From Public Schools First: Raleigh, NC—April 16, 2013—Public Schools First NC strongly opposes H.B. 944, a school voucher bill introduced last night. The bill, which aims to spend $90 million of taxpayer money over the next two years to subsidize private school tuition, takes money away from already underfunded public schools—with little accountability to taxpayers. […]
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Nest Organics will hold “Great Cloth Diaper Change” April 20
From Nest Organics: The Great Cloth Diaper Change is a global event to bring awareness to the sustainability of using cloth diapers instead of disposable diapers. Disposable diapers have been a problem in landfills for years because of the quantity and the inability to biodegrade. Millions of plastic diapers end up in landfills for hundreds […]
Shogun workers gather 12:30 p.m. to demand wages
From Defensa Comunitaria: ASHEVILLE, NC—Workers will gather outside the Buncombe County Courthouse Wednesday, April 17 at 12:30 pm for a press conference to demand wages owed to them by their former employer, Shogun Buffet Hibachi Grill. The press conference is being held in anticipation of a court mandated settlement conference next week, as part of […]
Shared creation: Building a better future from Asheville’s margins
In Asheville’s thirst for sustainability, it's easy to forget that a third of the city's workers are low-wage, and in some neighborhoods, survival is the top priority.
City building permits on the rise
The city of Asheville issued 741 new building permits during the first quarter of the year, an increase from the last three years. The figures include both new residential and commercial construction.
C-T: Moog planning to build 2,000-seat outdoor music venue
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: Moog Music also has plans to build an outdoor stage for concerts, as well as a new gallery that would highlight the intersection of art, music and technology. The company asked the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority for $405,000 to put toward its plan but was turned down. Parker told me […]
Local attorneys honored for pro bono contributions
Full announcement from Pisgah Legal Services: The 28th Judicial District Bar and Pisgah Legal Services co-sponsored the nominations of attorneys Walton Davis, Stone & Christy, P.A., Esther Manheimer, The Van Winkle Law Firm, and Douglas J. Tate, McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A., for the NCBA’s 2013 William L. Thorp Pro Bono Service Award. PLS and […]
Mad Mountain Mud Run ends registration May 1
Full announcement from Mad Mountain Mud Run: Spots for the Hunter Subaru Mad Mountain Mud Run, coming June 1 to Berkeley Park in Hendersonville, are filling up fast, and an all important deadline is nearing: the free t-shirt cut-off date is May 1. “Most participants who tackle a challenging race like this are in it […]
NCDOT planning regional travel survey of 1,300 households
Announcement from Land of Sky: French Broad River MPO and NCDOT are sponsoring the Western North Carolina Regional Travel Survey. The purpose of this travel survey is to collect information on local household travel behaviors. Residents of Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania Counties will be invited to take part in this important Regional Travel […]
Asheville City Council will hold budget crunch town hall April 18
Asheville City Council will hold a special town hall meeting on its budget situation — including the possibility of dramatic cuts — next Thursday, April 18, in the gymnasium of Koontz Intermediate School at 305 Overlook Rd.
McGuire, Wood, and Bissette attorneys receive pro bono service awards
Full announcement from McGuire, Wood, Bissette: McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorneys Emily L. Nenni and Douglas J. Tate were honored with Pro Bono Service Awards at the 28th Judicial District Bar luncheon on April 10. Each year Pisgah Legal Services and the 28th Judicial District Bar give Pro Bono […]
Gov. McCrory names Billy Graham “North Carolina’s favorite son”
From the office of the governor: Raleigh, N.C. — Governor Pat McCrory joined members of the General Assembly today to honor the Reverend Billy Graham. State lawmakers passed a resolution in honor of the reverend this afternoon. In anticipation of the resolution, Governor McCrory presented the reverend with a proclamation declaring him “North Carolina’s Favorite […]
Asheville Regional Airport launches passenger rewards program
From the Asheville Regional Airport: The Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) has joined forces with Thanks Again to offer airport travelers valuable rewards when they park, shop and dine at the airport. The new program allows airport passengers to automatically earn more frequent flyer miles or hotel points when they park in long- or short-term parking […]
Asheville City Council: Redux
A vote on a living wage was delayed, the Business Improvement District was shelved, and Asheville City Council once again voted for a resolution opposing state legislation taking its water system. Also: Council will hold another budget town hall April 18 at 6 p.m. in South Asheville.
LIVE: coverage of the April 9 Asheville City Council meeting
Discussion about the fate of the city of Asheville’s water system and the impact of a flurry of legislation coming out of the general assembly in Raleigh is on the agenda for tonight’s Asheville City Council meeting. Council will also consider a living wage requirement for some city contractors. Follow live Twitter coverage here.
Cherokee Principal Chief Michell Hicks to speak at UNCA
Full announcement from UNCA: Principal Chief Michell Hicks of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will present a talk, “Cherokee Sovereignty: Issues & Institutions,” at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 in UNC Asheville’s Highsmith University Union, Alumni Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Hicks has led the Eastern Band of […]
Don’t tread on us
To hear Asheville City Council and staff tell it, a manageable budget gap has evolved into a looming crisis. Combine lingering post-recession challenges with state legislation that chops municipal revenue, and the city faces a potential $5.9 million gap next fiscal year. At a special April 3 town hall, city staff proposed sharp, budget-balancing cuts, […]
NCDOT issues new state travel map
From the North Carolina Department of Transportation: RALEIGH— The 2013-14 State Transportation Map has officially arrived and is available free of charge. The map is funded and produced by the N.C. Department of Transportation, but it will now be distributed through the N.C. Department of Commerce and can be ordered online at visitnc.com/statemap or by […]
Environmental groups begin statewide “convergence” in Sylva
From the Canary Coalition: Thousands of groups and individuals from throughout North Carolina are expected to be converging on Raleigh the weekend of April 20-21 to raise awareness about climate change and to demand the state government take strong action to address its man-made causes in our state. Dozens of local rallies and events will […]
After four arsons in five days, AFD asks for community’s help
From the Asheville Fire Department: The City of Asheville Fire Department has responded to eight structure fires in the past five days. Four of these structure fires were intentionally set. The Fire Department is asking the community for their help in obtaining any information related to these fires. Please contact the Asheville Police Department at […]
Maps reveal how Asheville, county property values have shifted
Maps from the Buncombe County Tax Assessor’s office reveal how property values shifted — sometimes drastically — after the recent property revaluation. Almost every neighborhood within the city of Asheville saw values rise, while the housing market crash hit most areas of the county hard, with some areas even losing half their property value.