The local group Just Us For All is holding a fundraiser tomorrow, and the third annual We Are Not Bashful march on Friday, to protest harassment and bullying.
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Amendment One
The controversial Amendment One, which will declare in the state constitution that “marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized" in North Carolina, won statewide by a wide margin, despite losing in Asheville and some other urban centers. Sixty-one percent of state voters approved […]
A week later, effect of Amendment One still unclear
A week after the passage of Amendment One, declaring “that marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized” in North Carolina, its impacts on everything from domestic partner benefits to protections for unmarried couples remain unclear, with both local and state legal experts scrambling to make sense of the new rule.
Images from Friday’s WE DO protest
Friday, same-sex couples went into the Buncombe County Register of Deeds office to request marriage licenses — knowing they would be denied — as part of the WE DO campaign. Eight people were arrested in the ensuing sit-in. The protests originated in Asheville last year and have since spread to other cities throughout the Southeast, garnering national and international media attention. Images of WE DO’s return to its home city. Photos by Max Cooper.
APD Chief stays mum on evidence room details, looking for new manager
Speaking with media this morning, Asheville Police Department Chief William Anderson wouldn’t answer questions about the extent of missing, guns, drugs, and money from the APD evidence room, or when the public will see the unrevealed audit. The APD is looking for a new, civilian evidence room manager, something Anderson believes will hasten “the healing process.” Photo by Max Cooper.
Three election night surprises
Some analysis of the biggest surprises from Tuesday’s primary elections and what they mean for Asheville.
APD seeks help finding missing woman
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – On Tuesday, 05-09-12, at approx. 6:30 pm; Officers with the Asheville Police Department responded to the station and met with the parents of Jasmin Nicole Melton of Burnsville. The parents advised that they wanted to report her missing after not hearing from her since 05-08-12 at […]
APD arrests suspect in West Asheville break-in
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – After an extensive investigation by Asheville Police Detectives; Officers have arrested Tasha Leigh Ashe, of Big Cove Rd. in Candler for the crimes associated with the Breaking and Entering that occurred on April 28, 2012 on Pennsylvania Ave., in West Asheville. The West Asheville neighborhood of […]
Amendment One loses locally, but wins state ***UPDATED***
The controversial Amendment One, declaring “that marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized” in North Carolina, won statewide last night, despite losing in Asheville and other urban centers throughout the state.
Anti-Amendment One coalition urges supporters to continue fight
Full statement from the Coalition to Protect All NC Families: Tonight’s results were disappointing, not just for gay and lesbian North Carolinians, but for the hundreds of thousands of non-traditional families who may face the harmful impact of Amendment One. Our campaign may have fallen short this evening, but your work over the past several […]
Daily Dish features Black Mountain letter on Amendment One
Andrew Sullivan’s popular political blog, the Daily Dish, has featured a letter from a Black Mountain resident on Amendment One: Reporting from Black Mountain, NC. It didn’t hit home until last night when my wife came back after seeing a vote Amendment One sign stuck on the corner of the street where our two friends […]
APD, Buncombe Sheriff apply for Justice Assistance grant
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville is applying for funding through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) 2012 Local Solicitation program. This US Department of Justice funding is provided to enhance partnerships between federal, state and local governments to create safer communities through preventing or reducing […]
Xpress’ election guide
There’s a slew of candidates (and a very controversial constitutional amendment) on the ballot. Here’s Xpress’ guide to today’s elections, including candidate questionnaires and an analysis of Amendment One.
Leaders of the pack: Leadership Asheville celebrates 30 years of community-focused instruction
In 1982, under the auspices of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and UNCA, a group of people looking to become more engaged in the community joined forces to found Leadership Asheville. The series of classes and projects helped them learn and network, and helped set the stage for the city’s evolution.
Bill Reynolds, Republican, candidate for Buncombe County District 2
Bill Reynolds Party: Republican Slogan: “Less Government Control” Profession: Owner of mail service Residence: Black Mountain Funding: $600-$700 raised. Pledged to raise no more than $1,000 for his campaign. Endorsements: None reported 1. Do you favor A) creating a regional water authority, B) giving the existing system to the Metropolitan Sewerage District or C) leaving […]
Ellen Frost, Democrat, candidate for District 2, Buncombe County
Ellen Frost Party: Democrat Slogan: None. Profession: Owner and manager, Bed and Biscuit pet spa Residence: Black Mountain Funding: $5,000 total, as of April 23; three top donors ($500 each) are Don Collins, Joe Eckert, Tom Sobol. Endorsements: Sierra Club 1. Do you favor A) creating a regional water authority, B) giving the existing system […]
APD, Sheriff release joint statement on capture of suspected bank robber
Joint announcement from the Asheville Police Department and Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Buncombe County Sheriff Van Duncan and Asheville Police Chief William Anderson held a press conference on 4/12/2012 at 4:30 pm. The conference announced the identification of Clyde Nixon as the person responsible for several area bank robberies in the early part of this […]
Around 100 march for May Day
Around 100 people showed up for a May Day rally this afternoon in Pack Square. Protesters focused better rights for workers, free education and opposed deportation of undocumented immigrants, among other issues. Police presence was light and the event remained peaceful. Photos by Max Cooper.
Skateboarding is a crime (for now)
Since 1965, skateboarding (and rollerskating) in downtown Asheville has been illegal. But that long ban might soon come to an end. At its April 24 meeting, City Council voted 5-1 to direct staff to draft rules for legal skateboarding on downtown roadways. (Mayor Terry Bellamy, who's running for Congress, was absent for a third-straight meeting.) […]
Greenpeace: Activists plead guilty to trespass for Progress Energy protest
Full announcement from Greenpeace: 16 Greenpeace activists have pleaded guilty to trespass and were fined today in Buncombe County Court. The activists took part in a protest at the Asheville Progress Energy coal plant in February this year. “These activists were compelled to take action because of the great harm coal does to the community’s […]
May Day labor rally and march today at 4 p.m.
Full announcement from May 1 rally below: A festive rally and march will be held at Pack Square Park from 4pm-6pm on Tuesday, May 1st in solidarity with the international celebration of May Day, or International Worker’s Day. Organizers of the event, a coalition of labor groups and activists, are calling for a general strike […]