At a sometimes tense Feb. 2 meeting, representatives of more than a dozen local publications (including Mountain Xpress) met with city staff concerning possible restrictions on newspaper boxes in downtown Asheville. The meeting, held at City Hall, was called by city staff and members of the Downtown Commission, who claimed they’d received many complaints, both […]
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The Beat
The upcoming budget year, a raise for city employees and sending a lobbyist to Raleigh were key topics in the wide-ranging discussion at Asheville City Council's annual retreat. Held Feb. 3 in UNCA's Sherrill Center, this year’s session gave Council members a chance to hear briefings by staff and ponder goals for 2012. The budget: […]
Asheville murder suspect apprehended in Cincinatti
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: On Wednesday, 02-08-12, at approx. 11:45 pm; Detectives from the Asheville Police Department, in conjunction with the Cincinnati, OH P.D. and the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force; located and arrested the listed suspect in this matter, Devon Armond Gayles, in Cincinnati, OH. The capture of Mr. Gayles required […]
Occupy Asheville drafts demands for vacating City Hall camp
From the Occupy Asheville General Assembly: Dear Asheville City Council and Buncombe County Commission, The City Council is preparing to demand that we, Occupy Asheville, remove our occupation from in front of Asheville’s City Hall. Our terms for the peaceful and cooperative dissolution of the current occupation are as follows: Safe haven for the houseless […]
When law meets sustainability: an interview with Janelle Orsi
Tonight at Asheville Green Drinks, Janelle Orsi, director of the Sustainable Economies Law Center, will discuss ways to make sharing practical in the modern world. Orsi talks with Xpress about using the law to make local, sustainable enterprises a reality.
City staffer received no complaints about newspaper boxes during past year *UPDATED*
According to the results of an open records request from Xpress, Marsha Stickford, the city of Asheville’s neighborhood coordinator, only received one email about the state of newspaper boxes during the past year, and that wasn’t a complaint. At a Feb. 2 meeting with newspaper publishers discussing possible restrictions on the boxes, Stickford claimed that she received numerous complaints, but couldn’t produce them because she deleted the emails.
(photo by Bill Rhodes)
In open letter, Asheville Council member seeks to address concerns about Basilica land offer
Full letter from Asheville City Council member Marc Hunt below: Many citizens have written me recently regarding the future of the City-owned area across from the Basilica of Saint Lawrence. I appreciate and share the concerns being expressed. The Basilica is a historical and architectural treasure we must protect, and the Catholic Church has always […]
No Fanaticon this year
From Fanaticon’s website: Thank you for your interest in FANATICON™! There are currently no plans for a future show. The organizers and planning team wish to thank all the artists, vendors, organizations, volunteers and attendees who made FANATICON and FANATICON2 so successful. And our deepest thanks to the Asheville Art Museum who made it all […]
Occupy Asheville camp among the last in the country
With the recent wave of evictions of Occupy camps around the country, Occupy Asheville’s encampment in front of City Hall is one of the few still standing. Photo by Bill Rhodes.
APD touts use of technology, crime data
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – The Asheville Police Department recently took steps with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office to increase the amount of crime data available online. Other new services include an iPhone app and the ability to anonymously submit tips online and through texting. “Providing reliable, timely information to our […]
APD arrests absconder from Indiana
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – On Sunday, 02-05-12, at approx. 7:44 pm; Officers responded to a Shoplifting call at Kmart on 4 S.Tunnel Rd in East Asheville. According to Loss Prevention Officers, Christopher Scott Crawford, who gave an address in Kingsport, TN; had stolen Xbox accessories, Microsoft points cards and Gummy […]
Why Asheville became home
This city has a future. For all its very real flaws, there’s no place I’d rather call home. Photo by Bill Rhodes
Sunday open thread
Interstate 40 was cleared, Asheville City Council retreated, the downtown Bank of America closed up, the role of religion was fiercely debated at the Buncombe County Board of Education, Shuler bowed out, the city looked at restricting newspaper boxes, Council headed to East Asheville, and a deal over the Occupy Asheville camp remained out of reach. Whew. It was a busy, busy news week in Asheville.
Highlights of the Asheville City Council retreat
The upcoming budget year, a possible raise for city employees and a lobbyist in Raleigh were all topics of wide-ranging discussion at Asheville City Council’s annual retreat earlier today. Photo by Max Cooper
Live: Coverage of Asheville City Council’s retreat
Follow live Twitter coverage of Asheville City Council’s annual retreat, taking place throughout the day at UNCA’s Sherrill Center.
President’s statement on Rep. Shuler’s retirement
Last night, the White House issued this brief statement on Rep. Heath Shuler’s retirement: During his five years in Congress, Heath Shuler worked to expand economic opportunity, strengthen our fiscal future, and promote much-needed civility in Washington. Michelle and I thank Heath for his dedicated service, and we wish him and his family the very […]
City staff broaches possible restrictions on newspaper boxes
At a sometimes tense meeting this afternoon, representatives from local publications — including Xpress — met with city staff, who broached possible restrictions on newspaper boxes in downtown Asheville. Also: A city staffer’s deletion of citizen complaints about the boxes may have violated open-records law.
(Photo by Bill Rhodes)
Expect increased traffic in Asheville area due to debris clearing project
Full announcement from North Carolina Department of Transportation: RALEIGH — The Tennessee Department of Transportation has awarded an emergency contract to remove debris and unstable rock from Interstate 40 West near the North Carolina border. Currently, the westbound lanes of the interstate are closed at Exit 20 in North Carolina due to a rockslide in […]
Pelly talks about Haw Creek plans
Full announcement from Asheville City Council member Chris Pelly: Dear Neighbor, Thanks to all who attended last night’s city council meeting in Haw Creek Elementary School. On month’s when there is a fifth Tuesday, city council takes our meetings on the road and last night was east Asheville’s turn. Linked below is an informed summary […]
Impasse over Occupy Asheville camp continues
Last night, Occupy Asheville’s coordinating council agreed on a letter asserting its camp in front of City Hall is “a representation of the people’s natural rights.” While not explicitly rejecting a proposal by Asheville City Council to voluntarily decamp, the letter didn’t accept it either, leaving an impasse over the fate of the camp heading into Council’s Feb. 14 meeting.
City will hold March 1 community meeting for Lake Craig/Azalea Road project
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – On Thursday, March 1, the City of Asheville will host a community meeting for the Lake Craig Flood Management-Azalea Road project. The meeting will be held from 4-7 p.m. at the RENCI at UNC Asheville office in downtown Asheville in the Grove Arcade at One Page […]