Next Tuesday, Nov. 13, Asheville City Council will vote on making the city’s noise ordinance more restrictive. The new rules add shouting, yelling and parties to the list of activities that can result in a citation.
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Governor-elect Pat McCrory names former Rep. Charles Taylor to transition team
Governor-elect Pat McCrory has named former U.S. Rep. Charles Taylor, who served in congress from 1991-2007 to his transition team as a “key senior advisor.”
APD makes arrest in Greyhound station shooting
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: At approximately 9:15 pm on November 7,2012 APD received a call of a woman shot at the Greyhound Bus Station on Tunnel Rd. Officers Arrived and found the victim shot lying between seats on the Greyhound Bus. Other Officers were able to find the suspect behind Innsbruck Mall […]
Campaign for Southern Equality hails marriage referendum victories
Full announcement from the Campaign for Southern Equality: Last night was historic. For the first time, marriage equality has won at the ballot box. In Maryland and Maine, marriage equality will become law of the land, while discrimination was defeated in Minnesota. We’re still waiting on an official result in Washington, but current returns show […]
Election results ***UPDATED 10:24 a.m.***
Despite President Barack Obama carrying Buncombe County and winning re-election nationwide, Republicans made gains in tonight’s local elections, winning all the competitive congressional and Statehouse races, while control of the Buncombe County commissioners is possibly headed for a recount. Mark Meadows greets supporters at the Hilton on Long Shoals Road. (Photo by Bill Rhodes)
Asheville City Council will gather at Pack’s Tavern, Bellamy to speak on water referendum
Asheville City Council will gather at Pack’s Tavern at 8:30 p.m., and Mayor Terry Bellamy will make a statement on the results of the water referendum.
Asheville City Council: For a few dollars more
On Oct. 30, Asheville City Council members held a community meeting for south Asheville residents. Hosted at the Shiloh Community Center, the event was a chance for residents to ask city staff and council members questions… and seek solutions.
Rep. Moffitt Twitter hacking case now in hands of the APD
The alleged hacking of Rep. Tim Moffitt’s Twitter account is now being investigated by the Asheville Police Department “because of the abilities of our cyber crime unit.” The case was originally reported to the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office.
City rolling out LED lights Nov. 12
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – Beginning Monday, Nov. 12, the city will move into the third and final phase of the streetlight upgrade program in which traditional bulbs will be upgraded to LED fixtures. When complete in June 2013 all roads in city limits except Department of Transportation roads will be […]
Asheville area unemployment drops to 7.1 percent on job gains
Unemployment in the Asheville area dropped to 7.1 percent — among the lowest in the state — in September, as the government, educational, and health sectors gained jobs.
Man pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in Mike’s Side Pocket killing
From WLOS: A Buncombe County man pleads guilty in connection with a deadly stabbing rampage in West Asheville. 53-year-old Stevie Davis pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter. Davis stabbed and killed Steven Wike after police say Wike stabbed Davis’s brother, Phillip, and another person to death. The stabbings happened at Mike’s Tavern in April 2012. Stevie […]
Infrastructure, service concerns front and center at Shiloh community meeting
Concerns about infrastructure and receiving a fair share of city services took center stage at tonight’s Asheville City Council community meeting in Shiloh. Photo by Max Cooper.
LIVE: Twitter coverage of the Oct. 30 Asheville City Council community meeting
Follow live Twitter coverage of tonight’s Asheville City Council community meeting, at the Shiloh Community Center beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Asheville City Council community meeting in Shiloh tonight
Asheville City Council’s community meeting at the Shiloh Community Center is still on for 6:30 p.m. tonight. Council and city staff will review plans for the South Asheville area and take questions from the public.
Asheville area readies for winter storm ***UPDATED 9 a.m.***
This morning, it’s icy rain in Asheville, while some mountain counties are reporting 6 inches of snow — one consequence of Sandy, the massive storm battering the East Coast. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Western North Carolina, including Buncombe County, until 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. Gov. Bev Perdue has declared a state of emergency throughout WNC. (Photo by Bill Rhodes)
Gov. Perdue declares state of emergency for WNC
Full announcement from the office of Gov. Bev Perdue: RALEIGH – In anticipation of a severe winter storm coupled with strong winds from Hurricane Sandy in the North Carolina mountains, Gov. Bev Perdue today declared a State of Emergency for 24 western counties. “People need to continue to take this storm seriously as we face […]
Gloria Steinem urges voters to support, donate to Patsy Keever
In the final days before the election, Patsy Keever has gotten a boost in her congressional campaign from feminist icon Gloria Steinem. Full announcement from Keever for Congress campaign: Dear Supporter, If I lived in North Carolina, I would be voting for Representative Patsy Keever for US Congress in North Carolina’s new 10th District. Here’s […]
Voter guide to District 1 Buncombe County Commissioner candidates
Every election, Xpress queries candidates on key issues. In this post, candidates for the two District 1 seats on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners give their replies: Don Guge, Holly Jones and Brownie Newman. (photo by Max Cooper)
Junior League of Asheville announces leadership team
Full announcement from Junior League of Asheville: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Sept. 12, 2012 – The Junior League of Asheville, entering its 86th year of active engagement of promoting women through voluntarism in the Asheville community, slated its new leadership for the upcoming 2012-2013 League year. These women bring varied backgrounds and industry experience to their […]
Asheville woman turns $500 scratch-off win into $1 million
Announcement from North Carolina education lottery: RALEIGH – A lucky streak for Asheville businesswoman Diane Israel began with a $500 win and ended with a $1 million prize. “I had just won $500 on an Aces High ticket,” Israel said. “I went to the store after I cashed in the ticket and bought a $20 […]
Buncombe early voting kicks off with highest turnout yet
Early voting began yesterday with its highest turnout yet, as 6,512 people showed up to cast their ballots at 18 locations around Buncombe County. (photo by Bill Rhodes)