Here’s the press release: The Selection Committee of Asheville Living Treasures is pleased to announce that nominations for Living Treasures from the City of Asheville, and ALL of Buncombe County will be accepted starting June 15, 2012 through August 15, 2012, the deadline for submittals. Nominations received by the deadline will be considered for induction […]
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2012 Class Inducted into the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame
Here’s the press release from the Appalachian Trail Museum Society: 2012 Class Inducted into the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame GARDNERS, PA. – Five Appalachian Trail pioneers, including the first two women, have been inducted into the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame. They join the charter class of Appalachian Trail Hall of Famers — Myron […]
Buncombe County credit rating upgraded to “AAA”
Here’s the press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Government has received the highest rating by Standard and Poor’s bond rating agency, assigning a AAA rating to the County, up from the previous AA+ rating. This independent rating agency consists of financial and business experts whose goal is to advise investors on how safe an […]
Rep. Patsy Keever takes stand against Ryan Budget
Here’s the press release from the Patsy Keever campaign: Rep. Patsy Keever takes stand against Ryan Budget Raleigh, NC — Countering Republican Rep. Paul Ryan, who held a roundtable discussion at Big Ed’s restaurant in Raleigh on Tuesday, Patsy Keever took a strong stand against the Republican budget that bears Ryan’s name. At a press […]
McHenry Announces Event with Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Here’s the press release from the Patrick McHenry campaign: Hickory, N.C. – Congressman Patrick McHenry and The East Lincoln Republican Women are hosting a breakfast Wednesday, June 13, 2012 with special guest Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers at Verdict Ridge Country Club in Denver. Rep. McMorris Rodgers is now serving her fourth term representing Eastern Washington’s […]
Commissioners approve garbage rate hike, deny cuts to their own salaries
Here’s a list of some highlights from the June 5 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners.
LIVE: Dispatches from the June 5 Buncombe Commissioners meeting
Tune in here for live missives via Twitter from the June 5 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, which includes a public hearing on next fiscal year’s budget.
Grassroots Arts Program grant application deadline approaching
Here’s the press release from the city of Asheville Cultural Arts Division: Grassroots Arts Program Grant Application Deadline Approaching Application Deadline: 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2012 Asheville, NC – The City of Asheville Cultural Arts Division is currently accepting applications for the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program Grant. All applications will be […]
Campbell adds to growing roster of Patterson backers
Here’s the press release from the Vance Patterson campaign: Campbell Adds To Growing Roster Of Patterson Backers In July 17th Republican Primary Runoff Election MORGANTON, NC– Retired U.S. Army Colonel and Former Henderson County Republican Party Chairman Spence Campbell today announced his endorsement of Vance Patterson in the upcoming Republican primary election on July 17th. […]
Hayden Rogers campaign announces new website
Here’s the press release from the Hayden Rogers campaign: Hayden Rogers for Congress Campaign Announces New Website Brasstown, NC – Today Hayden Rogers, Democratic nominee for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, announced the launch of his new campaign website. The site, www.haydenrogersforcongress.com, will serve as the online headquarters for the campaign and allow voters across […]
Buncombe commissioners preview: Budgeting it in
The June 5 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will feature a public hearing on the $337.7 million budget proposal for the 2012-13 fiscal year, which starts July 1.
VIDEO: Greenways, Please
Here’s the greenways marketing video and some related info via the Buncombe County YouTube page: Greenways, Please video is a collaborative effort of Buncombe County’s greenway advocacy group Connect Buncombe and its municipalities and partners, as well as local businesses and organizations to provide information about the benefits of greenways and the economic development impact […]
Buncombe GOP tables security amendment, moves to kick Yelton off committee
Divisions within the Buncombe County Republican party continued to play out this week, as its executive committee tabled a controversial “security amendment” and moved to strip Don Yelton of his position as precinct chair.
“Security Amendment” under consideration by Buncombe Republican Party
Here’s the full text of a “Security Amendment” under consideration by the Buncombe County Republican Party. The party’s executive committee decided to table the measure May 21 meeting, however, may decide to take it up again at a later date. AMENDMENT TO BUNCOMBE COUNTY GOP PLAN OF ORGANIZATION WHEREAS: Successful political parties apply a well […]
McHenry praises BCGOP chair Mitchell, asks for help against Keever
Here’s the text of a letter recently written by 10th District Republican Rep. Patrick McHenry to Buncombe County Republican Party Chair Henry Mitchell. Mitchell forwarded it along to Xpress for publication: Dear Henry, Now that the primary is behind us, I wanted to take a moment to write a quick note to thank you for […]
Recycling up 87 percent with big blue bins
Here’s the press release from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – City of Asheville residents stepped up their recycling game in a big way following the introduction of “Big Blue,” the 96-gallon carts rolled out in April, with a whopping 87 percent increase in recyclables collected over April 2011. April was the first full month […]
Bob Moog’s birthday honored with Google doodle
Google’s “Moog doodle” – an interactive, synthesizer-based, playable logo – is on the search engine giant’s homepage today, honoring the late Asheville inventor Bob Moog on what would’ve been his 78th birthday.
Keever campaign memos shed light on her primary victory over Bellamy
A look behind the scenes of Rep. Patsy Keever’s successful Democratic primary campaign in the 10th Congressional District sheds new light on how she was able to triumph over her main rival, Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy.
SNTD 2012: Community bike ride highlights multimodal progress
About 75 people participated in the May 21 Mayor’s Leadership Community Bike Ride, which aims to highlight recent multimodal infrastructure improvements and upcoming challenges.
Politics Now: GOP’s not worried about securing 10th District win
Here’s an excerpt of the Asheville Citizen-Times column by Jon Ostendorff: Almost as soon as the ink dried on the primary election results, the Republicans started tossing bombs at Democratic nominee Hayden Rogers in the 11th Congressional District. That’s a sign they are worried about him. And they should be. He’s a conservative Democrat with […]
Changes to Asheville’s transit system launch today; bus fare is free through June 8
For more in-depth coverage of the issues surrounding the changes to the transit system, check out Xpress’ previous cover story here. Xpress also has more on Strive Not to Drive Week here. Here’s the press release from the city of Asheville: Asheville Redefines Transit launch Monday, May 21 Ride fare free for the first three […]