Residents raised a wide variety of issues and concerns with Buncombe County commissioners during a July 9 community meeting in Enka.
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LIVE: Updates from the July 9 Buncombe Commissioners meeting
District 3 Commissioners David King and Joe Belcher will lead a community meeting July 9 at the Enka Branch Library from 6 to 7 p.m. This post features live updates via Twitter.
AC-T: County, A-B Tech agree on buildings
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Buncombe County officials and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College trustees have come to a meeting of the minds on the direction of the school’s building program. Trustees on Monday unanimously endorsed plans to move ahead with a new building to house allied health and workforce development programs, a […]
McCrory releases more details of state incentive package to GE Aviation
Here’s the press release from the office of Gov. Pat McCrory: Raleigh, NC– Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that GE Aviation, a global leader in jet engine and aircraft system production, will be expanding its manufacturing operations at four facilities in North Carolina. The project will create 242 […]
AP: NC redistricting maps upheld by 3-judge panel
Here’s an excerpt of the Associated Press article via WRAL: North Carolina’s legislative and congressional boundaries were upheld Monday by a three-judge panel, a victory for Republicans who drew the maps and a blow to Democrats and allies who challenged them. The Superior Court judges, in a unanimous 171-page decision, rejected the arguments of Democratic […]
‘Zipping for Autism’ event raises $39,000 for Autism Society
Here’s the press release from the Autism Society of North Carolina July 8, 2013 –Asheville, NC – On June 2, Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures and Treetops Adventure Park hosted and sponsored the second annual Wells Fargo Zipping for Autism. The fundraiser generated over $39,000 for the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) through more than […]
Car seat checking station to be held at Walton St. Park July 11
Here’s the press release from the Asheville Police Department: APD, AFD, and Safe Kids WNC holding car seat checking station at Walton St. Park July 11th 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Asheville – The Asheville Police Department’s Housing Unit and Traffic Safety Unit along with the Asheville Fire Department and Safe Kids WNC will be […]
Coalition cites new Superior Court ruling in push for redistricting reform
Here’s the press release from the North Carolina Coalition for Lobbying and Government Reform: Today the Special Superior Court panel ruled that the maps drawn in 2011 did not violate the North Carolina Constitution. The court, in their decision noted that “Redistricting in North Carolina is an inherently political and intensely partisan process that results […]
AC-T: Buncombe planning $10 million firing range
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Buncombe County government is preparing to spend $10 million to build an indoor firing range here for law enforcement officers after abandoning the idea of constructing a cheaper one outdoors. Sheriff Van Duncan said he would be happy with an outdoor range, but county officials have looked […]
Bothwell campaign sponsors buses to Raleigh for Moral Monday protest
Here’s the press release from the campaign of Asheville City Council member Cecil Bothwell: Asheville, NC— The Campaign to Re-Elect Cecil Bothwell to Asheville City Council is sponsoring two buses to Raleigh for today’s Moral Monday protests. The Bothwell campaign offered local citizens discounted round-trip seats for $20 a ticket, and approximately 100 participants will […]
Retail space at Grove Arcade on verge of full occupancy
In what could be a good sign for the local economy, retail space at the Grove Arcade in downtown Asheville is on the verge of being fully occupied for the first time since 2007.
Grandfather Mountain on track to break rainfall record
Here’s the press release from the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: BEGINNING OF JULY CONTINUES RAINY YEAR AT GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC – The Grandfather Mountain weather station near the Mile High Swinging Bridge has recorded 8.61 inches of rain during the first four days of July. As we are not even through the first […]
2014 Fiske guide names Warren Wilson one of nation’s ‘Best Buys’
Here’s the press release from Warren Wilson College: For the eighth time since 2005, the Fiske Guide to Colleges has chosen Warren Wilson College as one of the nation’s 20 “Best Buys” among private colleges and universities. According to the 2014 guide, schools “qualify as Best Buys based on the quality of the academic offerings […]
Asheville City Council member Esther Manheimer files for mayor
Here’s the press release from Esther Manheimer’s campaign: Asheville City Council member Esther Manheimer filed as a candidate for Mayor just after noon today. “Our challenges and opportunities have multiplied, and I see that our need for inclusive, inspired, strategic leadership is perhaps greater than ever,” Manheimer said upon announcing her intent to file. “Because […]
Candidate filing for 2013 local elections starts today
Filing begins today, July 5, to run for Asheville City Council and other local positions this year.
UNC Asheville named a ‘Best Buy’ by Fiske Guide to Colleges
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville has been named a “Best Buy” in the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2014, joining UNC-Chapel Hill as the only North Carolina schools among the 21 public universities to earn a place on this national rankings list. Elon and Warren Wilson are listed among Fiske’s 20 Best […]
Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy offers guided hike
Here’s the press release from Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy: Hike with CMLC at Florence Nature Preserve – Saturday July 13th Join Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy (CMLC) on Saturday, July 13th, for a guided hike through CMLC-owned Florence Nature Preserve. Hikers will trek a lollipop-route, circumnavigating the Preserve to reach two of its most scenic locales: Rattlesnake Rock and Little […]
Buncombe commissioners to hold series of community meetings
Buncombe County commissioners will hold community meetings over the next couple of weeks in each district, seeking feedback and ideas from constituents.
A cultural bypass
Amid a contentious behind-the-scenes debate, a bill that would've originally allowed Buncombe County and its cities to consolidate parks and recreation departments was revised June 26 in the North Carolina Senate to exclude municipalities completely. First garnering bipartisan support this spring, recent revisions have highlighted ongoing political tensions between local and state officials over consolidation […]
Not so fast
After hearing from dozens of residents who spoke out on the matter June 25, Buncombe County commissioners denied a request to expand where motor sports facilities can be built. Stacy Ogle asked for the change, which would’ve allowed motor sport facilities to operate in all areas of the county that are zoned as a Commercial […]
Year-to-date rainfall above average at Grandfather Mountain
Here’s the press release from the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC – The year-to-date measurement of liquid precipitation at Grandfather Mountain is 40.63 inches of rain, which is 8.6 inches (or 27 percent) above the norm for this time of year. Although the total for the year is above average, the June measurement […]