Full announcement below: As part of the YWCA’s third annual Stand Against Racism program in April, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville & Buncombe County will host a public forum on “Race & the Ballot Box” to discuss progress and setbacks in minority access to the ballot box during the past half century—and […]
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YWCA highlights opposition to Amendment One
From the YWCA of Asheville website: The YWCA Board of Directors voted in February to OPPOSE Amendment One to the North Carolina constitution. This ballot measure will appear on the NC primary ballot for May 8. The YWCA has a long, rich history of defending and upholding the civil rights of all residents of Western […]
State office denies request for APD evidence audit, more local media join push for release
The state administrative office of the courts has denied a records request from local media for the audit of the Asheville Police Department evidence room, but a NC Press Association attorney maintains the audit should be public record. Meanwhile, more media have joined a push to release the audit.
Patsy Keever endorsed by progressive caucus chair Rep. Raul Grijalva
Asheville, NC – Congressman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, endorsed Patsy Keever, candidate for the U.S. House in North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District. “The House of Representatives needs more people like Patsy Keever who are willing to fight for working families and Progressive values,” said Rep. Grijalva. “She is a champion […]
Asheville Schools apologetic about mandatory religious assembly
A mandatory April 19 Asheville Middle School assembly that included religious content has school officials apologizing, and promising to be “a little more skeptical” in the future.
NC Pediatric Society announces opposition to Amendment One
Full announcement from the Coalition to Protect All NC Families: Raleigh, N.C. – At a press conference held Wednesday, April 25, at the North Carolina General Assembly, representatives from the North Carolina Pediatric Society joined with colleagues from the North Carolina Psychological Association, the North Carolina Psychiatric Association, National Association of Social Workers, North Carolina […]
City will look at end to skateboarding ban, hears water system concerns
A packed Asheville City Council meeting started a possible end to Asheville’s 1960s-era skateboarding ban, while people voiced their opposition to the state taking the city’s water system and expressed concerns about homelessness.
LIVE: Coverage of the April 24 Asheville City Council meeting
Follow live Twitter dispatches from tonight’s Asheville City Council meeting, covering issues ranging from the budget to skateboarding.
Asheville City Council preview: cornucopia edition
The budget, the water system, neighborhoods, food security, legislative goals, electronic gaming, and skateboards. Yes, all those topics (and more!) are on the agenda for tonight’s Asheville City Council meeting. There’s also two protests beforehand.
Asheville’s local media call for DA to release evidence room audit
Today, an array of local media has united in a call for District Attorney Ron Moore to release the audit of missing guns, drugs and money from the Asheville Police Department evidence room. A joint statement declares that Moore’s actions in ignoring open records requests for months “are not in compliance with either state law or the practices of transparent government.”
Contract: City due a copy of APD evidence room audit
According to the contract for the audit of missing guns, drugs, and money from the Asheville Police Department’s evidence room, the city of Asheville should have received a copy when the audit was completed in January. The city still hasn’t received a copy, and District Attorney Ron Moore has refused to respond to open records requests for the public release of the $175,000 audit. City manager Gary Jackson says he’s satisfied with Moore’s handling of the case, and is not pressing for the release of the audit.
Contract for the audit of the APD evidence room
The contract for the audit of the Asheville Police Department’s evidence room.
Part of Patton Avenue closed April 25
Announcement from the city of Asheville 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. April 25, 2012 Patton Avenue – 3:00 am – 6:00 pm Road will be closed […]
Evergreen Charter School receives national green ribbon honor
Asheville’s own Evergreen Charter School is one of 78 “green ribbon” schools honored by the U.S. Department of Education for reducing environmental impact, promoting health and outdoor education.
Rally in support of homeless campers tomorrow in Pack Square
Announcement from BeLoved House: This past Tuesday, the Asheville Police Department did a sweep of campsites giving people who were homeless a seven day notice of eviction. After seven days, tents and other belongings will be destroyed. Let us be clear that all people have a right to survive. Shelter is a basic necessity and […]
APD continues search for stabbing suspect
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – On Sunday, 4/22/12, at approximately 6:45 am, Officers with the Asheville Police Department responded to a stabbing that was reported in Pisgah View Apartments. Upon arrival, Officers located the victim, Amilda Torres, who had suffered multiple stab wounds to her arms and torso. She was transported […]
Yancey County News wins second major journalism award
From the Yancey County News: The Yancey County News, a year-old weekly newspaper in Burnsville, has been awarded the 2012 Ancil Payne Award for Ethics in Journalism by the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon. Judges said the work of Jonathan and Susan Austin is “classic public interest journalism” performed “at […]
APD investigating vehicle collision that injured pedestrian
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: On 04-20-12 at approx. 2:32 pm; Traffic Safety Unit Officers responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Haywood Street near North French Broad Avenue. The preliminary investigation indicates that the pedestrian was walking eastbound on the sidewalk and for an unknown reason fell into the […]
Board of Elections releases info for unaffiliated voters
Full announcement from Buncombe County Election Services: The Office of Election Services would like to get this information out to the public: · There are three recognized political parties in North Carolina: Democratic, Republican and Libertarian. · Voter registration applicants may choose one of these political parties when completing a voter registration application, or they […]
State water system recommendation “lacks public support,” city leaders declare
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: City officials today attended the fourth meeting of the General Assembly’s Legislative Research Commission’s Committee on Metropolitan Sewerage/Water System. The attached statement was offered on behalf of Vice Mayor Esther Manheimer. “What is important to convey is the city’s commitment to running a high quality water system and […]
Democracy for America endorses Patsy Keever
Announcement from Patsy Keever for Congress: Asheville, NC – Rep. Patsy Keever, candidate for the U.S. House in North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District, has been endorsed by Democracy for America (DFA). “Patsy has a strong record serving the people in North Carolina,” said Jim Dean, Chair of Democracy for America. “Patsy believes the best way […]