About 100 people gathered tonight for a forum updating locals on the dispute over the fate of the city’s water system from local government and activists. Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer said the public has given city leaders a clear mandate to continue its lawsuit and fight to preserve local control of the water system against state legislation seeking to seize it and turn it over to a regional authority.
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Carolina Public Press awarded $50,000 from Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation
From Carolina Public Press: ASHEVILLE — The Carolina Public Press news service has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation to expand its investigative and state government reporting, as well as increase efforts to develop a sustainable model of nonprofit public interest journalism in Western North Carolina. Carolina Public […]
Citizen-Times: no ID found on body in French Broad River
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: WOODFIN — A body was discovered by a kayaker in the French Broad River Saturday, but authorities cannot yet identify the person or say when or how he died. The Woodfin Police Department got a call at about 4:17 p.m. Saturday about a body in the river, said Police Sgt. Michael […]
Forum on future of city’s water system tonight
Full announcement from Save Our Water WNC: A public water forum to update citizens on the developments surrounding the legislation to seize the Asheville water system and the ensuing lawsuit filed by the City will be held on Monday, March 17 from 6 to 7:30 pm. The discussion will feature Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer, Barry […]
East of the Riverway greenway planning wrap-up will be held March 18
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: Just a reminder that the East of the Riverway Wrap-Up presentation will occur this coming Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 6pm at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr., Southside Community Center. Please find attached the Final Presentation flyer inviting you to see how the community’s input shaped the planning […]
APD runs ‘booze it and lose it’ program for St. Patrick’s Day
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville– The Asheville Police Department Traffic Safety Unit and the Governor’s Highway Safety Program remind drivers that their luck will run out if they decide to drive after drinking too much green beer and Irish whiskey this St. Patrick’s Day. Starting Friday, law enforcement officers statewide will step […]
RiverLink hosts March 31 information session
Full announcement from RiverLink: Asheville– One reason rivers are so amazing is that water is always traveling and eventually all water ends up in the same place- the ocean. But this means pollution in the water travels too. There is no way one group could tackle all of this trash. Many hands make light work, […]
WLOS: Brian Turner files Board of Elections complaint against Rep. Tim Moffitt
WLOS has released a copy of the North Carolina Board of Elections complaint filed by candidate Brian Turner against state Rep. Tim Moffitt. Turner, who’s challenging Moffitt for the 116th State House District alleges that Moffitt offered him a job at UNC-TV in exchange for withdrawing from the race.
Buncombe District Attorney’s race heats up
The race for Buncombe County District Attorney is heating up, with incumbent Ron Moore touting his accomplishments to a local business group (and taking to Twitter), while challenger Todd Williams accumulating endorsements from some local politicians and judges. Photo by Alicia Funderburk
City demolishes abandoned buildings on Haywood
Today, the city of Asheville began demolishing an abandoned parking garage and retail building on Haywood Street. Photos by Carrie Eidson.
Special Asheville City Council meeting March 18 to appoint new City Attorney, consider legislation
From the city of Asheville: The Asheville City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. in the First Floor North Conference Room of City Hall, to (1) adopt a Resolution in Memory of Laurey Masterton; (2) adopt a Resolution in Memory of Martin Nesbitt; (3) adopt a Resolution […]
Local nonprofits team up for March 22 event offering health care coverage help
Full announcement from Pisgah Legal Services: Local Residents Can Receive Free, Objective Health Insurance Information and Enrollment Assistance in the NC Health Insurance Marketplace on Saturday March 22, 2104 from 10 am- 4pm at Pisgah Legal Services, 62 Charlotte Street, Asheville NC 28801. Interested in Learning More? Call 855-733-3711 to book an appointment today! With […]
WNC Alliance, NC Conservation Network, Just Economics will hold activism workshop March 20
From the WNC Alliance: ASHEVILLE – The Western North Carolina Alliance is co-hosting a free event from 6-8:30 p.m. March 20 with that will help you make positive change in your communities, better understand our local governments and prepare those who may want to serve on a local board or commission. The session, organized by […]
Lego League Robotics program starts March 26
From 4H of Asheville: Afterschool FIRST Lego League Robotics: Starts March 26 3:30 to 5:30 pm. weekly or biweekly, at 94 Coxe Ave., Asheville. Ages 10 to 13. Learn, build and program FIRST Lego League, (FLL) robots and prepare for 2014 FLL competition, www.usfirst.org/robotics. This year’s theme is Learning Unleashed. Parental participation strongly encouraged. Buncombe […]
Peppermint teams up with manager of Cameroon cyber cafe
At opensource.com, local business owner Ty Hallock writes about Cameroon cyber cafe manager Marc Stephan Nkouly teaming up with the local developers of the open source operating system Peppermint to expand his business: Open source makes a lot of sense in rural areas and in third world countries. Lightweight and open source systems that are […]
National Weather Service: Wind advisory until noon, March 13
From the National Weather Service: ADISON-SWAIN-HAYWOOD-BUNCOMBE-GRAHAM-NORTHERN JACKSON-MACON- SOUTHERN JACKSON-TRANSYLVANIA-HENDERSON-CALDWELL MOUNTAINS- BURKE MOUNTAINS-MCDOWELL MOUNTAINS-RUTHERFORD MOUNTAINS- POLK MOUNTAINS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…BRYSON CITY…WAYNESVILLE…ASHEVILLE… SYLVA…FRANKLIN…BREVARD…HENDERSONVILLE 441 AM EDT THU MAR 13 2014 …WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY… * LOCATIONS…THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS. * HAZARDS…STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS. * TIMING…THIS MORNING. * […]
Water interruption on Kimberly Avenue
From the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville Water Resources Department has reported a water interruption on Kimberly Avenue from Kimberly Knoll Road to Warwick Place due to a main line repair North District. The anticipated time of repair is 4:00 pm. Surrounding areas may experience no water to low pressure during the interruption. […]
Carolina Public Press: docs show political, PR pressures around abortion clinic’s suspension
From Carolina Public Press: ASHEVILLE — When state health inspectors suspended Western North Carolina’s only abortion clinic’s operations in the aftermath of a heated debate over a new abortion law last summer, some observers questioned the timing. Now, Carolina Public Press has obtained internal records from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services that […]
Buncombe Democratic Party leaders will fill Nesbitt’s seat April 3
Full announcement from the Buncombe County Democratic Party: While we remember and celebrate the life and accomplishments of Senator Martin Nesbitt, the Buncombe County Democratic Party prepares to nominate his successor to continue the strong legacy Nesbitt left. On Thursday April 3rd the Buncombe County Democratic Executive Committee shall hold a meeting to fill the […]
Neighborhood Advisory Committee will hold Central Asheville community meeting March 24
From the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – The Neighborhood Advisory Committee of the City of Asheville invites residents and business owners of Central Asheville to a neighborhood meeting Monday, March 24 starting at 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Public Works Building, 161 South Charlotte Street. Please join us for this opportunity to hear about […]
April events at YouthOUTright
Full announcement from Youth OUTright: ASHEVILLE, NC…March 10, 2014…Youth OUTright, WNC, Inc., welcomes April with great programming. Programs are held every Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in downtown Asheville. Plus, YO’s monthly expressive arts program is happening WEEKLY on Thursdays from 5-6:30 pm at our regular […]