From Council member Gordon Smith’s campaign: Asheville City Councilman Gordon Smith announced today that he has initiated a process to improve Asheville Transit by prioritizing the creation of Sunday service. Public input has indicated that Sunday transit service is the most desired improvement to the municipal transit system. Smith said, “Sunday transit service is imperative […]
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Discussions and observation as city drafts new rules for Haywood Road corridor
At an open house last night on the city of Asheville’s plans to change development rules on the Haywood Road corridor found many community members taking a “wait and see” approach, even as they discussed some goals with planners and consultants.
Bothwell will speak at Bee City USA dedication
From Cecil Bothwell’s campaign: Asheville, NC— Asheville City Councilmember Cecil Bothwell will speak at an official Bee City dedication ceremony at 1:30 p.m. today as Asheville becomes the first Bee City USA, an honor thanks in part to Bothwell’s tireless advocacy on City Council. The dedication ceremony will be held at the Veterans Memorial adjacent […]
City begins form-based code process for Haywood Road corridor today
From the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville will continue the form based code process for Haywood Road in west Asheville, with a five day Design Charrette process from September 14 – September 18. Design Charrettes are intensive, hands-on workshops that bring people from different disciplines and backgrounds together to explore design options. The […]
Asheville police unusually short on communications staff
Information obtained by Xpress shows that out of 25 communications positions at the Asheville Police Department, 10 are vacant, leaving the department 40 percent short of its full number.
Oconee the Otter is dead
From the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC – Oconee the river otter, age 18, was humanely put to sleep September 12 after a long, full life at Grandfather Mountain. The ailments, aches and pains that she suffered in her old age became increasingly more difficult and severe over the last month. Oconee was […]
Black Mountain may experience water interruption Sept. 23 due to hydrant flushing
From the City of Asheville: The Town of Black Mountain Fire Department has scheduled hydrant flushing for the dates through Monday September 23, 2013 through Wednesday October 2, 2013. Scheduled flushing could inconvenience City of Asheville Water Customers that are in close proximity to or within the Town of Black Mountain town limits. Inconveniences could […]
DENR proposes fines, tighter rules for Asheville coal plant
From the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – In response to public comments, state officials recommended changes Friday to a proposed consent order with Duke Energy relating to the state’s lawsuits against the utility for environmental compliance issues at Duke’s Asheville Steam Electric Generating Plant in Buncombe County and the Riverbend […]
Downtown Commission approves new hotel plans
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: ASHEVILLE — Construction of a new downtown hotel should begin early next year and take 14-18 months, an architect involved said today after a city board approved its design. The city Downtown Commission this morning gave its unanimous OK to plans for a seven-story Hyatt Place hotel at the western corner […]
Brevard College professor creates sculptures for Chattanooga trails
Full announcement from Brevard College: Eight sculptures created by Brevard College Associate Professor of Art Kyle Lusk were recently unveiled as part of the Stringer’s Ridge Trailhead Markers Public Art Project in Chattanooga, Tenn. Lusk was commissioned to create the sculptures to mark four new mountain biking trails in the newly-opened Stringer’s Ridge Park, a […]
Hoteliers drop lawsuit against city property sale, for now
Yesterday, representatives for several local hotel chains dropped a lawsuit blocking the city’s sale of property near the Basilica of St. Lawrence to the McKibbon Hotel Group. According to interim City Attorney Martha Walker-McGlohon, the plaintiffs gave no reason for dropping the suit, and retained the right to sue over the matter again in the future.
Riverlink Whitewater Rafting Trip Oct. 6
From Riverlink: Blue Heron Whitewater is hosting a whitewater rafting trip in support of RiverLink. On Sunday Oct. 6th, 2013, join us for a half day trip down Section 9 of the French Broad River. Spend the day on the river having fun and enjoying our beautiful river, with proceeds benefiting RiverLink, a local nonprofit […]
State Employees Credit Nnion Support the Troops campaign kicks off Sept. 16
From the State Employees Credit Union: RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 11, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Thanks to the continued generosity of its members and North Carolina communities, State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is pleased to announce plans for its 4th annual SECU Supports the Troops campaign, which will kick off September 16th and run through October […]
FunFest Sept. 21 in Kenilworth
From Dancing Bear Toys: ASHEVILLE, North Carolina – September 21 2013 – Dancing Bear Toys announces the first annual Fun Fest, a free outdoor festival for kids and families. The festival will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 11 am-3 pm in the parking lot of Dancing Bear Toys’ new location at 518 […]
Waiting for the cavalry: Kenilworth incident raises questions about police response times
On the evening of Aug. 8, Andrew Fletcher and his roommate, David Goodman, were in their Kenilworth apartment. Fletcher, a musician who often plays with the Firecracker Jazz Band, had a show later that evening; in the meantime, he was in his home office, working on some future bookings. Then a neighbor told them that their BB gun had just been stolen off their porch.
APD files additional charge in fatal collision case
From the Asheville Police Department: *** UPDATE *** Additional Charge Filed *** APD investigating fatal collision *** Asheville – After consultation with the Buncombe County District Attorney’s office, APD arrested Kimberly Folston at her residence at 52C Erskine St. Apts. this evening. She was charged with Felony Death By Motor Vehicle stemming from the fatal […]
Asheville City Council discusses dog park; moves Kenilworth rezoning forward
In a pre-meeting work session Asheville City Council opted to let a community group take the lead on the creation of a North Asheville dog park. In the short meeting that followed, Council endorsed a staff recommendation to rezone some properties in the Kenilworth neighborhood.
Campaign for Southern Equality leader pens Advocate piece on “how resistance will change the South”
The Rev. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, director of the Asheville-based Campaign for Southern Equality, has a piece in Advocate on the ways LGBT Southerners are challenging restrictive laws: Each day, LGBT people in the South face a set of moral choices. Will we be defined by the fundamental truths of our lives or by state laws that […]
Asheville City Council preview: going to the dogs
Asheville City Council has a light agenda for its meeting tomorrow, Sept. 10, and an hour work session before the meeting devoted to discussing the proposed North Asheville Dog Park.
APD makes DWI charge in fatal traffic accident
From the Asheville Police Department: UPDATE *** APD investigating fatal collision *** Asheville – On Saturday, September 7, 2013 at approximately 8:37 PM the Asheville Police Department responded to a motor vehicle collision on US 25 near Rock Hill Rd. Preliminary investigation reveals that a red 1993 Chevrolet Lumina operated by Kimberly Patience Folston, 45, […]
NC Young Democrats endorse $11.35 minimum wage
From the Young Democrats of North Carolina: RALEIGH, NC – On their statewide “Bootstraps Tour,” on Saturday, September 7 2013, the Young Democrats of North Carolina will call to increase the minimum wage to $11.35 an hour. The tour will highlight this and other solutions to fight poverty and create jobs in North Carolina, including […]