Full announcement from the Buncombe County Republican Party: Asheville: In May, our primaries will be held, and in these primaries Buncombe County voters will have the opportunity to forever preserve the definition of marriage in our State. As the only Southern State left that has not done so, we are finally getting the opportunity to […]
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Amendment One resolution will be on April 10 Asheville City Council agenda
A resolution opposing the proposed state constitutional amendment banning legal recognition for same-sex couples will be on the April 10 Asheville City Council agenda. That’s the word from Council member Gordon Smith, who tweeted the following this afternoon: Amendment One resolution will be considered at the April 10 mtg of Asheville City Council.
Holladay found guilty of resisting arrest, not guilty of public disturbance
Last June, local musician Juan Holladay was arrested by police in an incident that sparked allegations of excessive force. Today, Holladay had his day in court, and was found guilty of resisting/obstructing an arrest, but not guilty of creating a public disturbance.
APD investigating West Asheville bank robbery
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – On Tuesday, 03-20-12, at approx. 2:13 pm, the Asheville Police Department responded to the First Citizens Bank located at 1375 Patton Ave., in West Asheville; in reference to a report of an Armed Robbery. Upon arrival, officers met with Bank personnel who advised that a white […]
Fair trade?
Amid the recent furor over the future of Asheville’s water system, one important aspect has mostly escaped notice: In July, Henderson County is due to transfer a 137-acre Bent Creek property to the city. And while lawyers for both sides acknowledge the deadline, they’re keeping mum about its connection, if any, to the broader dispute […]
Second cut: Council again considers joining billboard lawsuit
Asheville City Council March 13, 2012 meeting River District design review strengthened • Too much watershed logging allowed? For the second consecutive meeting, Asheville City Council members wrestled with whether to join a lawsuit challenging new state rules that allow dramatically increased clear-cutting in front of billboards. “It's an impenetrable statute: It's difficult to read […]
Asheville biologist Mark Cantrell named a national “recovery champion”
Announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Mark Cantrell U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Asheville, North Carolina Mark Cantrell’s leadership, research, and collaboration with partners during dam relicensing processes, severe droughts, and projects to secure minimum flows in streams has benefited endangered and threatened aquatic species such as the Appalachian elktoe, spotfin chub, and […]
Inside out: The rise and fall of Occupy Asheville’s encampments — with slideshow
Despite Occupy Asheville’s undeniable impact on the local protest scene, perhaps the movement’s biggest difficulties concerned just that: its attempts at an actual occupation.
(Photo by Bill Rhodes)
HUD awards are least $769,723 in counseling grants; $54,197 to Asheville organizations
From Housing and Urban Development: GREENSBORO – As part of its continuing effort to help families find decent housing and to prevent future foreclosures, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced at least $769,723 in housing counseling grants to twenty six organizations in North Carolina. As a result of this funding, […]
Home invasion suspect sentenced to 7-9 years
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – In the early morning hours of May 13, 2011 a home invasion robbery was reported by the residents of 386 Kenilworth Road. Three suspects armed with guns woke the victims up and moved them at gunpoint around their own house and subsequently bound them. The suspects […]
Asheville city attorney asks for more time to decide on clear-cutting lawsuit
In a letter to an attorney representing Scenic NC in their lawsuit against the state for new rules allowing more clear-cutting around billboards, City Attorney Bob Oast says he’s concerned about the rules, but asks for more time to decide if the city should join the case.
City Attorney responds to billboard clear-cutting lawsuit
In this letter, City Attorney Bob Oast responds to a request that the city of Asheville join a lawsuit against new rules allowing increased clear-cutting around billboards
APD arrests man in vehicular domestic violence incident
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – On Sunday, 03-18-12, at approx. 9:50 pm; Officers from the Asheville Police Department responded to the area of Smokey Park Hwy near I40 in reference to a domestic violence call. According to the female caller, her husband, later identified as 57 year old Roger Roland Black […]
Citizen asks public to keep eye out for stolen scooter
Mike McWilliams, via Twitter, has asked Ashevilleans to keep an eye out for a stolen scooter: If anyone spots a blue, Yamaha Vino scooter, license NC 4Y4372, please tweet at me or call APD at 252-1110. It is stolen.
Yancey County News wins major journalism award
CINCINNATI – The Scripps Howard Foundation today announced the winners of its annual Scripps Howard Awards, honoring the best work in the communications industry and journalism education in 2011. Awards include: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE FIRST AMENDMENT Jonathan Austin and Susan Austin of the Yancey County News, Burnsville, N.C., receive $10,000 and the Edward Willis […]
President Obama announces opposition to Amendment One
The Raleigh News and Observer is reporting that President Barack Obama, through a spokesperson, has announced his opposition to Amendment One: “While the president does not weigh in on every single ballot measure in every state, the record is clear that the President has long opposed divisive and discriminatory efforts to deny rights and benefits […]
Is Asheville’s government transparent?
Readers, we’d like to know your experience with local government transparency, especially with regards to open records.
Asheville leadership academy student named finalist for Gates scholarship
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville announced today that a City of Asheville Youth Leadership Academy (CAYLA) student has been named a finalist for the Gates Millennium Scholarship. Brianna Rock, a senior at Asheville High School, will find out in April if she is one of 1,000 students […]
ABCCM gets help from local restaurants
Full announcement from ABCCM: ASHEVILLE – The Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry would like to thank Lenny’s Subs at 645 Biltmore Avenue and Asheville Brewing Company at 77 Coxe Avenue for their generous donation of meals to one of our newest programs called Our Circle. Our Circle partners community mentors with young parents aged 16-24, […]
Keever promises to protect Medicare
Full announcement from Patsy Keever for Congress: Asheville–Today Rep. Patsy Keever vowed to protect Medicare at roundtables with citizens of North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District. Participants in Gastonia and Shelby were generally supportive of Medicare and expressed their concerns about changes that Republicans have proposed to the program to help balance the budget. In a […]
City looking to fill vacancy on sustainable advisory committee
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Do you want to be […]