Here’s the press release from Asheville on Bikes: Asheville on Bikes in conjunction with Toubab Krewe host Tour de Toubab, a community ride from Asheville to CARNAVALITO in Black Mountain. Toubab Krewe returns to the mountains of North Carolina for the two day festival, CARNAVALITO on July 13th – 14th hosted at Pisgah Brewing in […]
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Rep. Patsy Keever denounces move to strip Asheville of airport control
Here’s the press release from Buncombe Statehouse representative and NC 10 congressional candidate Patsy Keever: Asheville, NC – Today Rep. Patsy Keever announced her opposition to the revised version of House Bill 552, which would remove the Asheville Regional Airport from the control of the City of Asheville. “I’m very concerned about the move by […]
The new ABLWV newsletter: Action alerts, events, more
The Asheville-Buncombe League of Women Voters recently started publishing an email newsletter. Here’s some of the text and info from the inaugural (June) edition: Lots of exciting news! Lots of exciting advocacy and volunteer opportunities below. Take a look, then share this email with your friends who might be interested in taking action or getting […]
Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force releases June 28 meeting agenda
This is a reminder that the Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force’s next meeting is this Thursday, June 28, at 5:30 p.m., at our normal spot, the Buncombe County Training Room, 199 College Street. I hope you will be able to join us. The preliminary agenda items are: Strive Not to Drive wrap-up 26 June City […]
David Gantt weighs in on employee pay, CTS contamination
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Chair David Gantt weighs in on a number issues in his June 24 email newsletter. Here’s the text and video of Gantt speaking about employee pay issues, including the salary of County Manager Wanda Greene: Focus on the Budget: Salaries The June 19th Buncombe County Commission meeting was perhaps the […]
CNG Regional Partnership to showcase new fleet vehicles and station upgrades
Here’s the press release from the city of Asheville’s Office of Sustainability: Please join the City of Asheville, Mission Health and Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition for the celebration of new natural gas fleet vehicles at the newly expanded City of Asheville Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling Station. A part of the Carolina Blue […]
Asheville’s Ami Worthen: A party, with a purpose
Here’s an excerpt from an Asheville Citizen-Times article on Ami Worthen, who – among other awesome talents – is a regular freelance writer for Mountain Xpress: For Ami Worthen, change begins with conversation — and choruses. As the director of communications for the YWCA of Asheville for the past 15 years, Worthen has connected thousands […]
John Boyle: Agenda 21 is the stuff of paranoid delusions
Here’s an excerpt from Asheville Citizen-Times column by John Boyle: They’re coming to get you. It’s hard to know exactly who “they” are at all times, but just remember: They’ve got their eye on you and your land, your possessions, your way of life, maybe even, I don’t know, your champion goat or your prized […]
A break in the clouds: County seeks water loans for CTS’ neighbors
After decades of grappling with contaminated well water, several Arden residents praised the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners for taking the first step toward providing them with public water lines.
WNC may lose environmental money under state budget
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: The state legislature on Thursday chose two entities in the eastern part of the state to allocate money originally intended for environmental projects in Western North Carolina. Neither requested to be involved, and it is unclear how much of the money will reach the mountains. The $4.5 […]
Representatives of local company to participate in Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb
Representatives from local cycling company FFR will compete in the July 8 Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado. More on the company: http://www.ffrtrikes.com/ More on the race: http://www.usacracing.com/ppihc
Number of permitted users limited for weekend camping in Linville Gorge
Here’s the press release from the U.S. Forest Service: NEBO, N.C. — The U.S. Forest Service Grandfather Ranger District reminds visitors that there are a limited number of permitted users allowed for weekend camping in the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area of Pisgah National Forest. A total of 50 users per night can be permitted for […]
Patsy Keever: GOP is too extreme
Democratic congressional candidate Patsy Keever (D) sent out the following message via her campaign’s email newsletter: Dear friend, I hope you are enjoying some seasonal fun with family and friends during these first days of summer. In Raleigh, my fellow state legislators and I have been fighting against an extreme GOP agenda that ignores the […]
Pete Kaliner: Buncombe school board approach to asking staff for information is “ridiculous”
WWNC radio host Pete Kaliner recently posted a blog criticizing the Buncombe County School Board’s decision to require that any request for information by a board member be approved by its chairman. Here’s an excerpt (click the link below to read the post in its entirety): So, here’s an interesting little item from the last […]
Buncombe commissioners approve budget, request waterline funds to help contamination victims
Here’s a list of highlights from the June 19 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners.
LIVE: Dispatches from the June 19 Buncombe Commissioners meeting
Among other actions scheduled for June 19, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners is set to vote on the budget, purchase property for A-B Tech and apply for federal loan funds that could help Mills Gap residents receive new water service from the city of Asheville.
The path ahead: County greenways plan faces major hurdles
After years of planning and public meetings, Buncombe County is poised to release a comprehensive proposal for an extensive greenway system linking towns, parks, schools and other key sites.
The path ahead: County greenways plan faces major hurdles
After years of planning and public meetings, Buncombe County is poised to release a comprehensive proposal for an extensive greenway system linking towns, parks, schools and other key sites. Bolstered by recent successes in the city of Asheville, and by growing support for transportation alternatives, advocates are eager for the plan to be released (it’s […]
Free “Super Summer Meals” available to all Buncombe kids
Here’s the info via the Buncombe County website: Super Summer Meals are now available for ALL kids under 18. To find the most convenient Super Summer Meal site, simply text “FOODNC” to 877877, put in a street address or zip code, and get a list of all locations within a 10 mile radius. A complete […]
Buncombe commissioners preview: Budgets, buildings and better water?
Among other actions, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners is set to vote June 19 on the budget, purchase property for A-B Tech and apply for federal loan funds that could help Mills Gap residents receive new water service from the city of Asheville.
Navitat called one of best wilderness zip-lining tours in U.S. by Outside
Here’s the press release from Navitat Canopy Adventures: Outside magazine’s Adventure Adviser blogger recently named NAVITAT CANOPY ADVENTURES one of the nation’s five best tours to go zip-lining in the wilderness. Located on 240 acres of forestland just 20 minutes from downtown Asheville, NAVITAT showcases the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains from a […]