Full announcement from the Asheville Fire Department: The Asheville Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at two separate locations, 91 and 165 Craven St. Crews arrived on scene to find the buildings, on the New Belgium site, to be fully involved. The fire was knocked down by 11:00 pm. Crews remained on site […]
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NC Justice Center against “Arizona-style discrimination” in drivers’ licenses
From the NC Justice Center: RALEIGH (April 4, 2013) — North Carolina lawmakers should drive policies that make roads safer for all, without steering us towards Arizona-style discrimination. We understand the desperate need to legally drive that people in our communities have and would support a measure that provides the same type of access to […]
Road construction and maintenance workshop for landowners
From the Land Trust for Little Tennessee Private landowners are invited to register for a one-day workshop on “Low-Volume Private Access Road Construction and Maintenance” to be held June 6th, 2013 at the Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory in Otto NC. The Land Trust for the Little Tennessee (LTLT) is sponsoring the event in partnership with Coweeta […]
North Carolina Press Association urges opposition to electronic notice billl
From the NC Press Association: Senate Bill 186 comes up for a hearing next Tuesday, April 9, at noon at the Statehouse in Raleigh. PLEASE contact your local senators on this committee (http://ncleg.net/gascripts/Committees/Committees.asp?sAction=ViewCommittee&sActionDetails=Senate Standing_72) and ask them to vote AGAINST this bad bill. Please also be ready, if you are able, to travel to Raleigh […]
Emotions high as Asheville City Council raises specter of sharp service cuts
To hear Asheville City Council and city staff tell it, a manageable budget gap is now a potential crisis, thanks to proposed state legislation affecting areas from the water system to business licenses. To close the $5.9 million gap, staff have proposed sharp cuts in everything from public safety to transit to parks and recreation. At a special town hall meeting today, city residents exhorted Council against certain cuts and criticized state legislators (and occasionally the city too).
LIVE: coverage of Asheville’s budget crunch town hall
Follow live Twitter coverage of this afternoon’s town hall meeting on the city of Asheville’s budget crunch, and the radical cuts proposed to close a potential $5 million gap anticipated from state legislation. The meeting begins at 2 p.m.
Crunch time: City holds special budget town hall this afternoon, considering major cuts
A tax revaluation, rising expenses, and a barrage of state legislation are all creating a chaotic budget year for the city of Asheville. This afternoon, Asheville City Council and city staff will discuss the issues and invite the public’s input at a special 2 p.m. town hall meeting in the U.S. Cellular Center banquet hall.
Old disputes at heart of bill that transfers water system to MSD
About seven years ago, the Regional Water Authority of Asheville, Buncombe and Henderson County fell apart. The creation of what had been an historic agreement involving the three governments, ongoing disputes and frustrations led Asheville officials to end the partnership in 2005. Fast-forward to the March 28 filing of House Bill 488, which transfers the Asheville water system to the Metropolitan Sewerage District.
Trash and treasure
Last week, Asheville City Council members approved fee changes that could pump more than $2 million into the city coffers. Today, April 3, Council dives deeper into the city’s budget challenges, hosting a budget worksession and town hall at 2 p.m. in the second-floor banquet room of the U.S. Cellular Center.
Former APD evidence-room manager pleads guilty to embezzling drugs
Former Asheville Police Department evidence-room manager William Lee Smith has pleaded guilty to a federal charge for embezzling $10-$30,000 in drugs from the evidence room, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. According to the indictment, Smith "surreptitiously opened envelopes containing controlled substances after their return from the SBI lab, where they had […]
Events at Chimney Rock April 1-5
From Chimney Rock Park: CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (March 29, 2013)— Get in touch with your wild side by escaping to this family-friendly vacation spot in the Blue Ridge Mountains. You’ll have a chance to explore a variety of outdoor adventures at Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park, from scenic hiking to free family nature […]
April 13 lecture on Stoneman’s Raid
From the WNC Historical Association: Asheville, NC – March 29, 2013 – Chris J. Hartley, author of the book Stoneman’s Raid, 1865, is presenting a lecture on General George Stoneman who launched a cavalry raid deep into the heart of the Confederacy in 1865 on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at 2:00 pm. The lecture will […]
Council member Bothwell will speak at April 1 Dinner w/ Progressives
Full announcement from Cecil Bothwell’s re-election campaign: Asheville, NC— City Councilmember Cecil Bothwell will address the April meeting of Dinner w/Progressives, tomorrow, April 1 at Firestorm Cafe and Books. Bothwell will outline pending legislation in the North Carolina General Assembly that will do serious financial harm to this and other municipalities in the state. “When […]
Sen. Apodaca proposes bill to end public election funds
State Sen. Tom Apodaca has filed a bill to eliminate public funds for political parties and judicial elections as well as the voter-owned elections fund.
NC Justice Center highlights Asheville in unemployment analysis
From the NC Justice Center: RALEIGH (March 22, 2013) — The Division of Employment Security released new January unemployment numbers for each of North Carolina’s metro areas this morning. While the rise in unemployment across all 14 metros from December to January is somewhat concerning, seasonal fluctuations in hiring make the year-over-year comparisons from January […]
University Business magazine: A-B Tech a “model of efficiency
From A-B Tech: A-B Tech Community College is one of seven colleges and universities nationwide being honored by University Business magazine in its spring 2013 “Models of Efficiency” national recognition program. The Models of Efficiency program recognizes innovative approaches for streamlining higher education operations through technology and/or business process improvements. “Slow, manual processes similar to […]
Suspects arrested in March 20 robbery at UNCA
From UNC Asheville: An investigation by UNC Asheville Police has resulted in the arrest of two suspects in an armed robbery that was reported in a campus parking lot the night of March 20. The victim of the robbery, a UNC Asheville student, was not injured. UNC Asheville Police today obtained felony warrants for the […]
McGrady, Moffitt, Ramsey file bill to move control of Asheville’s water system to MSD
State representatives Chuck McGrady, Tim Moffitt, and Nathan Ramsey have filed a bill to take control of Asheville’s water system and transfer it to the Metropolitan Sewerage District.
Former APD evidence room manager pleads guilty to embezzling drugs
Former Asheville Police Department evidence room manager William Lee Smith has pleaded guilty to a federal charge for embezzling $10-30,000 in drugs from the evidence room, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
APD charges woman with murder of an unborn child
From the Asheville Police Department: Asheville – The Asheville Police Department received information from the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office and the State Medical Board that 44 year old Tina Louise Bailey had represented herself as a midwife and had practiced midwifery without a license. During a home birth, a child was stillborn during a […]
APD will hold prescription drug drop March 29
From the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – Operation Medicine Drop is a partnership of Safe Kids North Carolina, the Riverkeepers of North Carolina, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of North Carolina and local law enforcement agencies working together to encourage the public to safely dispose of unused and unwanted medication. By providing safe and secure ways for […]