As the final city-run Bele Chere approaches, rumors have swirled about a private company or organization taking it over. But according to the city of Asheville, so far they’re just rumors.
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Asheville-based WE DO campaign featured on Rachel Maddow
The WE DO campaign, a project of the Asheville-based Campaign for Southern Equality, efforts in Mississippi were featured in a segment on Rachel Maddow’s MSNBC show (starting at about 3:05): Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
No LAAFF this year, may return in 2014
From the Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Festival: Asheville’s festival, LAAFF, will not happen in 2013. We (the LAAFF Staff and Arts 2 People Board of Directors) will use the time between now & Labor Day weekend 2014 to put on LAAFF’s revival and resume celebrating the fascinating culture that exists in our city, Asheville, […]
Mike Lanning on why he’s running for Asheville City Council
Mike Lanning, a former Asheville Police Department officer, filed for Asheville City Council last Friday. Lanning says recent controversies about the APD’s leadership spurred him to run, “because there needs to be someone on Council who questions city staff.”
Meet the candidates for Asheville Mayor, City Council ***UPDATED***
With filing over last Friday, Ashevilleans now have a firm idea of who’s running for office in this year’s local elections. Three candidates are vying to be the city’s next mayor, and six seek to fill three open City Council seats. Here’s a rundown of the candidates and their statements (if they’ve issued one).
Asheville City Council: Disorder in the house
After a fairly uneventful meeting July 23, Asheville City Council had a brief ruckus at the end, as former Mayor Ken Michalove (pictured) accused the vice mayor, the city manager and a Council member of unethical behavior in granting $2 million to the Asheville Art Museum for renovations. (Photo by Max Cooper)
Asheville City Council preview: extending downtown, and monitoring transit
Asheville City Council has a light agenda for its meeting tonight, with the only public hearing concerning extending downtown zoning. However, the consent agenda includes meatier items than usual, like $450,000 (mostly from the state) for a new public transportation monitoring system, and $380,000 for a new sidewalk project in South Asheville.
About 40 rally downtown to demand immigration reform, support NC student returning home
About 40 people rallied downtown today to support Luis Gustavo, an N.C. student seeking to return to the U.S., and call for reform to immigration law. Gustavo is a “DREAMer,” an undocumented immigrant who entered the U.S. at an early age and would have been allowed to stay under the terms of the DREAM Act, but left for Mexico when the act failed in 2011. (photo by Max Cooper)
State House, Senate reach agreement on budget deal that will end teacher tenure
From WRAL: RALEIGH, N.C. — House and Senate leaders announced Sunday that they have reached an agreement on a $20.6 billion state budget that will end teacher tenure and allow taxpayer money to be spent for private school tuition. A final draft of the bill and an accompanying “money report” the provides much of the […]
Democracy by decree: State lawmakers may impose new city election system
A June 3 email from Rep. Tim Moffitt to Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy revealed a plan that has city officials and some residents up in arms.
No foul
Asheville City Council members emerged from a half-hour closed session during their July 11 special meeting declaring their support for Police Chief William Anderson. An internal investigation, they said, had found no evidence that he’d tried to cover up a March car crash involving his son, as Lt. William Wilke had alleged (see http://avl.mx/vd).
City of Asheville board and commission vacancies
From the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Do you want to be a part […]
Gwen Wisler will file for Asheville City Council July 16
From Gwen Wisler for Asheville City Council: ASHEVILLE, NC- On Tuesday, July 16, at 10 a.m., Gwen Wisler will officially file with the Board of Election to run for a seat on the Asheville City Council. “As a CEO, I faced many economic challenges,” said Wisler. “But that experience gave me just what I needed […]
Black Mountain girl dies from Rocky Mountain spotted fever
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: ASHEVILLE — Federal health officials confirmed that Rocky Mountain spotted fever caused the death of a Buncombe County child last month. Officials with the state Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday that the death of Emilee Russell, 6, is the first fatality confirmed in North Carolina linked to the […]
Asheville Art Museum exhibits work of sculptor Stoney Lamar
From the Asheville Art Museum: Friday, July 12: Guided Tour and Discussion of A Sense of Balance: The Sculpture of Stoney Lamar (Docent-guided) 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sunday, September 1 Last day to view exhibition Guided Tour and Discussion of A Sense of Balance: The Sculpture of Stoney Lamar Led by artist Stoney Lamar […]
Feds indict 17 in meth trafficking ring
From the office of the U.S. Attorney: CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A criminal indictment charging 17 men and women with a large- scale methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy and related charges was unsealed in U.S. District Court on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, announced Anne M. Tompkins, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. The federal indictment […]
City investigation mostly clears Asheville police chief, promises changes
At a special meeting today, Asheville City Council announced that an internal investigation had found no evidence that Asheville Police Department Chief William Anderson engaged in a coverup surrounding a March car crash involving his son, as alleged by an APD lieutenant. However, the inquiry also found that when Anderson ordered the officer to meet with him, he acted inappropriately. Council members promised improvements to the general management of the department.
UPDATE: Flash flood warning continues today
With rain expected today, the National Weather Service has issued yet another flash flood warning for our area today.
Asheville City Council “may take action” on personnel matter after special Thursday meeting
Asheville City Council will hold a special closed session 9 a.m. Thursday about an undisclosed personnel matter, likely allegations about Asheville Police Department Chief William Anderson. The announcement of the meeting notes that Council may take action under a state law allowing it to announce “disciplinary action, reinstatement, transfer, or termination of a city employee and the reasons for that personnel action.”
ACLU to challenge NC’s gay marriage ban
From WRAL: RALEIGH, N.C. — Two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal law on same-sex marriage, the American Civil Liberties Union said Tuesday that it plans to launch a challenge to North Carolina’s ban on gay marriage. The ACLU says it will amend a federal lawsuit filed last year on behalf […]
Empty Bowls fundraiser for John WIlson community garden
Full announcement from Dr. John Wilson Community Garden: We are excited to begin fundraising for an outdoor kitchen facility at the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden! At Empty Bowls events guests select a hand-made bowl from among the unique bowls thrown just for this event, and have a simple meal of soup and bread. You […]