The perfect storm of revenue overhauls in Raleigh, a property revaluation and a major reorganization of city departments make this year’s city of Asheville budget complicated, to say the least. Here’s some important things to know before tonight’s public hearing.
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Public invited to comment on migratory bird season
Full announcement from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: RALEIGH, N.C. (June 4, 2013) — Starting June 3, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is inviting public comments on the early waterfowl and webless migratory game bird hunting seasons. The seasons include dove, woodcock, rail, snipe and those waterfowl seasons beginning before October 1. Input on extended […]
News 13 food drive today
Full announcement from Children First: (Asheville, NC) News 13, Carolina Furniture Concepts, and Two Men & a Truck are hosting the first ever Break the Hunger food drive to help keep kids from going hungry during summer break. The station is asking viewers to bring non-perishable food items to Carolina Furniture Concepts in Arden between […]
Emails reveal state reps trying to settle Asheville water lawsuit, may change city elections
Emails obtained by Xpress reveal that some state legislators have asked city of Asheville representatives to drop their lawsuit contesting a state-mandated transfer of the water system to the Metropolitan Sewerage District. The emails also show legislators discussing the fate of legislation that consolidates Asheville and Buncombe County parks-and-recreation services — a move that could save the city $5 million a year. Further, the candid discussions shine a light on a long-rumored proposal that the state may force Asheville to switch to district-based elections.
WNC Alliance looks for steering committee members
From WNC Alliance: Would you or someone you know like to be considered for a leadership position at the only grassroots environmental advocacy group focused solely on conserving Western North Carolina’s natural heritage? The Western North Carolina Alliance is looking for candidates to fill three positions on its Steering Committee, the governing body of the […]
Hendersonville shred day
From Lu Ann Welter: Hendersonville, NC, May 30, 2013: The City of Hendersonville will sponsor a secure, Shred Day for City residents on Wednesday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., in the parking lot of Patton Park, 59 E. Clairmont Drive. American Security Shredding, Inc, will have their shredding truck in the parking […]
EPA and USDA join together to reduce wasted food
From the Environmental Protection Agency: WASHINGTON – Today EPA Acting Administrator Bob Perciasepe joined U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to announce the launch of a challenge that asks farmers, processors, manufacturers, retailers, communities and government agencies to reduce wasted food. The U.S. Food Waste Challenge builds upon the success of EPA’s Food Recovery […]
Information for outdoor use of forests
From the U.S. Forest Service: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Before visiting the Nantahala, Pisgah, Uwharrie or Croatan national forests this summer, get the information you need to have safe and enjoyable outdoor experience. The summer issue of Carolina Connections electronic newsletter gives visitors useful information ranging from fun activities to safety tips, trail improvements to road […]
EPA and USDA join together to reduce wasted food
From the Environmental Protection Agency: WASHINGTON – Today EPA Acting Administrator Bob Perciasepe joined U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to announce the launch of a challenge that asks farmers, processors, ma√nufacturers, retailers, communities and government agencies to reduce wasted food. The U.S. Food Waste Challenge builds upon the success of EPA’s Food Recovery […]
What if?
Asheville's budget process has been on a roller coaster this year. Faced with an aggressive, GOP-dominated state Legislature that’s often been at odds with city government, and charged with crafting a balanced budget, city staff had anticipated potential sharp cuts to key services. And when the formal $143 million proposal finally made its way to […]
League of Women Voters: legislature’s tax plans “unfair, unwise”
The League of Women Voters of North Carolina, meeting in Charlotte for its 34th biennial convention, announced its opposition to tax plans now being considered in the General Assembly which promote unfair and regressive tax policies, including House Bill 998. This opposition is in line with long-standing positions of the non-partisan organization. The League, which […]
Campaign for Southern Equality travels to Mississippi for LGBT rights work
From the Campaign for Southern Equality: This week the CSE team is on the road traveling across Mississippi. So far we’re been in Saucier and Hattiesburg for WE DO Campaign trainings. Today we’ll be in Jackson and tomorrow, Tupelo. We’re gearing up for the next stage of the WE DO Campaign, which will take place […]
McCrory proclaims June “great outdoors month”
From the office of Gov. Pat McCrory: Raleigh, NC– Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed June 2013 as “Great Outdoors Month,” encouraging all North Carolinians to enjoy our state’s natural beauty and near-perfect climate, and celebrate our commitment to conserve and protect our air, water, wildlife, spectacular lands and quality of life. “June in North Carolina […]
APD arrests two in May Tastee-freeze robbery
From the Asheville Police Department: Asheville – Investigators with the Asheville Police Department charged two individuals for their roles in the May 12th Armed Robbery of the Tastee Freeze on Patton Ave. Peyton Madison Adams, 19 of Alexander was charged with Conspiring to Commit Armed Robbery, and Accessory After the Fact to Armed Robbery. Ms. […]
Join WNC Alliance for June 15 plant removal
From WNC Alliance: ASHEVILLE – The Western North Carolina Alliance seeks volunteers to participate in an invasive exotic plant management/control event on Saturday, June 15 in Richmond Hill Park. (In other words, we need help getting rid of some nasty weeds that are taking over a bike trail!) Details Who: Western North Carolina Alliance (volunteer […]
Great Smoky Mountains Park launches digital storytelling project
From Great Smoky Mountains National Park: With each passing day our connections to the past slip through our fingers, taking with them their first-person stories of what life was like in the Smokies before Google, iTunes or even black-and-white television. When Beth Bramhall, in her role as a Parks in Classroom seasonal ranger with Great […]
One dead in Springdale Road apartment building fire, arson unit investigating
From the Asheville Fire Department From the Asheville Fire Department: Just before 9:00 a.m. this morning the Asheville Fire Department was dispatched to 10 ½ Springdale Rd for a reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene at a 2 story, detached apartment building to find heavy smoke showing. Crews forced entry into the apartment […]
Code Asheville hosts June 1 Hack for Food
From Code for Asheville: Asheville Joins National Day of Civic Hacking to Improve Access to Local Healthy Food Asheville will be host this weekend to a first of its kind hackathon, the Hack for Food. A “hackathon” unites technology and other subject matter experts around a common goal to build software solutions that address a […]
Dogwood Alliance launches campaign against logging for energy
From the Dogwood Alliance: May 28, 2013 – Southern forests are being burned for electricity, and a new campaign announced today aims to put an end to it. Dogwood Alliance and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) have launched “Our Forests Aren’t Fuel” to raise awareness of an alarming and rapidly-growing practice of logging forests […]
Ryan Coffield joins Van Winkle law firm
From the Van Winkle law firm: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 28, 2013) – The Van Winkle Law Firm announced the arrival of attorney Ryan W. Coffield to its Asheville office. He will join the firm’s business practice group. His practice focuses on business and non-profit tax matters, including transactions, reorganizations, and controversies. Coffield received his law […]
No vacancy: Chestnut Street development pits preservation against housing crunch
An unassuming patch of ground on East Chestnut Street embodies a critical debate confronting Asheville: How does a rapidly changing city balance the unique virtues of local character and the pressing need for more housing?