Buncombe County Commissioners preview: Buy it and they will come? UPDATED Tues. 3:10 PM

Posted on June 28, 2011June 28, 2011 by Jake Frankel

At its June 28 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will consider buying the former Volvo plant on Hendersonville Road for $7 million in hopes of luring another large employer to the property. Meanwhile, the hints keep coming that the purchase could be part of a broader multifaceted jobs announcement: Board Chair David Gantt says “it’ll be one of the biggest hits we’ve had in years.” And News 13 Anchor Russ Bowen reports via Twitter that “sources say Linamar automotive parts company to take over Volvo plant.”

County, city and state officials point to possible big jobs announcement

Posted on June 22, 2011June 22, 2011 by Jake Frankel

Signs from county, city and state officials are pointing towards a possible big jobs announcement soon. However, many questions remain, including the details of Buncombe County’s plan to purchase the former Volvo plant at 2169 Hendersonville Road.

Balancing act?

Posted on June 21, 2011June 21, 2011 by Jake Frankel

Depending on whom you ask, a recent change to Buncombe County's election law is either a blatantly partisan Republican dictate from Raleigh or a much-needed adjustment to restore balance and fairness to local government after an unduly long period of Democratic rule. Ratified by the state Legislature May 19 after House and Senate votes that […]

Actions taken at the June 21 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners

Posted on June 21, 2011June 21, 2011 by Jake Frankel

Here’s a list of actions taken at the June 21 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners.

Buncombe County Commissioners preview: Filling the cracks in the wall?

Posted on June 20, 2011June 20, 2011 by Jake Frankel

At its June 21 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting new rules designed to improve the safety and appearance of large retaining walls.

Getting and spending

Posted on June 14, 2011June 14, 2011 by Jake Frankel

Buncombe County Board of Commissioners June 7, 2011 meeting School funding bumped up County to get new communications system The Buncombe County commissioners garnered a mix of scorn and praise at their June 7 meeting, as they invited the public to weigh in on the proposed $303 million total budget for the fiscal year that […]

Actions taken at the June 7 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners

Posted on June 8, 2011June 8, 2011 by Jake Frankel

Here’s a list of actions taken at the June 7 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners.

Buncombe County Commissioners preview: Budget battle (round 2)

Posted on June 6, 2011June 6, 2011 by Jake Frankel

The Tuesday, June 7, meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will feature public hearings on its 2011–2012 budget proposal and several related issues.

The art of the wheel

Posted on May 31, 2011May 31, 2011 by Jake Frankel

Amid tough budgets, significant safety issues and rising fuel costs, Asheville Transit is rolling into summer with a major tuneup. The system is poised to announce new routes, schedules and other changes designed to improve performance, convenience and safety. In tandem, the city will launch a marketing campaign aimed at touting the transition and luring new riders, starting with a name change from ATS to ART (Asheville Redefines Transit).

The Beat: A week of striving

Posted on May 24, 2011June 20, 2014 by Jake Frankel

A group of local elected officials and community leaders gathered May 18 for the Mayor’s Leadership Ride, an annual bicycle tour designed to highlight recent transportation-infrastructure improvements and upcoming projects in Asheville. For the second consecutive year, Vice Mayor Brownie Newman rode for Mayor Terry Bellamy. City Council members Cecil Bothwell and Gordon Smith and […]

Event celebrates local centenarians

Posted on May 24, 2011May 24, 2011 by Jake Frankel

Three Western North Carolina residents who are 100 years-old or older were honored May 24 at a Century Club Celebration at Park Ridge Health in Hendersonville. Photos courtesy of Jamie Turnipseed

Future of WNC Community Media Center board in doubt after several members resign

Posted on May 24, 2011May 24, 2011 by Jake Frankel

Several members of the WNC Community Media Center Board of Directors have resigned, raising more questions about its solvency.

Leadership bicycle ride highlights multimodal progress

Posted on May 18, 2011May 18, 2011 by Jake Frankel

A group of local elected officials and community leaders gathered May 18 for the Mayor’s Leadership Ride, an annual bicycle tour of the city designed to highlight recent infrastructure improvements and upcoming projects.

Buncombe commissioner elections bill passes Senate, will become law

Posted on May 18, 2011May 18, 2011 by Jake Frankel

The North Carolina Senate passed a bill May 18 to expand the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners from five to seven members and mandate district representation in place of the current at-large elections.

The Beat: Change, change, change

Posted on May 17, 2011June 20, 2014 by Jake Frankel

More than 100 people took to the streets of Montford and downtown Asheville May 12 to march for LGBTQ rights. Organizers with equal rights group Just Us For All said they hoped the "We're Not Bashful" rally would reinvigorate the LGBTQ movement in Asheville. Hundreds marched last May for a similar rally in response to […]

Scenes from spring LEAF 2011

Posted on May 17, 2011May 17, 2011 by Jake Frankel

Occasional showers didn’t dampen spirits at the Lake Eden Arts Festival, which took place May 12-15 at Camp Rockmont in Block Mountain. This short video highlights sets from the Josh Phillips Folk Festival, Boom Chix, Angelique Kidjo and more.

WNC Community Media Center shuts down studio operations

Posted on May 16, 2011May 16, 2011 by Jake Frankel

The WNC Community Media Center has shut down studio operations while it continues to look for funding and production alternatives that would keep public-access television station URTV on the air. The nonprofit organization closed its facility at 31 College Place in downtown Asheville on Saturday night, May 14.

We’re Not Bashful: A rally for LGBTQ rights

Posted on May 13, 2011May 13, 2011 by Jake Frankel

More than 100 people took to the streets of Montford and downtown Asheville May 12 to march for LGBTQ rights. Organizers with equal-rights group Just Us For All said they hoped the “We’re Not Bashful” rally would serve as a catalyst to expand the LGBTQ movement in Asheville.

Joshua P. Warren: Walt Disney never lived in Asheville

Posted on May 13, 2011May 13, 2011 by Jake Frankel

It’s perhaps one of Asheville’s most pervasive urban legends that a young Walt Disney once worked in town as a draftsman. But it never happened, says local historian Joshua P. Warren, who unveiled the new “Walt Disney Mystery” exhibit May 12 at his Tourism Center and Free Museum.

Strive Not to Drive kicks off with presentation on transit

Posted on May 12, 2011May 12, 2011 by Jake Frankel

The annual Strive Not to Drive campaign kicked off May 11 with a presentation on upcoming changes to the Asheville Transit System, including new routes and schedules designed to make riding the bus more convenient.

Photos by Jerry Nelson

Facing the ax

Posted on May 10, 2011May 10, 2011 by Jake Frankel

Pending major budget cuts could limit the ability of the N.C. Cooperative Extension — and its Buncombe County office — to provide important services. The agency, an affiliate of N.C. State and N.C. A&T universities, learned last month that legislators were considering slashing its approximately $42 million in state funding by as much as 30 […]

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