Kevin King, a 24–year–old staff writer for the Tribune Papers of WNC, is planning to run for a seat on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners in District 3, which stretches from Arden in the south to Sandymush in the northwest.
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A cold, snowy day in Asheville: Dispatches from the Twitterverse
It’s a frigid, snowy day in Asheville, and the Twitterverse is alive with weather related information, from road conditions to cancellations and more. Photo by Zen Sutherland.
Lexington Avenue Brewery to open new taproom/restaurant, expand production
The massive 35,000-square-foot building adjacent to the Lexington Avenue Brewery in downtown Asheville is getting a major overhaul, with a new taproom, restaurant, beer production facility, condos and stores likely to open by the end of the year, reports LAB co-owner Mike Healy.
Terry Van Duyn announces run for Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
Democrat Terry Van Duyn announced Feb. 10 that she’s running for a seat on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners in District 3, which stretches from Arden in the south to Sandymush in the northwest.
Big changes coming to Lexington and Rankin avenues
Big changes are coming to North Lexington and Rankin avenues in downtown Asheville, which may eventually include new restaurants, office spaces, condos, galleries, a courtyard and a terrace, reports property owner John Lantzius.
Much of Cliffs Communities being sold, investors hope to restart sales
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: A Texas couple is buying much of the assets of financially troubled Cliffs Communities, developer of the luxury housing developments The Cliffs at Walnut Cove and The Cliffs at High Carolina in Buncombe County. Buyer Steve Carlile and his wife, Penny, said this morning they will put […]
Patsy Keever for Congress campaign is seeking interns
Patsy Keever for Congress is now enrolling interns for our 2012 campaign. This is a unique opportunity to work on an exciting, high-paced campaign to help elect Rep. Patsy Keever to Congress in North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District. These internships are ideal for intelligent, reliable and highly-motivated college students or recent graduates who are interested […]
Rick Glazier announces run for state superintendent
Dear Friend: Today, I announce my intention to seek the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction. As your next State Superintendent of Public Instruction, I start with a simple proposition: the quality of life in our state is directly tied to the quality of education. This is not a time to silently rest on […]
PARC: Tell elected officials not to sell city land near Basilica to developer
Here’s the message from the People Advocating Real Conservancy group via its email newsletter: If the McKibbon Group gets its way, this view of the Basilica of St. Lawrence might soon be your best way to see it. McKibbon wants to buy several City-owned properties in front of the Basilica to build a high-rise hotel, […]
New Asheville police chief made fiery exit from Greenville
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: In one of his last acts as Greenville police chief, Asheville’s new top cop sent a pointed email to that eastern city’s elected officials, saying they were doing too little to help police control downtown violence, including two shooting deaths in 2009 and a fight involving a […]
Bothwell: My campaign scared Shuler out of race; Rogers a DC insider
Here’s the press release from the Cecil Bothwell campaign: Frontrunner Bothwell challenged by Washington insider in NC 11 Eleventh District congressional candidate Cecil Bothwell now faces an electoral challenge from retiring Rep. Heath Shuler’s chief of staff. Bothwell has waged a grassroots campaign against Shuler over the past 10 months which culminated in the withdrawal […]
Ellen Frost announces run for Buncombe Board of Commissioners
Democrat Ellen Frost announced Feb. 9 that she plans to run for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners in District 2, which encompasses much of the eastern part of the county.
Mark Meadows wins congressional candidate poll of teenage Republicans
Here’s the press release from the Buncombe County GOP: RESULTS OF NC-11 GOP CONGRESSIONAL POLL RELEASED BY TEENAGE REPUBLICANS Contest shows Mark Meadows and his enthusiastic supporters leading the pack of the eight announced candidates The members of the Asheville-Buncombe Teenage Republicans (ABTAR) are excited to announce the results of the NC-11 web poll that […]
Shuler’s Chief of Staff Hayden Rogers will run for congress
Democrat Hayden Rogers, the longtime chief of staff to Rep. Heath Shuler, announced Feb. 8 that he plans to run for congress, hoping to gain the 11th District seat currently held by his boss.
Jennifer Pharr Davis wins ultra runner award
Jennifer Pharr Davis, Hendersonville native and Asheville business owner, has won the outstanding performance of the year for women by UltraRunning magazine, setting a record time for traversing the Appalachian Trail. She covered the 2180-mile trail, which runs from Mount Katahdin, Maine to Springer Mountain, Georgia in 46 days, 11 hours, 20 minutes, averaging nearly […]
Belgian company visiting A-B Tech Feb. 8
Here’s the press release from A-B Tech: An A-B Tech business incubator tenant, RGEES, LLC, Energy Efficiency Systems, will host a Belgian company interested in their business at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Small Business Incubator at the College’s Enka site. The Belgian company, Watts-On, is looking for U.S. suppliers in the field of […]
Brevard resident named national spokesperson for Habitat for Humanity
Here’s the press release: BREVARD NC RESIDENT MARLA “THE FLYLADY” CILLEY NAMED NATIONAL SPOKESPERSON FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL (Brevard, NC – February 7, 2012) – Marla Cilley of Brevard, North Carolina, known to millions of women who follow her as “The FlyLady,” this week was named spokesperson for Habitat for Humanity International, an organization […]
Shady Grove courtyard garden demolished *UPDATED*
The Shady Grove courtyard was demolished Feb. 6, reportedly in order to make room for a new walkway connecting Lexington and Rankin avenues. (Photo by Max Cooper)
The Beat
After months of denying speculation that he wouldn't seek another term in Congress, Rep. Heath Shuler reversed course Feb. 1, saying he’ll retire from office when his term ends in January. “I have always said family comes first, and I never intended to be a career politician,” the Democrat said in an email statement. “I […]
Buncombe commissioners: Retreat and advance
Jones urges Asheville Middle School renovation Mandatory trash pickup discussed The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners huddled with staff Jan. 31 to discuss past accomplishments and current priorities. Here's a look at some of the considerable ground they covered during their four-hour retreat. Where we’ve been County Manager Wanda Greene began by handing the commissioners […]
Buncombe Commissioners cancel Feb. 7 meeting
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners canceled today’s Feb. 7 meeting.