Childcare advocate and businesswoman Glenda Weinert announced Feb. 27 that she will run for chair of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners.
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Buncombe ends look at employee pay, benefits
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Buncombe County officials have quietly abandoned plans for a broad study of employee pay first proposed after county commissioners took heat for having afforded themselves the state’s most generous compensation package. Commissioners have taken no formal vote to rescind plans to perform the study at a cost […]
AC-T columnist John Boyle: Franklin Graham plays the Obama as secret Muslim card
Here’s an excerpt from the piece by Asheville Citizen-Times columnist John Boyle: I’m not sure Franklin Graham is a Christian. I mean, he says he’s a Christian, and he goes to church and runs a Christian charity and all, but really, is that enough proof? I’m being facetious here, but Graham’s recent appearance on an […]
New voting districts dramatically impact WNC
At a Feb. 22 forum hosted by the Asheville-Buncombe County League of Women Voters, Dr. George Peery sought to contextualize new Western North Carolina political districts that have “spawned shocked incredulity, smug sentiments of justifiable payback, outrage, support, and baffled indifference,” he said.
U.S. Postal Service will reportedly close its Asheville mail processing facility
The U.S. Postal Service will close its Asheville mail processing facility and move its operations to a site in Greenville, S.C., reports WLOS ABC 13.
Moffitt violates ethics rules with campaign announcements
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Two state lawmakers have violated ethics rules that prohibit the use of General Assembly email for campaign purposes. … Ethical Principal and Guideline 7, drafted in 2007, says lawmakers may not conduct campaign activities in state offices or with state equipment. … Republican Rep. Tim Moffitt, who […]
League of Women Voters hosting Feb. 22 forum on redistricting
League of Women Voters to hold forum on Redistricting: Voting Rights & Voting Wrongs The Asheville-Buncombe County League of Women Voters will hold a public forum on North Carolina’s decennial redistricting on Wednesday, February 22, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center at 236 Charlotte Street. Like all League-sponsored forums, this event will be […]
Buncombe GOP urges people to attend Feb. 23 water forum
Here’s the message from the Buncombe County Republican Party via the group’s email newsletter: Friends, Below is information on the public forum regarding important issues in the Buncombe County area. Republicans are continually lacking representation at these public forums and we encourage you to come out learn about the issues lending your voice to the […]
Buncombe Commissioners vote ‘no’ on mobile homes; Byrd challenges Gantt for board chair
At their Feb. 21 meeting, Buncombe County commissioners denied a rezoning request that would’ve allowed more mobile homes in Reynolds and approved $50,000 for a job training program. Dr. Milton Byrd also announced that he’s going to try to unseat incumbent Board Chair David Gantt by running against him in the May 8 Democratic primary.
LIVE: Commissioners consider rezoning request, more
Among other items on the Feb. 21 meeting agenda, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will consider a rezoning request to allow more development of a 4.45-acre parcel along Bee Ridge Road in Reynolds. This post features live dispatches from the meeting via Twitter.
Camping World to open new dealership and retail store in Asheville
Here’s an excerpt of info from the “Asheville, NC” blog: They are planning on opening a store in Asheville NC that will be named “Camping World of Asheville”. It will be located at 2918 North Rugby Road which is currently Todd’s RV and Marine. This is going to be a big impact, not only will […]
Asheville protesters don’t want Postal Service, post offices cut
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: ASHEVILLE — A mixture of protesters, postal workers and politicians — both living and dead — gathered Monday afternoon at Pack Square Park with a clear message: Save post offices and postal jobs. … The Postal Service is forecast to lose a record $14.1 billion this year. […]
New Belgium Brewing is seeking film submissions for “Clips of Faith” tour
Here’s the press release: Bring Your Film to the Inflatable Big Screen! New Belgium Brewing is Seeking Film Submissions for “Clips of Faith” Tour You make the film. We make the beer. Ft. Collins, CO – February 21, 2012 – New Belgium Brewing, maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale, is calling all filmmakers, beer-lovers and […]
District Attorney Jeff Hunt officially files to run for congress
Here’s the press release from the Jeff Hunt campaign: District Attorney Jeff Hunt Officially Files for Congress Hunt considered “frontrunner” in crowded field BREVARD, NC (February 21, 2012) – Today, District Attorney Jeff Hunt, a candidate for the 11th District Republican nomination, made his run for Congress official by filing paperwork with the North Carolina […]
Free tax preparation available for families earning less than $50,000
Here’s the press release: Free Tax Preparation for Families Earning Less than $50,000 (Western North Carolina) – OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling’s Free Tax Preparation Program offers free tax preparation to households earning less than $50,000. Already in 2012, the program has helped over 252 working families in WNC complete their taxes for free, resulting […]
VIDEO: David Gantt on the Asheville Water System
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Chair David Gantt wasn’t able to attend the Feb. 21 Mountain Voices Alliance water forum. But he made this video in which he shares his thoughts on the current debate over what to do with the Asheville water system.
Buncombe commissioners preview: More mobile homes coming to Reynolds?
Topping the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners’ Feb. 21 agenda is a rezoning request to allow more development of a 4.45-acre parcel along Bee Ridge Road in Reynolds.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force will meet Feb. 23
Here’s the info via a message from Asheville transportation manager Barb Mee sent to the group’s mailing list: To: Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force Mailing List Members This is to remind you about this Thursday’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force meeting, which begins at 5:30 p.m. We will be in room A109 on the first […]
Patsy Keever: Last week’s NCGA session was a waste of taxpayer money
Here’s the text of Buncombe Statehouse Rep. Patsy Keever’s latest email newsletter, sent out Feb. 17: A Page from Patsy Fellow taxpayers, we just spent another $50,000 yesterday for an unnecessary, wasteful legislative session which lasted less than 20 minutes. Granted, we had been told that it would be a skeleton session with no votes. […]
Murphy officially files to run for U.S. House seat (NC–10)
Here’s the press release from the Timothy Murphy campaign: Murphy officially files for U.S. House seat Rutherfordton resident Timothy Murphy has officially filed for the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District. Rutherfordton, North Carolina – [February 17, 2012] – Timothy Murphy, of Rutherfordton, has officially declared his candidacy for United […]
Marie M. Hall will file to run for Buncombe Register of Deeds, hold Feb. 21 kickoff
Here’s the press release from Buncombe County Register of Deeds Democratic candidate Marie Hall: Marie M. Hall, long-time Executive Assistant and Administrative Officer in the Buncombe County Register of Deeds office for Otto DeBruhl, announced today that she will be filing for the seat held by Otto DeBruhl who retired in 2011. She will file […]