As Mountain Bizworks continues to restructure its services, Buncombe commissioners are considering a plan to give the influential local business nonprofit $50,000 toward a new microloan program.
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Spring brings increased risk of ozone danger
As spring weather returns to Asheville, so does the risk of dangerous levels of ozone pollution. To raise awareness and help notify the public when ozone levels become hazardous, environmental agencies will start issuing daily air quality forecasts Tuesday, April 1, for Asheville and other metropolitan areas across the state.
WNC ski areas still open, hoping for snow
As Asheville prepares for a late March cold snap and the possibility of snow, some WNC ski areas plan to stay open through the end of the week.
Wood hopes to succeed Nesbitt
Here’s the press release from Michelle Pace Wood. She joins Veronika Gunter, Terry Van Duyn and Keith Young in the race to succeed Sen. Martin L. Nesbitt. Buncombe County Democratic leaders will vote on who gets the job April 3. Michelle Pace Wood announces candidacy for the N.C. Senate District 49 seat left open by […]
The birth of Asheville Arts Alive: new web portal aims to connect artists and tourists
A free new Web portal, Asheville Arts Alive, launched March 21, aiming to help local artists connect with tourists and their dollars.
Mapping the future: The I-26 connector plans in maps and charts
As local leaders wrestle with different ideas about which route is best for an Interstate 26 connector through downtown Asheville, the N.C. Department of Transportation has put together a series of maps and charts to help inform the public about the options.
Buncombe commissioners support I-26 connector plan
Despite concerns over its longterm implications, Buncombe County commissioners voted unanimously March 18 to pass a resolution that calls on the N.C. Department of Transportation to construct a new $230 million Interstate 26 connector. (photo by Alicia Funderburk)
Asheville Design Center objects to I-26 plan
The Asheville Design Center announced March 18 that it is opposed to language in a resolution being considered by local governments that recommends that the N.C. Department of Transportation move forward with “Alternative 3C” routing for a new stretch of I-26 through town. Since its founding in 2007, the nonprofit Design Center has been an […]
Carolina Public Press: Femcare likely to close, Planned Parenthood to offer abortion services
Carolina Public Press By Jon Elliston: The Raleigh-based Planned Parenthood Health Systems plans to open a new clinic in Asheville this summer that will provide abortion services, Melissa Reed, the company’s vice president of public affairs, told Carolina Public Press this morning. … Western North Carolina’s only provider of abortion services, Femcare, put its property […]
Neighborhood group opposes I-26 plans
A neighborhood group calling itself the I-26 ConnectUs Project announced March 17 that it is opposed to language in a resolution being considered by local governments that recommends that the N.C. Department of Transportation move forward with “Alternative 3C” routing for the new stretch of interstate. Buncombe County commissioners are considering the plan March 18 […]
Asheville FM: FCC approves FM station
Here’s the announcement from Asheville FM: The FCC announced today that our application for a Low-Power FM station was APPROVED! Friends of Community Radio, Inc., the parent non-profit organization for Asheville Free Media, was granted a Construction Permit to build a station that will broadcast on 103.3 FM at 100 watts from the Hotel Indigo […]
Creative Sector Summit aims to help bridge tourism industry and artists
Tourists spend about $1.5 billion in Buncombe County every year and the fourth annual Creative Sector Summit will explore opportunities for local artists to raise that number and better benefit from it. The series of panel discussions, workshops and other events will unfold Thursday-Sunday, March 20-23, at venues throughout downtown Asheville.
Moffitt and King dispute Turner’s allegations of threats and bribe
Here’s a couple excerpts from local media outlets about an unfolding conflict between Democrat Brian Turner and incumbent Republican Tim Moffitt, who are both vying to represent district 116 in the North Carolina Statehouse. Turner alleges that Moffitt tried to threaten him and offer him a job in exchange for dropping out of the race. […]
‘Come Clean McCrory!’ campaign comes to Lake Julian March 13
Here’s the press release from Progress NC: Five Days Before Federal Grand Jury Hearing – “Come Clean McCrory!” Campaign Finance Experts, Ratepayer Advocates and Conservationists to Call on Duke Energy and Gov. McCrory to Come Clean Buncombe County residents will join campaign finance experts, ratepayers advocates and conservation groups for a press conference Thursday in […]
Buncombe commissioners to consider I-26 connector plan
Buncombe County commissioners will meet March 18 to consider a measure that calls on the NC Department of Transportation to construct a new $230 million I-26 connector.
Survey evaluates local judges; Clontz faces primary challenge
A new survey by the N.C. Bar Association rates the performance of local judges, shedding light on elected officials that are often hard for voters to evaluate. Judge Ed Clontz received the lowest scores of any Buncombe County District Court justice. And he’s the only incumbent facing a fight to keep his seat on the bench.
Major local norovirus outbreak confirmed
Lab results confirmed March 12 that hundreds of Asheville City Schools students and other local residents have been suffering from a norovirus in recent days, according to officials at Buncombe County Health and Human Services. Students at Isaac Dickson Elementary and Asheville High have been particularly hard hit – more than 150 Asheville High students […]
Party fund
Buncombe County commissioners voted along party lines March 4 to approve $90,000 for Moogfest. The music and innovation festival requested the county funding to help produce the event, which will run April 23-27 at venues across Asheville. Moog Music and Moogfest President Mike Adams said the event will be a major economic boon to the […]
Primed for a fight
Several Buncombe County Commissioners are facing challengers in the May 6 primary election. Here’s a basic rundown of the candidates and the races, broken down by district. District 1 Democrats Brownie Newman and Keith Young will fight for a seat in District 1, which encompasses the city of Asheville and leans to the left politically. […]
Moogfest announces schedule details, single day tickets
With only six weeks to go until Moogfest 2014, organizers have announced new performers, daily schedules and single-day ticket sales.
Asheville Music School fundraiser April 10 at Isis
Here’s the press release from the Asheville Music School: Emerging & Professional Musicians Raise Funds for Music Education April 10, Isis Music Hall presents Sound Effects—a showcase of music by Asheville Music School students, teachers, and an all-star cast of Asheville musicians Asheville, NC – April 10, 2014: Isis Restaurant & Music Hall hosts Sound […]