From Just Us for All: How We Identify Trailer: The Asheville, NC, activist group, Just Us for All, has organized an event to focus the community on gender identity and sexual orientation pertaining to anyone that is a part of or an ally to the queer community. Just Us For All maintains similar goals in […]
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YMCA launches annual healthier communities campaign
Full announcement from the YMCA: Western North Carolina – Every day, the YMCA of Western North Carolina serves as a gathering place for the community. Kids pour in the Y’s 19 afterschool sites to learn, play and grow in a safe environment. Seniors connect with one another through exercise classes and group activities. Families learn […]
‘Leave Asheville alone!’: Jezebel pokes fun at proposed toplessness ban
From Jezebel, taking aim at the proposed female toplessness ban: Heads-up, women who enjoy being topless in North Carolina, your (boobs’) time (in the warm southern sun) may soon come to an end. A GOP-backed bill is headed to NC’s House that would amend the current indecent exposure law to expand the definition of “private […]
Everyone’s favorite ‘wintry mix’ returns tonight
More winter weather is headed our way, according to the National Weather service. A “wintry mix” of freezing rain, sleet, and light snow could make things tricky later tonight and during the Tuesday morning rush hour.
Give blood during the ‘Battle of the Badges’ Feb. 20
Full announcement from Buncombe County: Join local law enforcement, firefighters and EMS as they battle it out by donating blood! The American Red Cross Battle of the Badges is back, where local law enforcement will “battle” it out with local firefighters and EMS to see who can recruit the most people in their community to […]
Buncombe County wins award for erosion control
From Buncombe County: Buncombe County Erosion Control staff, Doug Sharp and Shane Briggs received the Award of Excellence in Erosion and Sediment Control from the North Carolina Sedimentation Control Commission. They received this award for work that met the following criteria: excellent amount of inspections per site; plans approved were reviewed thoroughly; project documentation was […]
After President Obama’s gone: what the national media missed about Asheville
After President Barack Obama’s visit earlier this week, an inevitable outpouring of attention from the national media followed. Here’s the facts — harsher and more fascinating — that they missed. Photo by Max Cooper.
Possible snow showers on the way, along with ‘bitter wind chill’ tonight
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for a swath of the western part of the state, including Asheville, cautioning about snow showers today and “bitter wind chill” later tonight.
APD warns of telephone scam
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville – The Asheville Police Department has become aware of a continuing scam that is causing problems for residents of North Carolina. An out-of-state organization has been making calls to residents offering free or discounted home security systems. Frequently these calls falsely imply that local police agencies are […]
NC DOT holding meeting on minority/women-owned business program
Full announcement from the North Carolina Department of Transportation: The North Carolina Department of Transportation (“DOT”) would like to invite you to a public meeting regarding its Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Programs. This public meeting is part of DOT’s Disparity Study process. The Study seeks input from firms […]
Esquire goes after proposed NC female toplessness ban
Esquire’s politics blog takes aim at the female toplessness ban proposed by Buncombe Rep. Tim Moffitt and requested by Asheville City Council: Another day, another indication of how the Republican party is moving itself away from being The Stupid Party. I thought, briefly, that this might be another unwarranted Big Government assault on the various […]
March 2 presentation on uranium and nuclear weapons
From the New South Network: What? A presentation by Linda Cataldo Modica Northeast Tennessee Activist and Organizer with Erwin Citizens Awareness Network, the Aerojet Action Project of the Appalachian Peace Education Center (APEC) and the Core Team of Sierra Club’s National Nuclear Free Campaign When & Where? March 2 Saturday 7pm to 9pm. Top Floor, […]
Reuters highlights Asheville’s economic development efforts
Feb 13 (Reuters) – When the Volvo manufacturing plant shut its doors in Asheville, North Carolina, in 2010 and moved more than 200 jobs out of state, it was time for Ben Teague to go to work. As the region’s economic development officer, he worked with state and local officials to advertise the town’s skilled […]
EPA invites communities to apply for smart growth assistance
From the Environmental Protection Agency: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today is inviting applications from communities interested in exploring barriers to smart growth and testing innovative strategies that can create healthier, more sustainable places to live, work, and play. EPA’s Smart Growth Implementation Assistance (SGIA) program provides technical assistance to help communities […]
APD charges two with perjury, conspiracy, filing false police reports
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville – On 02/11/2013, Investigators from the Asheville Police Department went to 21 Henrietta St to follow up on the reports filed by 46 year old Teresa Knapp and 39 year old Michael Timmons. The incident reports detail rape, harassment, and communicating threats against a Polk County man. […]
City Attorney Bob Oast will retire, teach at Ohio State
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – Tuesday night, City Attorney Bob Oast announced to Asheville City Council his plans to retire in July of 2013. Mr. Oast entered public service in 1983 and has worked for the last 25 years exclusively within local governments in North Carolina. He has served as Asheville’s […]
TDA reaches settlement over peeling signs
From the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (February 13, 2013) — A settlement agreement resulting in payment to the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) was reached this week, effectively ending the legal dispute between the tourism group and the vendor that fabricated wayfinding signs that began peeling shortly after installation in 2010. […]
Full transcript of President Obama’s remarks in Asheville
From the White House: THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Hello, North Carolina! (Applause.) It is good to be back. I love coming to Asheville. (Applause.) Love coming to Asheville. Michelle and I always talk about how after this whole presidency thing, we’re looking for a little spot to — (applause) — AUDIENCE MEMBER: Come on […]
Council gets glimpse at budget challenges; moves on signs, drive-thrus
At a Finance Committee meeting today, city staff told Asheville City Council members that despite an increase in property values, the city still faces many of the recurring budget challenges. At its regular meeting, Council approved a controversial drive-thru development and larger signs for Biltmore Park Town Square.
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Asheville City Council preview: Signs and drive-thrus
After the analysis of its financial dilemmas before, Asheville City Council’s formal meeting tonight sees the return of a controversial proposal for drive-thrus on Merrimon Avenue and expanded signs in Biltmore Park.