• County joins sustainability consortium • FLS Energy, Rosetta’s Kitchen honored • Thompson appointed to Airport Authority board As part of a larger push to shuffle and consolidate county departments, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners agreed to buy a downtown building to house its General Services Department. At their Aug. 17 session, the commissioners […]
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In economic news, regional outlets continued to offer conflicting reports of whether or not things are on the rebound. BlueRidgeNow reported on "Henderson County Home Values Worrying Officials." According to the article, a decline over the past two years could mean less property-tax revenue for Henderson County — unless the tax rate is adjusted. “Property […]
The Beat: Weekly news roundup
A look at what’s been making headlines this week: Merry-go-round economics, Asheville High improvements, new flights to New York, floods and more.
Toubab Krewe shoots music video, announces ‘TK2’ listening party at Craggie Brewing
Toubab Krewe shoots its latest video at Warren Wilson College, and the band hosts a listening party for its new album at Craggie Brewing on Aug. 25.
UPDATED: Actions taken by Buncombe County Commissioners, Tuesday, Aug. 17
Staff reporter Jake Frankel covered the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting live Tuesday, Aug. 17, via Twitter (using the #avlgov hashtag). Here’s a summary of actions commissioners took, as well as Frankel’s live Tweets.
The Buzz: TAPAS program brings a sampling of local artists into the classroom
An innovative partnership between the Asheville City Schools Foundation, LEAF in Schools & Streets and the UNCA Craft Campus aims to expand experiential art education in local classrooms. In July, the partners launched a new program,Teaching Artists Presenting in Asheville Schools (TAPAS), which taught local visual and performing artists how to conduct workshops that fit […]
ASKville: Jerry Rice
Self-proclaimed political gadfly Jerry Rice has been a perennial presence at Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meetings for more than 20 years. A passionate advocate of fiscal conservatism and open government, he’s taken to the lectern to speak out on issues ranging from zoning to cleaning up the former CTS site to mental-health care and […]
Seeking sustainability: Commissioners consider grant and rezoning resolutions
At its Aug. 17 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners plans to take action to secure a Sustainable Communities grant, approve a rezoning request for a parcel of land in Swannanoa, and purchase property at 40 McCormick Place in Asheville.
The Beat: Weekly news roundup
It might not feel like it outside, but summer is about to end — at least for students in the city and county school systems.
Buncombe Commissioners: Taking care of business
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Aug. 3 meeting State grant funds Woodfin sidewalk YMI gears up for Goombay! Veterans committee presents photo collage County seeks transportation grant In their first meeting in more than a month, the Buncombe County commissioners plowed through a laundry list of agenda items that generated little controversy or even discussion. […]
Update from Feralton: Local comedy troupe posts new (funny!) videos
The Feral Chihuahuas recently launched a new website that features several videos of the local sketch comedy troupe’s performances, including new ones that we’ve posted here.
WNC Media Center launches new website, posts public records
In an email sent out to subscribers, the WNC Media Center—home of public-access TV station URTV—announced the launch of a new website that includes its public records.
Getting back on track: Signs that the economy is improving in WNC
There was good economic news for the area last week. Several local media outlets reported that, according to experts who spoke at the recent Asheville Metro Economy Outlook forum, the economy is on the rise after the worst recession since the Great Depression. Getting back in the black: After a painfully long period in the […]
Back from summer break: Commissioners consider Fairview rezoning request, ROAP funds, ethics
In its first meeting in over a month, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners is set to consider a rezoning request for an 8.9 acre parcel of land in Fairview at 104 Charlotte Highway, hold a public hearing on the use of Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) funds, and adopt a new Code of Ethics.
The Beat: Weekly news roundup
A look at what’s been making headlines this week: Indications of an economic uptick.
Craft Guild appeals Nat. Park Service’s proposed change in Folk Art Center operating agreement
The Southern Highland Craft Guild is appealing the National Park Service’s decision to issue a Concession Contract to the group to continue its operation of the Folk Art Center. According to a letter sent to members of the organization by Guild President Lila Bellando, the Park Service’s proposed change “could have a serious negative impact” on the center’s educational programming.
The Beat
Crystal meth seems to be making a comeback in the mountains. Evangelicals tried to convert the reveling masses last Saturday night at Bele Chere. photo by Jonathan Welch Four years ago, new laws regulating the sale of pseudoephedrine in pharmacies slowed illegal production of the drug. But last week, the Smoky Mountain News reported that […]
DanceVille: On stage with DJ Equal at Club 828
DJ Equal and DJ Bowie crushed it last night at Club 828’s unOFFICIAL Bele Chere Dance Party. This video captures some of the crowd’s moves as Equal brought the dance party on to the stage.
The Beat: Weekly news roundup
A look at what’s been making headlines around WNC this week: Crystal meth (and peregrine falcons) are moving to the mountains.
Behind the scenes with the Ultimate Air Dogs at Bele Chere
In this video, Xpress’ Rebecca Sulock takes viewers behind the scenes for exclusive interviews with the Ultimate Air Dogs. The Air Dogs continue to fly all day Sunday, culminating in an epic championship match at 4 p.m. The Air Dog Memorial Swimming Arena is located just behind the BB&T building at the corner of Patton and Lexington Avenues.
Video by Jake Frankel
Overheard at Bele Chere
We asked our readers to share some of the things they’ve overheard others saying as they wonder the streets. In this post, we’ve aggregated some of the more funny and quirky comments that were overheard and then reported to us via Twitter. They show that some of the most entertaining moments at Bele Chere are coming at unexpected times.
