This is the fourth in a series of interviews with Asheville City Council candidates, this time with Council member Cecil Bothwell, who’s running for a second term. Photo by Max Cooper.
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A full evening: Council takes on energy, development and civil liberties
Asheville City Council chambers were as packed as they’ve been in quite awhile as development teams, UNC Asheville staff, Boy Scouts and advocates of clean energy and civil liberties all filled City Hall for tonight’s meeting. (Photo by Max Cooper)
WNC Alliance: ‘Muddy Water Watch’ closes 24 illegal roads, helps restore watershed
From the WNC Alliance: ASHEVILLE – Muddy Water Watch is a program adopted by Riverkeepers across the nation to help eliminate sediment pollution into streams. WNCA’s French Broad Riverkeeper program, with a grant from the National Forest Foundation, has been working to improve Hurricane Creek, a pristine trout water in Pisgah National Forest. The Hurricane […]
Asheville City Council election interview: Gwen Wisler
This is the third in a series of interviews with Asheville City Council candidates, this time with former Coleman CEO and business owner Gwen Wisler. Photo by Max Cooper.
Getting to the core: concerns aired at “downtown summit”
Attendees at a “downtown summit” this afternoon expressed concern about a variety of issues, including cleanliness, the homeless, affordability, and infrastructure in Asheville’s core. The forum was organized by city staff as an effort to gather input. (Photo by Max Cooper)
Asheville City Council preview: of lofts and liberty
At Asheville City Council’s Oct. 22 meeting, two major items come up for a vote: a civil liberties resolution and the 209-unit proposed RAD Lofts project.
APD investigating fatal collision
From the Asheville Police Department: Asheville – The Asheville Police Department responded to a two vehicle collision on October 18, 2013 at approximately 2:20PM on Homeway Rd. in West Asheville. A 1998 Nissan Pick-up operated by 48 year old Phyllis Roberts Sheppard of Asheville was traveling northwest on Homeway Rd. A moped operated by 18 […]
Wainscott issues statement on shouting match with Bothwell
Full statement from Jonathan Wainscott on the shouting match at last Thursday’s West Asheville Business Association forum for City Council candidates Dear Citizens, For those who have been following the current election campaign for City Council, you are probably aware of the recent discourse between me and fellow candidate and Councilman Cecil Bothwell. At a […]
Asheville City Council election interviews: Jonathan Wainscott
This is the second in a series of interviews with Asheville City Council candidates, this time with community activist Jonathan Wainscott.
Asheville City Council election interviews: Gordon Smith
This is the first in a series of interviews with the five candidates for Asheville City Council. First up: Council member Gordon Smith.
WNC Nature Center Howl-o-ween Oct. 26
From the city of Asheville: Asheville, NC – Round up your favorite ghouls and goblins and head out to the Western North Carolina Nature Center on Saturday, October 26, 10:00 am–6:00 pm for the annual HOWL-O-WEEN event. Enjoy the season with a walk through the Creepy Crawler Cabin along with a variety of crafts and […]
Forest Service: Enjoy Fall
From the U.S. Forest Service: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – This weekend will be a peak time to view fall foliage in the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests. The U.S. Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina offers tips for leaf peeping in a feature titled “Fall Foliage in Western North Carolina – 2013” on its website, […]
City holding summit on downtown Asheville issues Oct. 21
A meeting originally scheduled between the Asheville Downtown Association, city of Asheville staff and Council members is now a “downtown summit” in Pack Library at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, with the public invited to attend and weigh in on the issues affecting the area.
Early voting begins today
Early voting begins today for local municipal elections, including the Asheville City Council and mayoral races. Photo by Caitlin Byrd.
Blue Ridge Parkway road closure at Deep Gap, mileposts 276 to 281
From the National Park Service: (Asheville, NC) The Blue Ridge Parkway announces the temporary closure of the Parkway Motor Road at Deep Gap in NC between Highway 421 at milepost 276 and Old Highway 421 at milepost 281. Due to a significant road failure northbound traffic is forced to shift into the southbound lane causing […]
City of Asheville water interruption at Red Oak Road
From the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville Water Resources Department has reported a water interruption on Red Oak Road from Ellenwood Drive to Valle Vista Drive due to a main line repair North District. The anticipated time of repair is 1:00 pm. Surrounding areas may experience no water to low pressure during the […]
Hall Fletcher hosts Oct. 27 Chess Picnic in Pritchard Park
From Hall Fletcher Elementary: Asheville, NC, October 15, 2013: Pawnstorm, Hall Fletcher Elementary’s Chess Team, is hosting a “Chess Picnic” in Pritchard Park in Downtown Asheville on Sunday, October 27, 2013 to raise funds and support for Hall Fletcher Elementary’s Chess Team. Pawnstorm Team Members, ages 6-11, will be bringing their 14-foot-square large-scale chess board […]
Resources for tenants
A list of resources for dealing with tenant issues, including mold. These government agencies and private organizations may be able to provide legal assistance or professional censure.
Off the records: no easy way to access Asheville’s housing complaints
Concerns about substandard rental housing in Asheville are nothing new. But assessing the extent of the problem has proved to be a slippery slope: Although tenant complaints are a matter of public record, there's no easy way to access or search them.
Breaking the mold: complaints spotlight Asheville’s rental housing issues
Multiple complaints about mold, rot, and other woes at a Merrimon Avenue apartment complex earlier this year casts doubt on the ability of local governments to deal with what many see as a serious health issue, leaving tenants feeling powerless to get their grievances addressed. And with the Asheville area having some of the highest housing costs in the state and one-third of its working population earning low wages, many local renters face similar issues.
A dangerous spiral
In the Asheville area and across the country, far too many people are living with an abusive spouse. Besides the physical danger to themselves or their children, they’re afraid of ending up homeless and unable to get what limited protections the law provides. Meanwhile, even as a weak economy increases the demand for services, budget […]