Full announcement from the Coalition to Protect All NC Families: Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina Libertarian Party today declared its formal opposition to Amendment One. The state’s third-largest party is encouraging its members, as well as all other voters, regardless of party affiliation, to vote against the constitutional amendment on the May 8 primary […]
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APD charges man with assault by strangulation
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – On Tuesday, 03-13-12, at approx. 9:55 pm; Officers with the Asheville Police Department responded to a violent domestic assault on Robindale Ave. in North Asheville. When officers arrived, the female victim was found hiding behind a vehicle from her ex-boyfriend, later determined to be 35 year […]
Council discusses joining clear-cutting lawsuit
For the second Asheville City Council meeting in a row, the issue of the city’s possible involvement in a lawsuit against new rules allowing more clear-cutting around billboards was a major topic. This time, Council went into closed session to discuss its legal options for joining the fray.
LIVE: Coverage of the March 13 Asheville CIty Council meeting
Follow live Twitter coverage of tonight’s Asheville City Council meeting.
Black Mountain native selected as White House intern
According to an announcement from the White House, Marc Petrequin, of Black Mountain, has been selected as an intern for the Spring 2012 session, intended to help future leaders by giving them an opportunity to work in one of several White House departments. Petrequin is currently a student at the Colorado School of Mines.
UNCA’s feminist film festival returns March 21-26
Announcement from UNCA: UNC Asheville’s annual F-Word (Feminist) Film Festival: A Celebration of Images By and About Women But For All Audiences, returns March 21-26 with screenings on campus of “Miss Representation” and three other films, and discussions featuring university faculty, students and distinguished leaders in the community, including Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy. All F-Word […]
North Carolina Housing Coalition: Asheville is out of reach
Full announcement from the North Carolina Housing Coalition WASHINGTON, D.C. –According to a national report released today, the Housing Wage for North Carolina is $13.63. The Housing Wage is the hourly wage a family must earn – working 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year – to be able to afford the rent and […]
City of Asheville water interruption on Longview Road
From the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville Water Resources Department has reported water interruption on Longview Road from Ridgelawn Road to Lanning Avenue and also to include Bradley and Garden Circle due to a main line repair West District. The anticipated time of repair is 4:00 pm. Surrounding areas may experience no water […]
Ides of March: Occupy Asheville will celebrate “Tyrannicide Day” March 15
Full announcement from Occupy Asheville: Occupy Asheville will hold a festive march and demonstration to celebrate the Ides of March, or Tyrannicide Day. On Thursday, March 15th, we will convene the Vance Monument at 3 pm . Occupy Asheville recognizes the interrelated tyrannies that govern and control our lives. From the workplaces to the statehouses […]
Asheville City Council preview: reporting for duty
Tonight’s Asheville City Council meeting agenda doesn’t promise any particularly contentious public hearings, but a bevy of reports on the state of the city.
Water pressure loss in Fletcher area
Full announcement from Hendersonville Water and Sewer: Hendersonville, NC – Tuesday, March 13, 2012 – The water customers of Hendersonville Water and Sewer, in and around the Fletcher area are currently experiencing a low to no pressure condition due to an unscheduled outage that occurred earlier this morning. This loss of pressure was partially due […]
APD forces entry into apartment, arrests man for assault, kidnapping
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – On Sunday, 03-11-12, at approx. 7:24 am; Officers from the Asheville Police Department responded to LaMancha Drive in East Asheville in reference to a female screaming for help. The caller stated that a male subject was assaulting a female. The caller met with responding officers and […]
Matt Mittan and Agnes Cheek take over 1350 AM
Announcement from Matt Mittan’s Facebook page: Uh-Oh… “We had trouble getting an affiliate in Asheville, so we went and got a station.” Agnes and I received the keys to our new station partnership today… 1350AM WZGM and News Talk 50, Inc (our company) signed an operation deal today to manage and operate the 10,000 Watt […]
Educated, high rent, low pay: an economic snapshot of Buncombe
The NC Justice Center has released economic “snapshots” of North Carolina’s 100 counties. The data for Buncombe Count reveals an area with an educated populace and low unemployment, but struggling with affordability and low wages.
Pete Kaliner posts top 200 Asheville city employee salaries
From 570 AM WWNC: In recognition of Sunshine Week, I am posting the first installment of salary information obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request I made earlier this month. Here are the top 200 salaries for Asheville City employees.
Women disarm knife-wielding man, assist in arrest
Announcement from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – On Saturday, 03-10-12, at approx. 11:12 pm; Officers with the Asheville Police Department responded to a report of an assault at the Orange Peel at 101 Biltmore Avenue. While enroute to the call, Communications relayed information that one of the female victims had been stabbed. The officers […]
Civitas poll: majority support Amendment One
Full announcement from the Civitas Institute, a conservative think-tank: Raleigh, N.C. – A majority, 64 percent, of North Carolina voters say they support a constitutional amendment that establishes marriage between one man and woman as the only recognized domestic legal union in the state. Sixty-four percent of respondents said they support a constitutional amendment that […]
Family of missing Asheville mother sends out video plea
The family of April Michelle Pickens has put up a video plea for help finding the mother of five, missing since December.
Protect NC Families touts Elon poll results
Excerpted announcement from Protect NC Families: We have great news to share with you. An Elon University poll released today shows that a majority of North Carolinians oppose Amendment One. The nonpartisan poll revealed that 54.2% of North Carolinians surveyed either oppose or strongly oppose Amendment One, while only 37.8% were in any way supportive. […]
Elon University poll finds majority oppose Amendment One
An Elon University poll released today finds a majority of North Carolinians oppose Amendment One, which would ban legal recognition of same-sex couples: You could make the case — at this point, I would — that the hottest ticket on the May 8 ballot in North Carolina isn’t the GOP presidential primary or the gubernatorial […]
Fate of Bent Creek property may play unspoken role in water system dispute
In the furor over the fate of the city’s water system, one important aspect has escaped notice: in July, Henderson County is due to transfer an 137-acre property near Bent Creek to the city of Asheville. Lawyers for both acknowledge the deadline, but are staying mum about its relation to the current dispute.