From the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: Date: Thursday, August 22nd 2013 Time: 5:30pm to 7:00pm Description: This reception honors the region’s local government leadership, bringing together the mayors of the region, members of the Asheville City Council and Buncombe County Board of Commissioners to meet and network with Western North Carolina’s business community. Local […]
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Gov. McCrory announces rural center grants, $24,000+ to Land of Sky
From the office of Gov. Pat McCrory: Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory announced that the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) has authorized payments for 34 grants funded by the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center. The grants total $1,724,330.54. “The Office of State Budget and Management is working diligently to review these […]
APD seeks help in finding robbery suspect
From the Asheville Police Department: Asheville – The Asheville Police Department responded to a robbery at Wal-Mart at 125 Bleachery Blvd. on August 6th, 2013 at 7:30 PM. Officers quickly learned a white male subject followed the 77 year old victim around in the store for some time and then grabbed her purse as she […]
City of Asheville employees selected for Leadership Asheville
From the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville is pleased to announce that Deputy Finance Director Eric Hardy and Asheville Fire Department Public Information Officer Kelley Klope have both been selected to attend the 32nd Leadership Asheville Class beginning in September. The program, operated through UNC Asheville is an important resource to […]
The American dream: Study highlights lack of economic mobility in Asheville and the Southeast
In Asheville, a child born to poor parents has a slim chance of making it into the top-fifth income bracket in America — just 7.1 percent.
‘We fight’: Moral Monday brings thousands to downtown Asheville to protest legislature
An estimated 8,000 to 10,000 people showed up for Mountain Moral Monday this evening, filling Pack Square Park and protesting the policies of the North Carolina General Assembly. It was one of the largest demonstrations in Asheville’s recent history. Photo by Julia Ritchey.
City of Asheville, Land of Sky, feds mark 4th anniversary of Sustainable Communities partnership
From the Environmental Protection Agency: ATLANTA – On Thursday, the City of Asheville, Land-of-Sky Regional Council and federal partners observed the fourth anniversary of the Partnership for Sustainable Communities—an initiative to focus resources from multiple federal agencies to help meet economic, environmental and community needs. Since the program began, more than $12.43 million has been […]
Moral Monday comes to downtown Asheville
As the legislature’s finally ended its long session, opponents of the GOP-dominated General Assembly are taking the Moral Monday protests across the state, including to the core of Asheville at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5.
APD announcement of Tourists’ players arrest
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville – Following an extensive investigation by Asheville Police Department detectives, warrants have been obtained for two Asheville Tourists baseball players. After consultation with the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office each suspect was charged with two counts of 1st Degree Rape and two counts of 1st Degree Sex […]
In the running: The field of Asheville City Council and mayoral candidates
With filing closed on July 19, Ashevilleans now know who's running for office in this fall’s city elections.
As Richardson departs, more changes in city management
After the announcement of longtime Deputy City Manager Jeff Richardson’s departure Monday, the city of Asheville announced personnel changes in its upper management.
Forest Service updates recreation map of Nantahala, Pisgah Forests
From the U.S. Forest Service: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The U.S. Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina has updated the recreation map of the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests. The map is posted online at http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5425097.pdf. The map identifies the locations of the many recreation sites in the two national forests, as well as the […]
Moral Monday organizers announce next steps, including local rallies
Full announcement from the Advancement Project: (Raleigh, NC) – Thousands of people from across the state rallied outside the North Carolina General Assembly yesterday for the 13th Moral Monday demonstration. The event culminated with a mass march to the State Capitol, flooding many blocks of downtown Raleigh with the movement’s largest crowds yet. And while […]
State GOP distances itself from WNCGOP twitter account, sexist remarks about Rep. Fisher
A spokesperson for the North Carolina Republican Party has distanced the organization from the WNCGOP twitter account, emphasizing that the anonymous user behind the account is not connected with the official party and that it doesn’t condone remarks last Thursday calling Asheville Rep. Susan Fisher a “shrew” and “an argument for eugenics.” From NBC Charlotte: […]
Gov. McCrory signs controversial abortion, gun bills into law
From the Office of the Governor: Raleigh, NC– Governor Pat McCrory signed 18 bills today, including: SB 353 (Sen. Harrington) Health and Safety Law Changes – This bill will enhance the medical and safety standards for North Carolina’s abortion clinics and directs the Department of Health and Human Services to write new safety and professional […]
Over 250 march in educators’ protest of General Assembly
Over 200 people marched through the streets of downtown Asheville today in protest of the actions of the North Carolina General Assembly including cuts, no raises for teachers and an end to tenure. The march was organized by the Asheville City Association of Educators, in conjunction with an NCAE protest in Raleigh. Photo by Max Cooper.
Asheville Assistant City Manager Jeff Richardson leaving to take Cleveland County post
The Shelby Star is reporting that Asheville Assistant City Manager Jeff Richardson is leaving to take the job of Cleveland County Manager. Richardson, who’s served in his post in Asheville since 2001, was made one of three senior staff directly under City Manager Gary Jackson in a reorganization earlier this year. Currently, Richardson oversees the […]
Asheville educators will hold protest march this evening
The Asheville CIty Association of Educators is holding a protest march today, gathering at Asheville Middle School at 5 p.m. The march is at the same time as one held by the NCAE in Raleigh to protest the latest education overhaul, including cuts, an end to teacher tenure, no pay raises, and no bonus for pursuing higher education.
Take the bus to Bele Chere
From the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – During the Bele Chere festival, the availability of downtown parking is limited. City residents and visitors are encouraged to consider riding the ART (Asheville Redefines Transit). Users can plan a trip at www.ridetheart.com or by visiting http://maps.google.com on their desktop or mobile phone’s browser. The cost is $2 […]
City begins work to repair landslide-damaged roads
From the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – As City of Asheville crews continue to address roadways affected by landslides during recent record-breaking rains, contractors began work Tuesday on two sites where landslide damage was more extensive. Spooks Branch Road and an area near the intersection of Skyview Place and Sunset Drive, all in North Asheville, […]
City offering shuttles to Bele Chere in East, West Asheville
From the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville will provide continuous Park-and-Ride Shuttle service for Bele Chere 2013, July 26-28. To access the Express Shuttle service and free parking, attendees should park at one of two designated locations and look for the Bele Chere booth selling shuttle tickets. The shuttle will transport […]