Here’s the message from commissioner (and District 1 candidate) Holly Jones, via her email newsletter: Terry Van Duyn for County Commissioner in District Three It is exciting to see the quality of candidates on the ballot in the Democratic primary in District 3 (South Asheville and Arden, Biltmore Forest, Enka, parts of Candler, Biltmore Lake, […]
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Commissioner Holly Jones urges people to vote against Amendment One
Here’s the message from commissioner (and District 1 candidate) Holly Jones, via her email newsletter: Meet Gabriela, my 9 year-old daughter. Early on in life, Gabriela demonstrated a clear sense of justice. In these times, it is encouraging to see Gabriela and her friends stand up for fairness and dignity for all. The future feels […]
County commission candidate Christina Kelley G. Merrill touts endorsements
Buncombe County Commission D-2 Candidate Christina Kelley G. Merrill favored for Election by School Board Member Elect Lisa Baldwin and the Influential Group Buncombe Forward. “Buncombe Forward is pleased to announce it has formally endorsed Candidate Christina Kelley G. Merrill – This year will be an important election for Buncombe County voters. The current county […]
Commissioner candidate Keith Young organizes “Get on the bus!” event
Here’s the press release from Democratic commissioner candidate Keith Young, who’s running in District 1, which roughly follows the borders of Asheville: Asheville, N.C.- Candidate Keith Young plans to ride the bus to victory in the May 8 Democratic primary. Young, who is running in the Democratic primary for Buncombe Co. Commissioner in District 1, […]
10th Congressional District: Rep. Patrick McHenry answers questionnaire
10th Congressional District Republican incumbent and candidate Rep. Patrick McHenry answers the Xpress questionnaire.
10th Congressional District: Terry Bellamy answers Xpress questionnaire
10th Congressional District Democtatic candidate Terry Bellamy answers the Xpress questionnaire.
Buncombe Board of Commissioners District 3: Joe Belcher
Republican candidate for the Buncombe Board of Commissioners in District 3 answers a few questions.
Meet 10th Congressional District Republican candidate Don Peterson
10 Congressional District Republican candidate Don Peterson answers a few questions.
Game on: Keever and Bellamy compete in 10th Congressional District Democratic primary
Two popular Asheville politicians are competing in the May 8 Democratic primary to represent the party in the 10th Congressional District, which was redrawn last year to include most of the city.
Progressive congressional leader Raul Grijalva endorses Cecil Bothwell
Here’s the message via the Cecil Bothwell campaign’s email newsletter: Grijalva endorses Bothwell Congressional Leader Endorses Cecil Bothwell for Congress Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Raul Grijalva Formally Announces Endorsement Congressman Raul Grijalva, Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and Congressman from Arizona’s Seventh Congressional district, today announced his endorsement of Cecil Bothwell for […]
GOP leaders endorse candidate Glenda Weinert for Buncombe Commission Chair
Here’s the press release from the Weinert campaign: TOP LEADERS ENDORSE COUNTY CHAIR CANDIDATE GLENDA WEINERT Asheville, NC April 25, 2012: Glenda Weinert, Republican candidate for Chair of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, announced two key endorsements today: Lou Bissette, former Mayor of the City of Asheville, and Nathan Ramsey, former Chairman of the […]
Asheville-Buncombe League of Women Voters nominated for national award
Here’s the message from League of Women Voters Convention Chair Marcia Merrins: We are excited to announce the 2012 Power the Vote Awards finalists and offer a new way to choose the winners that involves YOU! VOTE HERE Please help choose winners by casting a vote for projects that showcase local and state Leagues’ outstanding […]
VIDEO: Pro-Amendment One group launches TV ad
Pro-Amendment One group Vote FOR Marriage NC starting airing its first ad in TV markets across the state. Here’s video of the ad and information via the group’s YouTube page: On Monday, Vote FOR Marriage NC launched its first statewide television advertisement, outlining the facts about the Marriage Protection Amendment. North Carolinians will finally have […]
Xpress Files: Mike Fryar’s complaint to Board of Elections over Buncombe tax referendum
Here’s a copy of Mike Fryar’s letter of complaint to the Board of Elections in regards to the manner in which the Nov. 8, 2011 sales-tax referendum was conducted in Buncombe County. Also, a scanned copy of the check used to pay the costs of holding the referendum as promised by the J.O.B.S. committee that waged the campaign in support of it.
French Broad River Paddle trail grand opening event on June 9
SAVE THE FRENCH BROAD 2012 Grand Opening of French Broad River Paddle Trail ASHEVILLE – During the month of June, the fishing will be good throughout the French Broad River Watershed, as more than 20 bars, restaurants and businesses will sell “fish” to their customers. Paper fish, that is – encouraging customers to “give of […]
Kids Fishing Tournament to be held May 5 at Lake Julian
Here’s the info via the Buncombe County website: Come on out, cast a line, and catch a fish! The Kids Fishing Tournament at Lake Julian Park is Saturday, May 5 and is open to all children Come on down to Lake Julian for the Kids Fishing Tournament.ages 15 and under. The Tournament begins at 8:30 […]
Biltmore Estate to host “Propane AutoGas Vehicle Roadshow”
Here’s the info via the Buncombe County website: A Propane AutoGas Vehicle Roadshow event will be held on May 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Biltmore Estate. This free event will feature presentations on the benefits of propane autogas as a fuel (including significant cost savings), the vehicle and fueling options, and […]
Hayden Rogers campaign highlighted by DCCC
Here’s the press release from the campaign of Hayden Rogers, who’s running in the Democratic primary in the 11th Congressional District: Hayden Rogers Named to DCCC’s Emerging Races Momentum Continues to Grow During Early Vote Period Brasstown, NC – Hayden Rogers’ campaign has been highlighted as one of the most competitive in the country and […]
GOP candidates for commission chair want to control Buncombe County budget
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Both Republican candidates for chairman of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners want to hold the line on taxes and are critics of the county zoning ordinance. But just how Joseph “J.B.” Howard and Glenda Weinert would attack those issues might vary, as well as what they […]
MAIN: If city council doesn’t act we will be forced to shut down a major part of our network
The Mountain Area Information Network is warning costumers and supporters that it will lose “a major part of its Asheville network on May 1” if Asheville City Council doesn’t act at its April 24 meeting. However, the meeting agenda includes no mention of MAIN or related issues. Here’s the messages MAIN sent to its supporters: […]
Janis Ian to deliver main address at 2012 WWC commencement
Here’s the press release from Warren Wilson College: Grammy Award winner Janis Ian will deliver the main address at the 2012 Warren Wilson College Commencement May 12. The commencement ceremony begins at 10 a.m. on the lawn of Sunderland Residence Hall, near the North Entrance to campus. Warren Wilson has 223 degree candidates this spring, […]