Bikers, walkers and bus riders gathered on Thursday, May 20, at The LAB for Asheville’s first-ever “Multimodal Fashion Show.”
Photo by Jonathan Welch
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Good deal
"If it weren't for drug court, I'd probably be dead," says Rebecca Robinson, reflecting on an eight-year addiction to painkillers that eventually landed her in Buncombe County's Adult Treatment Court. On the way to drug-court graduation : Rebecca Robinson says the program saved her life. Photo by Jonathan Welch An Asheville native, Robinson says she […]
Beat around town: Rounding up the local news
Of vandals and anarchy The May 1 vandalism spree in downtown Asheville continues to spur coverage and conversation. In its wake, local self-described anarchists recently submitted commentaries to the Xpress and Asheville Citizen-Times rebuking what they see as misinformed media coverage of the crimes. In both group-written commentaries, the authors take particular issue with John […]
Feeling the Moog spirit
Michelle Moog-Koussa knows her dad would've dug the spirit behind Moogus Operandi. Bob Moog, the legend. For one thing, it features an analog modular synthesizer so massive, it's known as the "Wall of Doom." And virtuoso keyboardist Erik Norlander won't be playing the monster alone. An orchestra of diverse local musicians (including Woody Wood, Ellie […]
Scenes from the Strive Not to Drive Leadership Ride
On May 17, a host of local elected officials and community leaders gathered downtown to take part in the Mayor’s Leadership Ride, a bicycle tour of the city designed to highlight recent infrastructure improvements and upcoming challenges. Video by Jake Frankel.
Buncombe County Commissioners preview: The budget debate begins
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners gets set to debate the proposed $327 million budget for the fiscal year 2010-2011.
DanceVille: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings bring the dance party on stage
On Wednesday, May 12, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings brought their seriously dance-inducing soul party to a sold out Orange Peel. This video offers a snapshot of the brave ladies in the crowd who Jones recruited on stage to show off their best moves. Also, check out the photo gallery by Rich Orris.
Weekly news roundup
A look at what’s been making headlines this week.
Scenes from the “We are Not Bashful” march
On May 12, hundreds of demonstrators marched through Montford and downtown in support of LGBT rights. The group then gathered for a rally at the Vance Monument. Video by Jake Frankel.
Buncombe Commissioners: Small world
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners May 4 meeting DOT to pave local roads County buys south Asheville radio tower Commissioners retool naming policy The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners began its May 4 meeting by welcoming an unlikely delegation into its chambers: a group of dignitaries from Osogbo, Nigeria. The West African business and medical […]
Wheels on fire
To hear local activists tell it, Asheville is on the brink of a multimodal transportation revolution. So say the folks promoting Strive Not to Drive, which aims to boost awareness of local transportation issues and alternatives to the single-occupant car. The weeklong event runs Saturday, May 15, through Friday, May 21.
Arts Council to close downtown gallery, sell building
After a six-year run, the Asheville Area Arts Council recently announced plans to sell the building it owns at 11 Biltmore Ave. which has showcased emerging artists. Closing down: The Asheville Area Arts Council is closing its gallery and selling its building on 11 Biltmore Avenue. Photo by Jonathan Welch Board Chair Tom Hayes blamed […]
Longtime Air Force One flight steward to speak in Mills River
Howie Franklin was an Air Force One flight steward for 18 years, serving under Presidents Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush and Clinton. That makes him the only person ever to work for five consecutive U.S. presidents. Flying White House: Air Force One lands at the Asheville Airport on April 23. Photo by Jonathan Welch Franklin now […]
Buncombe Commissioners: The roads less traveled ***UPDATE***
At its May 4 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners:
* Welcomed a Sister City delegation from Osogbo, Nigeria.
* Passed a resolution proclaiming May “Older Americans’ Month.”
* Passed a resolution authorizing the N.C. DOT’s secondary roads construction program.
* Approved the purchase of land and a radio tower at 194 Busbee Mountain Road.
Buncombe stacks up in 2010 Census ***UPDATE***
The final tallies are in: 74 percent of Buncombe residents mailed in their census forms compared to 72 percent nationally. The Buncombe participation rate was 5-percent higher than it was when the last census was taken in 2000, while the national rate stayed the same.
Best and highest use
A pair of controversial rezoning requests dominated the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners' April 20 meeting. The WNC Mountain Land Corp. and Fairview resident Michael Donnelly, each of whom owns a parcel along U.S. 74A, wanted their respective properties rezoned from R-LD (low-density residential district) to NS (neighborhood service district). The properties are adjacent, and […]
Pedestrian predicaments
East Asheville residents came out in force April 19 for what organizers dubbed a "sidewalk summit," making the case for pedestrian improvements in their neighborhoods. Over the course of the 90-minute meeting at Charles C. Bell Elementary School, several of the roughly 100 attendees voiced a wide range of questions and concerns to officials from […]
Obamas visit Asheville
Air Force One touched down at the Asheville Airport shortly after 1 p.m. on April 23, bringing President Obama and First Lady Michelle to town for a weekend vacation. Before checking in at the Grove Park Inn, where they would spend the next two nights, the first couple went to 12 Bones Smokehouse for a […]
League of Women Voters host candidates’ forum ***VIDEO***
Five Republicans and one Democrat — each vying to represent North Carolina’s 11th District in Congress — explained why voters should send them to Washington in November. Their comments, viewable in this video, were part of a candidates forum held April 21 by the Asheville-Buncombe League of Women Voters.
Walking in her shoes
On April 24, Our VOICE hosted “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,” an event in which hundreds of men put on high-heeled shoes and walked through downtown Asheville with the goal of raising awareness about sexual assault. Photos by Michael Muller.
Anti-war protesters aim to get Obama’s attention
As President Obama and First Lady Michelle rode into Asheville on Friday, April 23, several anti-war protesters lined the Charlotte Street bridge over I-240 hoping to get their attention. Photos by Jerry Nelson.