From U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: WHO: Biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will stock 7,000 lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) into the French Broad River. Media are invited to attend for interviews and photo opportunities. WHEN: Approximately 3 p.m., Oct. 21, 2015 WHAT: As part of an […]
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Candidates answer questions directly from voters at Downtown Association forum
The Asheville Downtown Association tried something different at the Wednesday, Oct. 14 Asheville City Council candidate forum. Rather than bringing the candidates up on stage, the forum blended candidates into the audience to interact with and answer questions directly from the voters.
Brian Haynes
Brian Haynes Website: brianhaynesforavl.com Employment: Showroom assistant manager at Habitat for Humanity Party affiliation: Registered unaffiliated, votes in Democratic primaries NEW! Notable endorsements: All Souls Pizza, The Amp Shop, Appalachian Realty, Asheville Face Painting, Beauty Parade, Blue Dream Curry House, Bon Vivant, The Burger Bar, The Cork & Keg, The Double Crown, Echo Mountain Recording, Empire […]
Input wanted on River Arts District form-based code draft document
The City of Asheville has embarked on a form-based code process for the River Arts District. A form-based code provides a way of regulating growth and development to promote a specific form, such as a mixed-use walkable community. Building heights, setbacks, in-fill development that’s in character with the community are components of form-based code planning. […]
Youth Outright WNC offers two full scholarships to national LGBT conference in Chicago
Asheville, NC …. October 11, 2015 … Youth Outright WNC, Inc., is offering two full scholarships for the 2016 Creating Change Conference, which will be held in Chicago, Illinois January 20 – 24, 2016. Creating Change is the premier annual organizing and skills-building event for the lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender, and queer community and their […]
Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff opens on Riverside Drive
From The Sketchbook: Hey, everybody! I apologize for my brief absence, but ca-raaaaazy things have been happening in the Cheap Joe’s world: namely, we opened a brand new store in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina! I was part of the team who worked diligently to get everything up and running ASAP for the townsfolk, who have […]
CARING for Children receives grant from Publix Super Markets Charities for new playground
From CARING for Children Development Director: ASHEVILLE, NC (October 9, 2015) – CARING for Children recently received a $1,500 grant from Publix Super Markets Charities to support the construction of a new playground at its 50 Reddick Road office in East Asheville. The location is home to CARING’s Foster Care and ACE Outpatient Counseling Programs. […]
Dine Out for Democracy kicks off event for new nonprofit in Asheville
From Just Us United: Across the state this week and next, concerned citizens will be gathering at one of 8 events across NC to support the newly formed organization, Just Us United. The organization was formed in early September by concerned citizens and committed organizers. These individuals were inspired by the Moral Monday movement to […]
Madison County Colors of Adventure Fall Festival held at French Broad Rafting and Ziplines, Oct. 17
From Madison Fall Festival: October 8, 2015 – Marshall, NC — The first ever Madison County Colors of Adventure Fall Festival will be held at French Broad Rafting and Ziplines (9800 U.S. 25, Marshall, NC 28753) on Saturday, October 17th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The family-friendly festivities will include: Local music: The Sweet Treats (12-2 p.m.) and country music […]
N.C. driver license renewal now available online
From Governor Pat McCrory: Garner, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory announced today that online driver license renewal will now be available statewide by the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The improvement is part of the governor’s “Driving Change” initiative which is focused on improving customer service at the DMV through technology and increased efficiencies. “Renewing […]
Historic Biltmore Village announces winner of brochure cover design contest
From Historic Biltmore Village: Historic Biltmore Village has a new look to its brand new brochure. Local River Art’s District artist Nancy Hilliard Joyce’s entry was chosen to grace the front of the brochure from a recent design contest. Nancy’s entry was chosen by the advisory board of the village merchant’s. This […]
Buncombe County services change locations
From Buncombe County: October 12, the County Veterans Assistance Offices will move to 199 College Street. (Parking will be in the County Parking Garage located at 164 College Street in Downtown Asheville.) Their phone number will remain the same, 250-5726. October 19 the Cooperative Extension Office will open at 49 Mt Carmel Road, Suite 20, Asheville […]
City of Asheville wins national award for its SimpliCity search tool
Press release from The City of Asheville: The City of Asheville won the Technology Award for its SimpliCity search engine during the Code for America Summit Oct. 2 in Oakland, Calif. In the judge’s comments it was noted that “SimpliCity is a stellar example of how even the smallest in-house teams can deliver great digital […]
Mayfield, Haynes, Hunt, Young, Simerly and Lee pull ahead in primary
With 100 percent of precincts reporting in, the unofficial results of the night put MountainTrue co-director Julie Mayfield at the front of the game, with a near 2 percent lead on Habitat for Humanity floor manager Brian Haynes, who pulled in the second highest number of votes.
Commissioners approve teacher housing, A-B Tech renovation cost
At the Tuesday, Oct. 6 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting, the Board went into a mid-meeting closed session prior to discussing a resolution to allow the county to solicit bids for a $6.8 million Bent Creek property, which the county purchased from Henderson County this April.
Buncombe Commissioners to discuss resolution to solicit bids for Bent Creek property
At the Tuesday, Oct. 6 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will discuss a resolution of intent to solicit bids for the $6.8 million Bent Creek property purchased from Henderson County this April.
Governor declares state of emergency in anticipation of storm
According to the National Weather Service, “Heavy rain will overspread the Western Carolinas and Northeast Georgia on Friday and continue off and on through the weekend as an upper low remains nearly stationary over the Southeast states and Hurricane Joaquin moves North near the Carolina Coast.”
UNC Asheville and Our VOICE host panel to discuss rape culture
On Wednesday evening, members of the greater Asheville community came together in UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium to discuss a sensitive subject: rape culture and how it affects our community.
City of Asheville Voter Guide 2015
Fifteen candidates are vying for three open seats on Asheville City Council. After the Oct. 6 primaries, those 15 will be reduced down to six. Just a friendly reminder: Those who show up and vote during the primary will eliminate nine candidates for the general election. Don’t let your favorite representatives slip through the cracks!
Candlelight vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness held Oct. 1
From Buncombe County: Join Buncombe County in honoring the victims and survivors of abuse by attending the Domestic Violence Awareness Vigil and ceremonial lighting of the courthouse on: When: Thursday, October 1st from 7-9 p.m. Where: Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville This year’s event will feature: Performance by Womansong Various Speakers Survivor Testimony Candlelight […]
Duke to pay roughly $20 million for groundwater contamination
Duke Energy has agreed to pay an estimated $20 million settlement for groundwater contamination at all 14 of its North Carolina coal-fired plants, reads a release from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.