From the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy: We recently purchased 260 acres visible from the Appalachian Trail and from the overlook at the Rhododendron Gardens on Roan Mountain. Located in the middle of the Yellow Mountain State Natural Area, the parcel adjoins the 225-acre Spear Top Mountain property that we acquired in December 2011. Together, these […]
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Local musician Andrew Fletcher weighs in on Lexington controversy
Local musician and blogger Andrew Fletcher has written a piece on the controversy over Xpress’ Dec. 5 cover story and the ensuing protest from some Lexington Avenue business owners: First and foremost, a newspaper has to be honest to its readers, otherwise readers will feel cheated and look else where, which ultimately hurts the newspaper’s […]
City memo: if Cane Creek merger happens, City/MSD will end up subsidizing Henderson development
In a memo to city of Asheville officials, staff analyze a study of the Cane Creek water and sewer system, asserting that if the system merges with the city’s and the Metropolitan Sewerage District, Buncombe residents will end up “subsidizing the cost of system expansion and real estate development in northern Henderson County.” The full […]
Mayor Bellamy, Chairman Gantt review safety plans, call for moment of silence after Newtown tragedy
Full announcement from Buncombe County and the city of Asheville On behalf of the elected officials, first responders, school administrators and staff who gathered on Thursday morning, December 20, to review our own community’s safety plan, we urge all our citizens to join the nation in participating in a moment of silence at 9:30 a.m. […]
City offices closed Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – Asheville city government offices will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 26 and Jan. 1. Garbage and recycling service will be suspended, Tuesday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday. · Tuesday trash and recycling (“B” week) customers will receive collection on Wednesday, Dec. 26. · Wednesday trash […]
Demonstration will call for city to turn ice plant into housing for the homeless
In a demonstration and cookout on Saturday, Dec. 22, in the River Arts District, locals will call for the city of Asheville to do something positive with an abandoned property known as the Ice House. (Photo by zen Sutherland)
Riverlink touts 2012 accomplishments in holiday greeting
Full announcement from RiverLink: Santa takes to the waters of the French Broad to visit good little boys and girls across the watershed. Will he land near your house? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at RiverLink — our staff, our board and our wonderful volunteers. Thanks for making 2012 a […]
Partners complete new shelter on the Appalachian Trail
Full announcement from the U.S. Forest Service: FRANKLIN, N.C., Dec. 18, 2012 – Hikers of the Appalachian Trail (AT) have a new shelter where they can rest their bones. The U.S. Forest Service today announced the completion of the Long Branch Shelter, located in the Standing Indian Basin in the Nantahala National Forest. “Thanks to […]
Emergency road closure: Orchard Street from Charlotte Street to Central Avenue
From the city of Asheville: EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE The City of Asheville has scheduled the following road closure for water valve and hydrant replacements, general system maintenance, or connection of a new water line by a contractor into the city’s water system. December 19, 2012 On Orchard Street from Charlotte Street to Central Avenue Road […]
Penland school announces retirement of longtime program director
From Penland School of Crafts: Dear Penland instructors and former resident artists, I am writing to share with you the news of an important transition taking place at Penland. Dana Moore, who has been Penland’s director of programs for 19 remarkable years, will be leaving this position on January 15. We salute her for unwavering […]
Water you talking about? Council calls proposed merger dangerous precedent
AdvantageWest secures clean energy grant for WNC
From AdvantageWest: A $130,000 grant from The Biofuels Center of North Carolina to a group of public and private partners led by AdvantageWest is providing “seed money” aimed at developing the clean energy industry in Western North Carolina. The Field to Fryer to Fuel (F3) project will pilot a new business model for the production […]
Law enforcement raids Octopus Garden locations ***UPDATED***
Joint raids by Homeland Security, the Asheville Police Department and the Buncombe, Transylvania, Henderson County sheriff’s offices targeted six Octopus Garden locations earlier today, carrying out a search warrant related to “bath salts” amphetamines and synthetic marijuana. (Photo by Max Cooper)
Let’s speculate about the 2013 city elections
While national media are already going about the ritual of speculating about the 2016 Presidential elections, it’s not too early for Ashevilleans to start discussing who might run in the 2013 city elections — with the mayorship and three Asheville City Council seats up — and what they’ll fight about.
APD, US Marshals arrest Chesapeake, Va. murder suspect
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: On August 15, 2012 Detectives in Chesapeake VA, investigated a suspicious death of a 16 month old girl. It was later determined that the girl’s father, Floyd William Logan VI was responsible for her death and indictments were issued for his arrest for murder and child abuse. On […]
Gov. Perdue issues statement on Newtown shooting, orders flags lowered
Full announcement from the office of the governor: RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue has joined President Obama by ordering U.S. and North Carolina flags lowered on state facilities in tribute to victims of the tragic mass shooting in Connecticut. The flags will be lowered through sunset on Tuesday, Dec. 18. Citizens are urged to follow […]
More information on South Charlotte Street car crash, death, charges
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: On December 12, 2012 at approximately 4:40 PM, the Asheville Police Department responded to a traffic crash with injuries at City of Asheville Public Works located at 171 S. Charlotte Street. Preliminary investigation indicates that a 2007 Ford Fusion operated by 37 year old David Nathan Jones of […]
Mayor Bellamy traveling to Washington, D.C. to represent Asheville at conference, inauguration
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: Mayor Bellamy will be traveling to Washington, DC, from Janaury 17-19 to attend and participate in the US Conference of Mayor’s 81st Annual meeting at the Capitol Hilton Hotel, 1001 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC. While still in DC, from Jan 20-22, she will also be representing Asheville […]
Citizen-Times: Girl reportedly assaulted at Henderson deputy’s home
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: HENDERSONVILLE — The State Bureau of Investigation and the Sheriff’s Office are investigating reports that a high school girl was sexually assaulted at a Henderson County deputy’s home by football players. The assault happened last weekend and involved members of the East Henderson High School football team, according to reports the […]
Carolina Public Press: Inflation gobbling up WNC professors’ raises
From Carolina Public Press: The good news for professors at the three public universities in Western North Carolina is that they got raises this year. The bad news is that the raises aren’t much and that they’re less than the rate of inflation. In June, the N.C. General Assembly gave all state employees, including faculty […]
NC transit study: need to ensure low-income riders have access
In a study with potential implications for Asheville’s own transit system, the NC Justice Center emphasizes that systems need to focus on helping low-income riders.