In the middle of the packed Council chambers, William Anderson, the Asheville Police Department’s new chief, was officially sworn in. Anderson promised to make responsiveness to the community among his top priorities.
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Hungry city: Asheville area country’s 3rd worst in food hardship
Asheville’s food hardship problem isn’t going anywhere. According to a newly-released study from the Food Research and Action Center, the Asheville metro area is the third hardest-hit in the country, up from seventh last year.
(Photo by Bill Rhodes)
City may support tree-cutting lawsuit; approves Lenoir-Rhyne campus
The city of Asheville, at the Sierra Club’s request, may file an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit against new state rules that allow clear-cutting around billboards. Asheville City Council also approved a rezoning necessary for a Lenoir-Rhyne University satellite campus in the chamber of commerce building. Photo of future campus site by Max Cooper.
LIVE: Coverage of the Feb. 28 Asheville City Council meeting
Follow live Twitter dispatches from the Feb. 28 Asheville City Council meeting, beginning at 5 p.m.
Asheville City Council preview: Signs and colleges
At its meeting tonight, Feb. 28, Asheville City Council will consider changes to signage rules, as well as a rezoning necessary for the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce to sell space to a Lenoir-Rhyne University satellite campus.
Buncombe County offering free tax preparation thru April 17
From Buncombe County: Do you have questions about your taxes? Would you like assistance in completing your income tax forms? AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, in cooperation with the IRS, N.C. Dept. of Revenue, the Council on Aging and Buncombe County Public Libraries is offering free tax preparation for taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special […]
Hayden Rogers formally files for 11th district race
Full announcement from Hayden Rogers campaign: Brasstown, NC – Hayden Rogers, a native of Western North Carolina, officially filed as a candidate for the 11th Congressional District today. “I am honored and humbled today to begin a campaign dedicated to helping the working families of Western North Carolina,” Rogers said. “Our campaign will focus on […]
Plastics manufacturer to add 50 jobs in Rutherford County
Full announcement from the Office of the Governor: RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Alliance Precision Plastics Corp, an injection molding plastics and tooling manufacturer, will locate a facility in Rutherford County. The company plans to create 54 jobs and invest at least $300,000 during the next three years in Spindale. The project […]
APD investigates Tunnel Road bank robbery
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – On Thursday, 02-23-12, at approx. 3:20 pm, the Asheville Police Department responded to the Sun Trust Bank located at 771 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC 28805; in reference to a report of an Armed Robbery. Upon arrival, officers met with Bank personnel who advised that a male […]
APD arrests Asheville High student for having a shotgun on school grounds
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – On Thursday, 02-23-12, at approx. 3:58 pm, Asheville Police and School Resource Officers from Asheville High School responded to the upper parking lot of Asheville High located at 419 McDowell St. in reference to a report of a student brandishing a shotgun. Officers were advised that […]
City will bring forward hotel offer on Haywood St. properties in March
The city of Asheville will examine an offer from McKibbon hotel group for property near the Basilica of St. Lawrence, city staff said at a meeting of City Council’s Planning and Economic Development Committee today, and bring forward more information in March. However, Council members are far from set on the hotel plans: one called the city’s approach “testing the waters.” Photo by Bill Rhodes.
Java for Justice benefit events set for Feb. 22-24
Java for Justice, a joint effort between Pisgah Legal, the Van Winkle law firm, the Asheville Radio Group, and area coffee shops to raise funds for the legal aid nonprofit, begins today and lasts through Feb. 24, with Feb. 22 featuring a day of events.
Time’s up
Asheville City Council Feb. 14, 2012 meeting Resolution opposing corporate personhood approved • Council Council firm on retaining water system After months of wrangling, false starts, temporary arrangements and failed compromises, Asheville City Council took a decisive step Feb. 14 concerning Occupy Asheville’s downtown encampment. Council members have repeatedly grappled with this and related issues […]
Postal workers, protesters rally this afternoon against service cuts
Local U.S. Postal Service workers and protesters — including members of Occupy Asheville and Occupy Hendersonville — will rally today at 1:30 p.m. in Pack Square Park to protest proposed cuts.
Downtown Association accepting applications for Downtown After 5 wristbands
Full announcement from the Asheville Downtown Association: Asheville, NC – For the 24th year, the Asheville Downtown Association will host Downtown After 5. The annual free concert series is held on Lexington Avenue, between Hiawassee Street and Interstate 240, on the third Friday of each month, May-September (May 18, June 15, July 29, August 17 […]
Occupy Asheville camp cleared, three arrested
Enforcing a new city ordinance, the Asheville Police Department cleared tents from the Occupy Asheville campsite — one of the last public Occupy encampments in the country — in front of City Hall late yesterday evening. Three protesters, claiming the rules infringe their rights, were arrested for ordinance violations. Photo by Bill Rhodes.
Occupy Asheville camp evicted, three arrested
Here’s how the deal came down. Twitter coverage of the city of Asheville’s eviction of the Occupy Asheville camp in front of City Hall, one of the last public encampments in the country. The campers had until noon today to leave. The eviction and arrests took place Saturday evening, Feb. 17.
The Chop Shop will reopen Feb. 21
According to a message on its voicemail, the Chop Shop will reopen on Feb. 21 due to cleaning up from water damage.
Council gives Occupy Asheville camp Feb. 17 deadline, supports keeping water system
In a Valentine’s Day meeting, Asheville City Council voted to evict the Occupy Asheville encampment in front of City Hall, one of the last remaining in the country, on Feb. 17. Council also unanimously backed a resolution supporting the city retaining control of the water system in the face of a state study. (Photo by Bill Rhodes)
Occupy Asheville issues statement on Council’s vote to evict
Full statement from Occupy Asheville’s media working group: Asheville NC – It might have been Valentines Day but the City of Asheville still voted to break up with Occupy Asheville by passing a series of proposed ordinances that expand city park boundaries (6-1 vote) to the land used by the 24/7 occupation as well as […]
Asheville City Council preview: the Valentine’s Day edition
Instead of candlelight dinners, the members of Asheville City Council (and any staff and members of the public who happen to be in attendance) at tonight’s meeting will spend a Valentine’s evening in City Hall. A resolution supporting the city’s control of the water system and ordinances ending the Occupy Asheville encampment top the agenda.