African-American migrants leaving the South to […]
Author and photographer Susan Johann set to give multimedia presentation in Tryon
From Tryon Fine Arts Center: Broadway comes alive in Tryon with Focus on Playwrights: Portraits and Interviews Author and Photographer Susan Johann gives multimedia presentation on new book Calendar Listing— Author Susan Johann provides a behind-the-scenes look at her new book Focus on Playwrights in multimedia presentation Who: Tryon-based author and photographer Susan Johann What: […]
Sleepworld Asheville hosts blanket drive Dec. 5-10
From ABCCM: Sleepworld Asheville is Blanketing Buncombe for ABCCM ASHEVILLE – Sleepworld Asheville, one of the city’s leading mattress retailers, is partnering with Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) to make sure no Buncombe County resident is cold this winter. Sleepworld Asheville is hosting the Blanketing Buncombe blanket drive from Monday, Dec. 5 to Saturday, […]
RiverLink seeks volunteers interested in watershed stewardship and conservation
From RiverLink: RiverLink Seeks Volunteers Interested in Watershed Stewardship and Conservation Asheville, NC — RiverLink invites those interested in becoming volunteers to attend a monthly volunteer information session on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The sessions are held in the conference room of the RiverLink office at 170 Lyman Street in […]
Sheyenne’s Law and 2016 Farm Act now in effect
Press release: Sheyenne’s Law and 2016 Farm Act Among Those to Go Into Effect Today Raleigh, N.C. – Sheyenne’s Law and the 2016 Farm Act are among 12 new laws going into effect today. Governor McCrory signed both pieces of legislation during the short session. “Sheyenne’s Law will now send a strong message that drunk […]
Karmasonics Music Video to close after 22 years
Press release: Karmasonics Music Video to close after 22 years Asheville, NC – For 22 years, making it’s home in downtown Asheville, Karmasonics Music Video has endeavored to bring great music to the Asheville community. And now the time has come for a change. Owner and founder John Ludovico has moved to the Adirondack Mountains […]
Xpress presents: Asheville’s eight influentials for 2016 — Phyllis Utley
Xpress presents the first of Asheville’s eight influentials for 2016. From Dec. 1-5, our website will feature profiles of the eight people we selected. Our second profile is Phyllis Utley…
Child pedestrian fatalities in East Asheville
From Asheville Police Department: Child Pedestrian Fatalities in East Asheville (ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Dec. 02, 2016) – On December 1, 2016 at approximately 6:17pm, a motor vehicle collision occurred at 837 Fairview Rd. Aurora Garcia (72 years of age) was walking with Alexander Bautista-Gomez (10 years of age) and Milena Alejandro-Bautista (5 years of age) […]