For the first time this campaign season, Asheville City Council candidates faced each other, focusing on transportation issues at the Get There Asheville forum earlier this evening. While it had its light moments, the event also saw the contenders express different views on issues of spending, infrastructure and transit priorities.
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APD inviting public “to share input on department’s future” on Oct. 2
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: As part of a strategic planning process that will outline primary goals and objectives for the next three years, the Asheville Police Department is inviting the community to an input session to be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside […]
President Obama signs disaster declaration for July floods in WNC
Full announcement from the White House: The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of North Carolina and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides during the period of July 3-13, 2013. Federal funding is available to state […]
New sidewalks coming to Overlook Road
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – Three schools, a library and a church, not to mention surrounding homes, are getting a boost in pedestrian access with the addition of approximately 2,000 feet of sidewalk being installed at Overlook Road in South Asheville. The addition of ADA-compliant sidewalks is intended to greatly improve […]
Asheville City Council: more agriculture, a festival search, and downtown crime
At tonight’s meeting, Asheville City Council approved new rules allowing urban farming and produce sales throughout the city. Council also approved starting the search for a summer event to replace Bele Chere. On a less optimistic note, the public and city officials discussed increasing issues of crime, policing and homelessness in Asheville’s core.
Marshall fiddler Bobby Hicks will receive NC Heritage Award
From the office of Gov. Pat McCrory: Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory has announced that five North Carolinians from diverse artistic traditions will be awarded the state’s Heritage Awards, May 20, 2014 at the A.J. Fletcher Opera House in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh. The 2014 North Carolina Heritage […]
Arrest made in Kenilworth break-ins
From the Asheville Police Department: *** Arrest made for residential B & E’s *** Asheville – The Asheville Police Department arrested 27 year old Joshua Weems yesterday and charged him with two residential B&E’s in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Weems was arrested near 4 Sheridan Rd. A 19 year old female accomplice was arrested with Weems. […]
APD asks for help identifying suspect in Sept. 18 CVS robbery
From the Asheville Police Department: Just before 2100 hours on 9/18/13 a white male entered [the Merrimon Avenue] CVS and walked directly to the pharmacy. The suspect grabbed a female from behind, pulled her to the pharmacy counter, and told her not to move. The suspect presented a hand written note to the pharmacy employee […]
WLOS reports bomb threat at Asheville High
From WLOS: Authorities tell News 13 a bomb threat was called in at Asheville High School shortly after 8:00 a.m. this morning. Asheville Police tells News 13 the school was evacuated to the football stadium at the request of administration.
Asheville City Council preview: Of food and festivals
Next Tuesday, Sept. 24, Asheville City Council will consider an overhaul of the city’s agricultural ordinances to allow for growing more food in more places. Council will also contemplate making official inquiries into partnering with private organizations to find an event to replace Bele Chere.
Homeless, nonprofits, APD vie over downtown policing
At a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 18, city of Asheville staff and police officers met with homeless activists and local nonprofit representatives to discuss a new law enforcement approach that focuses on more arrests in the city’s downtown. Responses varied, ranging from concerns about the impacts of a failing system to criticisms of the Asheville Police Department’s new strategy.
Foundation Fair for local nonprofits Oct. 11
Press release Full announcement from the North Carolina Network of Grantmakers: On October 11, nonprofits in Western North Carolina will have the opportunity to meet and talk with foundation representatives at the 2013 Foundation Fair, hosted by the North Carolina Network of Grantmakers. The North Carolina Network of Grantmakers (NCNG) hosts the Foundation Fair each […]
APD seeking suspects in TD Bank robbery
From the Asheville Police Department: UPDATE: 2:08 p.m., Sept. 20 The suspects were seen getting into a black Audi four door sedan driven by an African-American male with short hair. The suspects were picked up near Westmont Commons Apartments on Chamberlin Drive. On September 20, 2013 at approximately 11:30 am Asheville PD received a report […]
Former Rep. Heath Shuler headlining Leadership Asheville’s annual luncheon
From UNC Asheville: Heath Shuler, senior vice president of federal affairs for Duke Energy Progress, will deliver the keynote address at Leadership Asheville’s fifth Annual Luncheon on Thursday, September 26, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel. The celebration of last year’s Leadership Asheville 31 class also will include the presentation of […]
Over the mountains, East Tennessee cashes in on legal moonshine boom
While it’s over the state border, Knoxville’s Metro Pulse details the history of moonshine and its new, legal incarnation. Asheville’s also seen the rise of local distilleries over the past few years, and had its own role in the “Thunder Road” lore of yesteryear (most of the scenes of the 1958 Robert Mitchum movie were […]
Friends of the Smokies hosts Fall Color Hike along Chasteen Creek
From Friends of the Smokies Waynesville, N.C. – Come out on a Classic Hike of the Smokies and enjoy a beautiful fall color hike Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP). Join Friends of the Smokies on a hike along Bradley Fork and Chasteen Creek Trails to marvel at the changing leaves, late fall flowers, and […]
United Way releases ‘Voices for the Common Good’ report
From United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County: ASHEVILLE – United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County has released a report “Voices for the Common Good: Asheville Speaks Out on Education, Income and Health,” shedding light on the challenges people see in our community and the solutions they believe will address them. United Way developed […]
WNC Alliance calls for public to weigh in on changes to Nantahala Forest plan
From the WNC Alliance Dear friends and supporters of WNCA, The Nantahala-Pisgah National Forest needs your voice in the current plan revision process to speak up for roadless area protections, old-growth forest protection, wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, scenery, water quality and economic benefits of the Nantahala-Pisgah. There are more than 1.1 million acres of land […]
North Carolina Police Benevolent Association endorses Mike Lanning for Asheville City Council
Mike Lanning’s Asheville City Council campaign has announced that the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association has endorsed his candidacy. Enclosed in the announcement is a scanned image of a letter from NCPBA President Randy Byrd, announcing the endorsement and declaring “we will ask our members, their friends and families, and all citizens who respect the […]
CTS appeals contamination ruling to Supreme Court
The CTS Corporation has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, asking it to overturn a June ruling from a federal appeals court that would allow 23 local citizens to go forward with a their lawsuit demanding compensation and cleanup of the company’s contaminated former Asheville site.
Going to the dogs
On Sept. 10, Asheville City Council: • In a pre-meeting work session, decided to let a community group take the lead on the creation of a dog park in North Asheville, with the city monitoring the situation and exploring possible options for cooperation, but not committing to any use of city funds. Council members expressed […]