Here’s the press release from the city of Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department: Memorial Day Pool-a-Palooza Asheville, NC – In honor of military personnel who have served our country, the Asheville Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department will present a Memorial Day Pool-a-Palooza on Mon, May 28, from 12-6 p.m. at the Recreation […]
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David Gantt offers thoughts on primary win, county budget
Here’s the message from Buncombe County Board of Commissioners chair David Gantt: Campaign Thank You & Buncombe County Budget 2012-2013 A Personal Message From David Thank you for the support and encouragement I received in the May 6, 2012 primary. We were able to receive a good majority of votes cast in the Democratic Party […]
A bigger budget: County may dip into reserves, but no tax hike likely
A complete report from the May 15 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners.
Tensions erupting among different factions of Buncombe GOP
In the wake of the recent primary elections, tensions continue to mount among different factions of the Buncombe County Republican Party.
Page from Patsy: Back to Raleigh
Here’s the message from Buncombe County Statehouse Rep. (and 10th District congressional candidate) Patsy Keever via her May 18 email newsletter: A Page from Patsy I must admit that it is good to be back in Raleigh. It is fun to see colleagues I haven’t seen in a long time. It is more satisfying to […]
Buncombe County schools consider offering free breakfast to all students
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Starting next school year, Buncombe County students could begin receiving a free breakfast as part of a federally funded universal breakfast program at county schools. Buncombe school board members are expected to consider the idea at their June 7 board meeting. “I decided to put it on […]
Gabe Aucott: Video profile of a local woodworker
Gabe Aucott is a local woodworker who operates out of a studio in the River Arts District. This video profile of him is embeded here via the Horizonline Pictures Vimeo page:
Buncombe Commissioners consider budget, personnel polices; approve loan for affordable housing
Here’s a list of highlights from the May 15 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners.
LIVE: Dispatches from the May 15 Buncombe Commissioners meeting
Tune in here for live missives via Twitter from the May 15 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, which includes a presentation on next fiscal year’s budget.
The art of beer
There’s more to a successful beer’s recipe than barley and hops. There’s also the art. Logo art, to be precise. And the folks at local breweries put considerable time, energy, thought and humor into designs that help brand their companies and distinguish their products. Not surprisingly, many incorporate the region’s distinguishing natural beauty into their […]
Three candidates make the cut in WNC congressional races
Statehouse Rep. Patsy Keever decisively beat her main rival in the 10th District Democratic primary — Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy — garnering 58 percent of the vote to Bellamy's 27 percent. Rutherfordton resident and political newcomer Timothy Murphy received almost 16 percent of the total. In the district’s Republican primary, four-term incumbent Patrick McHenry earned […]
Not just for cyclists anymore
Amid changes to Asheville's transit system and growing momentum for building more greenways, organizers of this year's Strive Not to Drive are hoping to shine a bright light on local alternatives to driving alone in our cars. The annual campaign includes a week of activities designed to boost awareness of transportation issues and get people […]
Mountain Mobility offers “take one ride, get one free” during SNTD May 21-25
Strive Not To Drive Week (May 21-25) takes place in Buncombe County Strive not to Drive annually. The event is designed to promote active and sustainable transportation in Asheville and Buncombe County. During this week, the community is encouraged to walk, bike, or take a local transit line such as ART or one of the […]
Bothwell thanks supporters, hints at possible future run for congress
Here’s the message from Cecil Bothwell via his email newsletter: My hat is off to you People power. This campaign would not have worked absent the enormous effort of dozens of people, and the considerable help of hundreds. Let’s note that while we lost the election, we did well, and have activated a group of […]
NCGOP will mark May 19th as National Volunteer Day
Here’s the info via the Buncombe County Republican Party email newsletter: Saturday May 19th will be our National Volunteer Day join the Victory program in NC as we hit the streets to help turn our country around by joining the national campaign determined to make Barack Obama a one-term president and elect more Republicans everywhere […]
Buncombe commissioners preview: Balancing the budget
The roughly $337 million Buncombe County budget proposal for the fiscal year that begins July 1 avoids any property-tax increases, relying instead on $8.3 in reserve funds and an improving economy.
Buncombe County Schools Foundation raffles a 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
Here’s the press release from the Buncombe County Schools Foundation: The Buncombe County Schools Foundation is going to raffle off a completely restored, 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible. The raffle began Sunday, April 22nd at the Asheville Tourists baseball game and is ongoing. Tickets are only $30 per ticket and only 1,965 tickets will be sold. […]
State medicaid director, Mission CEO to discuss Affordable Health Care Act at June 3 public forum
Here’s the press release from the Elders United for a Just Society group: STATE MEDICAID DIRECTOR, MISSION HEALTH CEO TO DISCUSS AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE AT PUBLIC FORUM SUNDAY JUNE 3 Dr. Craigan L. Gray, director of the state’s Medicaid program, and Dr. Ronald A. Paulus, head of Mission Health, will speak and answer questions about […]
Not just for cyclists anymore: Strive Not to Drive goes multimodal
Amid changes to Asheville’s transit system and growing momentum for building more greenways, organizers of this year’s Strive Not to Drive are hoping to shine a bright light on local alternatives to driving alone in our cars.
New generation takes the helm at Asheville–Buncombe League of Women Voters
Here’s the press release from the Asheville-Buncombe League of Women Voters: (Pictured here is Karen Oelschlaeger, the new president of the League of Women Voters of Asheville and Buncombe County) The League of Women Voters of Asheville and Buncombe County held its annual meeting and luncheon on Saturday, May 12 at the Renaissance Hotel in […]
NC Outward Bound School brings trail race to WNC
Here’s the press release: NC OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL BRINGS TRAIL RACE TO WNC ASHEVILLE, NC – The North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCOBS) is hosting a new trail running race series in 2012. It will be managed by the River Bound Trail Race Series, which features some of the most scenic and challenging trails in […]