Barely a week after Democratic candidates suffered a statewide beating at the polls, Moral Monday leader Rev. William Barber will deliver a Nov. 13 pep talk to progressives in Asheville. Organizers of the event are touting it as an opportunity to “re-energize as Dr. Barber contextualizes the recent election,” according to a Facebook post promoting […]
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners has a busy few weeks coming up, with several meetings planned as well as the swearing-in of its newly elected member, Miranda DeBruhl.
Longtime local political activist Patsy Keever wants to lead the N.C. Democratic Party going into the important 2016 election cycle. The former Buncombe County commissioner and N.C. House representative announced Nov. 12 that she is running for chair of the state Democratic Party. She currently serves in the party’s No. 2 leadership position as 1st vice […]
For local weather wonks, the annual Western North Carolina Weather Calendar has been a must-have for decades. The 2015 version goes on sale today, Nov. 11, and marks the 30th published by the UNC Asheville Atmospheric Sciences Department. As always, the unique 12-month calendar features an assortment of Asheville updated climatological data such as monthly […]
Asheville City Council will hold a pair of public hearings on zoning requests Nov. 11. Potentially the most controversial is a conditional zoning request to allow a developer to build a new private street and subdivision at the corner of South Charlotte and Hazzard streets.
ELON, NC – Warren Wilson College junior Jasmine Woo has been recognized for outstanding leadership and service by North Carolina Campus Compact, a statewide network of colleges and universities committed to community engagement. Woo is a recipient of the network’s Community Impact Student Award, which honors one student leader at each member school. Woo is […]
Despite rightward-streaming state and federal political currents, Buncombe County stood out on election night as a small sea of Democratic blue. In several important local races, Democratic candidates toppled Republican incumbents or maintained their positions of power. Here’s a look at some of those key local races, with an analysis of what happened and the consequences going forward.
Buncombe County Democrats had a big night, winning several key local races by razor thin margins. (Photo by Pat Barcas)
After months of contentious debate among the candidates, voters will choose a wide range of local, state and federal elected officials Tuesday, Nov. 4. Polls are open across North Carolina from 6:30 to 7 p.m. In recent weeks, Xpress has covered several of the most important local races, from the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners […]
Election Day isn’t until tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 4, but thousands of Buncombe County voters have already gone to the polls. The percentage of local residents who voted early was relatively high this year despite a new state law that reduced the number of days it was available. This year 41,746 Buncombe residents voted early, compared […]
Press release from Mechanical Eye Microcinema: Tuesday, November 18 at 8pm BeBe Theatre 20 Commerce Street, Asheville $5 (No one turned away for lack of funds) Mechanical Eye Microcinema presents the Asheville premiere of OUR NIXON, an all-archival documentary consisting of Super 8 home movies filmed by three of Nixon’s top White House aides who […]
Press release from N.C. House Rep. Tim Moffitt: MOFFITT RENEWS CALL FOR INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF APD AMID CHARGES OF POSSIBLE OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE, FAILURE TO DISCHARGE OFFICIAL DUTIES Asheville – Recent public statements by the Chief of the Asheville Police Department, William Anderson, concerning his knowledge of expired calibrations for many of the city’s speed […]
Asheville made Huffington Posts’s list of the “13 Greatest Destination Food Towns in America.” “Asheville is having a major ‘moment,’ most notably for its handfuls of breweries and a used book exchange that pairs wine with literature,” reports the popular national online outlet. “Everything is innovative here — you’ll find snacks like house-made potato chips […]
Press release from Eblen Short Stop Stores: Jennie Eblen, vice president at Eblen Short Stop Stores, Inc., has been elected to the statewide Board of Directors of the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits. Eblen currently serves on the boards of the N.C. Partnership for Children, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, Care Partners Foundation, and […]
Press release from city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – Asheville City Manager Gary Jackson announced on Friday that he is calling for an outside audit of Asheville Police Department citations issued using radar guns over the last three years. This will involve a review of all radar units, as well as the certification of the officers […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville announces Julia G. Ray Endowed Scholarship Mrs. Julia G. Ray, a former Board of Trustees member at UNC Asheville, has established a scholarship at the university. The Julia G. Ray Endowed Scholarship will support one student each year. “For generations now, my mother has been working to close […]
New Belgium Brewing has released a series of entertaining short videos that spoof political attack ads to promote its beers. The Fort Collins, Colo.-based company is in the process of building a major new brewery in Asheville. Watch the series of videos below, embedded via the New Belgium YouTube channel.
Press release from the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County: In conjunction with the Buncombe County Commission, Asheville City Council, and the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County (EDC), Linamar announces a $190 million investment in facilities and equipment and 400 new positions at its Arden campus. This commitment is an increase of $115 million […]
Press release from Warren Wilson College: WWC GLOBAL IMPACT FORUM PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH PETER BAKER Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent for The New York Times and best-selling author, will be the featured guest of Warren Wilson College’s Global Impact Forum on Nov. 17. The event, free and open to the public, will begin […]
Students at Warren Wilson College delivered a contentious 18 vote win to Ellen Frost in 2012, giving Democrats a one seat majority on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. She faces a rematch with Republican opponent Christina Merrill this year for control of District 2, and the two candidates returned to the decisive campus in Swannanoa for an Oct. 29 forum. (Photo by Petras Barcas)
Asheville City Council voted unanimously Oct. 28 to sell the naming rights of an outdoor public space in the heart of downtown to the North Carolina State Employee’s Credit Union Foundation. Council also considered problems at the Asheville Police Department, heard an update from Duke Energy, and appointed three members to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
