A promised conference between government officials and Mills Gap Road area residents who live near the contaminated site of the former CTS of Asheville plant has been canceled, and the residents are crying foul. "As best we can figure out, as soon as they heard that we were inviting media to come, they bailed out," […]
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Body of woman found on Parkway, deputies seeking information
The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office is seeking information about the slaying of Misty Lynn Carter, 21, of Mountain Home. Carter's nude body was found early Oct. 19 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Around 6:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, the sheriff's office received a call from a motorist who found Carter's body — at that time […]
A week on, clues still sought in Parkway murder ***UPDATED 5:40 p.m.***
A week after the body of Misty Lynn Carter, 21, was found on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking clues in the case. This afternoon, investigators revealed that blunt force trauma to the head was the cause of death.
The end of Parkside: Coleman withdraws condo project
The battle over a controversial proposed condo building on formerly public parkland has officially ended, as a representative of developer Stewart Coleman informed city staff on Oct. 8 that he is withdrawing the proposed Parkside project so that he can open a tavern in the Hayes & Hopson Building. "We would like to withdraw the […]
Buncombe Commissioners: "No trust"
County purchases Carolina First building to use for court office space Commissioners move forward on zoning, flood control County pondering $21 million partnership with Health Adventure It wasn't on the agenda, but the issue of contamination from the former CTS of Asheville factory came roaring back at the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners' Oct. 6 […]
A new project on Broadway
Over the past two years, the corridor along Asheville's Broadway Street has developed dramatically, with old buildings taking on new uses or meeting the wrecking ball. The Pioneer building, containing apartments and the relocated Dripolator coffee house, opened recently. Nearby, Greenlife Grocery bustles. Farther down the road, the Health Adventure is planning an ambitious health-and-science […]
The end of Parkside: Coleman withdraws project
The battle over a controversial proposed condo building on formerly public parkland has officially ended, as a representative of developer Stewart Coleman informed city staff on Oct. 8 that he is withdrawing the proposed Parkside project to focus on a tavern he’s building nearby.
Teen accused in first-degree murder turns himself in
The alleged gunman in a Sept. 12 murder at Hillcrest Apartments turned himself in on Sept. 29 after a brief manhunt. According to an announcement from the Asheville Police Department, "Marcus Austin Thorpe turned himself in to Asheville police detectives at the Buncombe County Magistrate's Office. He is being held at the Detention Center under […]
Buncombe Commissioners preview: Groundwork edition
At its meeting Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will vote on beginning to lay the groundwork (or keep the ball rolling) on a number of fronts including zoning, green initiatives, school construction, courtroom space and a partnership with the Health Adventure.
School flu vaccinations begin today
Buncombe County Health Center employees began distributing free seasonal flu vaccinations to area elementary schools today in an effort paid for by federal stimulus funds. The vaccinations will continue throughout the month.
Duncan working with feds on immigration, rolling out new drug efforts
The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office is pursuing better coordination with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to identify fugitives, says Sheriff Van Duncan. The office is also stepping up its drug-seizure efforts. "We used to have a lot of problems identifying prisoners because the FBI's fingerprint systems and ICE's system didn't 'talk' to each other," Duncan […]
Bailey defends vote on undocumented immigrant students
On Sept. 17, the North Carolina Board of Community Colleges voted 20-1 to allow undocumented immigrants to attend the state's community colleges. Two of those "yes" votes came from local board members: K. Ray Bailey, a Buncombe County commissioner and former president of A-B Tech, and G. Gordon Greenwood, CEO of Asheville Bank. Both have […]
Police seek teen in first-degree murder ***UPDATE: Suspect has turned himself in, says APD***
The Asheville Police Department has charged Marcus Austin Thorpe, 17, with first-degree murder in the Sept. 12 shooting in Hillcrest Apartments that left one man dead and one woman injured. Thorpe is still at large, and considered armed and dangerous. ***UPDATE: Suspect has turned himself in, says APD***
Sheriff Duncan touts office’s efforts on immigration, drug seizures
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is pursuing better coordination with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to identify fugitives, Sheriff Van Duncan said today. The office is also stepping up its drug-seizure efforts.
Slain woman’s DNA not found in hair and teeth
DNA testing completed in March showed that hair and teeth taken from the home of Lewis Kyle Wilson last November do not match that of slain prostitute Kelly Lane Smith, Asheville police revealed recently. Wilson had been named a "person of interest" in the 2006 murder, and he remains in jail on charges of brutally […]
Asheville Currency project seeks alternative money
One day soon, perhaps by next fall, you'll be able to walk into a store and make a purchase with cash that's unique to Asheville. At least, that is, if the Asheville Currency Project has its way. The local group is researching ways to make a local tender work for the city and its businesses. […]
Woodfin pulls back from annexation plans
The town of Woodfin backed away from a massive proposed annexation when the Board of Aldermen voted unanimously on Sept. 15 to indefinitely suspend the expansion. The move came after months of controversy, during which residents of the affected area — a 3.5-square-mile slice of Erwin Hills and Leicester — came out in force to […]
Woodfin backs away from annexation plans
The town of Woodfin backed away from a massive proposed annexation when the Board of Aldermen voted unanimously on Sept. 15 to indefinitely suspend the expansion.
Slain woman’s DNA not found on evidence
DNA testing completed in March showed that hair and teeth taken from the home of Lewis Kyle Wilson last November do not match that of slain prostitute Kelly Lane Smith, Asheville police revealed recently. Wilson had been named a “person of interest” in the 2006 murder, and he remains in jail on charges of brutally assaulting and kidnapping a prostitute in an unrelated case.
Buncombe Commissioners: Changing of the guard
Frue replaces Connolly as county attorney County awards $2 million design contract for courthouse "life safety tower," the first step in $80 million expansion, renovation. Michael Frue has been Buncombe County's only full-time staff attorney since 2005. During that period he's worked on a number of controversial and high-profile cases, including the water dispute with […]
Asheville firefighter named NC Firefighter of the Year
Firefighter Jeremy Edmonds has been with the Asheville Fire Department since 1997, and in July, he became a captain. All fired up: Asheville Fire Department Capt. Jeremy Edmonds, recently awarded the North Carolina Firefighter of the Year award by his peers. Photo courtesy of Asheville Fire Department But an additional professional milestone came on Aug. […]