Early voting for the primaries and Amendment One begins today, April 19, at 11 locations around Buncombe County.
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YWCA kicks off Stand Against Racism tomorrow
The YWCA of Asheville will officially kick off its annual Stand Against Racism campaign with a gala tomorrow night. But events throughout the city will last for nearly the next month.
Group of clergy to hold anti-Amendment One event tomorrow
Full announcement from People of Faith for Just Relationships: People of Faith for Just Relationships (PFJR) will hold a press conference on Thursday, April 19th, at 12:00 noon in the sanctuary of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, One Edwin Place, Asheville 28801. Clergy and laity from local faith communities, including Presbyterian, the Jubilee! Community, […]
Alliance of local churches will hold pro-Amendment One event tomorrow
The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Asheville/Buncombe County and the Baptist Ministerial Union of Asheville and Vicinity will hold an event tomorrow declaring their support for Amendment One. Full announcement from the IMA below: Thursday, April 19, 2012 – 11:00 A.M. Location: Pack Square City-County Plaza, Downtown Asheville Official Statement of Support for Upcoming Marriage Amendment […]
Mission Hospitals retains Top 100 ranking
Full announcement from Mission Hospitals: Asheville, N.C., April 17, 2012 – For the fourth-straight year, Thomson Reuters has named Mission Hospital one of the nation’s top 100 hospitals. Thomson Reuters, a leading provider of information and qualitative solutions to the healthcare industry, uses objective research and independent public data to determine its 100 Top Hospitals. […]
UNCA’s Mark Sidelnick named Art Educator of the Year
Full announcement from UNCA: Mark Sidelnick, associate professor of Education and coordinator of Arts Education Licensure at UNC Asheville, has been named Art Educator of the Year by the North Carolina Art Education Association (NCAEA). Sidelnick was honored for his teaching, mentoring and significant contributions to art education statewide. He is co-author of the North […]
Crime Victim Rights Week kicks off April 22
Full announcement from WNC Crime Victims Coalition: To kick off Crime Victims’ Rights week, April 22-28, The Western North Carolina Crime Victims’ Coalition will hold its annual event of Sunday April 22nd from 3pm-4pm to honor, support and empower victims of crime and their families. United States Attorney Anne Tompkins will be speaking. Victims or […]
NC Center for Voter Education releases Buncombe guide
The North Carolina Center for Voter Education has released a Buncombe County voter guide, including basic summaries and statements from many of the candidates running for local and state office.
Battle lines being drawn: Amendment One has passions flying
On May 8, North Carolina voters will decide whether to add a gay-marriage ban to Article XIV of the state constitution.
CIty of Asheville will give New Belgium $3.5 million in incentives, infrastructure improvements
As part of the deal to bring a new, East Coast brewery here, the city of Asheville will give New Belgium $3.5 million in tax reimbursements over seven years, provided it goes through with its plans to invest $175 million in building the new facility. The city will also make infrastructure improvements to the area costing more than $500,000.
Stabbing at Mike’s Side Pocket, “no current danger to the public”
A stabbing at Mike’s Side Pocket has left part of Haywood Road closed down as police investigate. The Asheville Police Department claims it’s too early to release details, but that “there’s no current danger to the public.” While an observer on the scene says at least one person is dead, and a source says that another died in the emergency room, these are not yet confirmed. (Photo by Bill Rhodes)
Asheville-Buncombe League of Women Voters opposes Amendment One
Full announcement from the Asheville-Buncombe League of Women Voters: The Asheville-Buncombe County League of Women Voters has joined the Coalition to Protect ALL North Carolina Families, opposing Amendment One to the N.C. Constitution. The local organization will work actively against the amendment’s passage between now and the May 8 primary election. “The League’s opposition is […]
Tomorrow’s “Hands off Buncombe’s water” press conference cancelled
Full announcement from Hands Off Buncombe’s Water campaign: The “Hands Off Buncombe’s Water” press conference, which was scheduled for 3 pm April 5 at City/County Plaza, has been cancelled in light of the news that the Governor will also be holding a press conference around that same time in West Asheville. Therefore, our press conference […]
Women under 40 PAC endorses Bellamy
Full announcement from Terry Bellamy’s congressional campaign: ASHEVILLE, NC – Terry Bellamy, Asheville Mayor and Congressional candidate (NC-10), has been endorsed by the “Women Under 40” PAC (or “WUFPAC”). WUFPAC is a non-partisan organization dedicated to electing women who are forty years of age or younger seeking state or federal office. Bellamy is running for […]
Putting a price tag on Sunday bus service, staff raises, and more
As the city of Asheville begins deciding what it will and won’t spend money on in the coming year, staff has presented a menu of budget options, putting a price tag on everything from Sunday bus service ($190,000 a year) to a raise for city staff ($460,000).
APD releases more photos of bank robbery suspect, vehicle
The Asheville Police Department has released photos of a man suspected in a bank robbery last month: Asheville – Asheville Police have obtained additional photos of unknown suspected bank robber, suspected female accomplice and side view of their vehicle. It is believed the vehicle is a 1991 Acura Integra, white in color, sunroof and rear […]
New game: Five Democrats seek District 1 commissioner seats
This year's Buncombe County Board of Commissioners race is a whole new ballgame.
Dreaming in digital
Asheville has been up in arms over digital billboards in recent months, with some residents calling for an outright ban. And after months of hubbub, the matter finally made its way to City Council on March 27. There are eight digital billboards within the city limits, all of them erected since 2008. And while Asheville […]
Asheville featured in Obama energy ad
Apparently the intersection of Walnut Street and Broadway screams “better mileage,” as President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign just featured it in a campaign ad defending his energy record.
City government offices, bus services closed Friday, April 6
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – Asheville city government offices will be closed Friday, Apr. 6, in observance of the holiday weekend. All Asheville Transit routes and facilities will be closed. Friday is one of eight days throughout the calendar year that Asheville Transit does not operate. For a complete list of […]
Text of April 10 resolution opposing Amendment One
Council member Gordon Smith has posted the text of a proposed resolution declaring the city of Asheville’s opposition to Amendment One on the Scrutiny Hooligans blog: WHEREAS the core values of the City of Asheville include commitments to “value and respect a diverse community, workforce, and ideas,” and to “value the safety and welfare of […]