In an effort to identify and deport illegal immigrants who commit a crime, the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office will soon have the ability to use federal databases to check the status of everyone processed through the county jail. Buncombe is one of four North Carolina counties testing computer software that will allow deputies at the […]
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Removal of radio-show host causes flap ***UPDATED at 3:30 p.m.***
The removal of an on-air personality at Asheville radio station WPVM and the subsequent resignation of the station’s manager has roiled some station volunteers and has the executive director of WPVM’s parent organization defending his move.
Archaeologist to investigate Pack Square Park find
Construction crews working on the new Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville last week uncovered a building foundation near College Street, a find that requires a look-see by staff from the city’s historic-resources office, the State Historic Preservation Office and an archaeologist.
Bradley federal firearms charge
Pete Bradley, the former Woodfin police chief convicted of assaulting his wife in 2005, had his first appearance before a federal magistrate on Sept. 2, 2008, on charges that, as a convicted felon, he illegally possessed a firearm. Bradley was found in possession of a .45-caliber Sig Sauer handgun, according to court records. According to […]
Former Woodfin police chief arrested on federal firearms charge ***UPDATED***
Pete Bradley, the former Woodfin police chief convicted of assaulting his wife in 2005, had his first appearance before a federal magistrate Tuesday morning on charges that, as a convicted felon, he illegally possessed a firearm.
Medford and his former deputies to be sentenced Oct. 6
The latest chapter in the saga of former Buncombe County Sheriff Bobby Medford and three of his former deputies will come to a close on Oct. 6 when a federal judge will announce prison sentences to the men for their involvement in a massive illegal-gambling operation.
Xpress-rated: Video sneak peek at Sept. 3 issue
Here’s your preview of the upcoming edition of Mountain Xpress.
Buncombe sheriff teams with ICE on identity checks
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, in an effort to identify and deport illegal immigrants who commit a crime, will soon have the ability to use federal databases to check the status of everyone processed through the county jail.
WNC News Roundup
The rain came down in bucket-loads this week, and so did the news. Along with a host of reports about the rainy storm’s effects, there was news this week about Haywood Regional Medical Center getting back on its financial feet; a land-transfer tax vote in Clay County; the end of window inspection stickers for autos; and a big celebration of apples in Henderson County.
Xpress presents a cyber-eye on the park
There’s so much going on in the heart of downtown Asheville that we thought it would be good to develop a way to help keep track of it: the new Mountain Xpress Web cam, an ever-vigilant cyber-eye trained on the new Pack Square Park and a news-making magnolia tree.
Mumpower’s son allegedly packs a punch
Carl Mumpower, the Asheville City member running for a seat in Congress, fired his son from his campaign Friday after 24-year-old John Matthew Mumpower was arrested and charged with slugging another man at Wild Wing Cafe.
Matthew Mumpower assault charge
On Aug. 29, 2008, 24-year-old John Matthew Mumpower was arrested and charged with simple assault after a fight at Wild Wing Cafe on Biltmore Avenue in Asheville. He’s the son of Carl Mumpower, the Asheville City Council member running against Rep. Heath Shulerfor a seat in Congress . The younger Mumpower, who goes by Matt […]
Christy signs off as clerk of court
Buncombe County clerk of superior court Robert H. “Bob” Christy Jr., who for the past 18 years has overseen the administrative end of tremendous growth in the court system, has announced his retirement.
MAIN joins Google effort to ‘Free the Airwaves’
Wally Bowen, founder and executive director of a nonprofit Internet-service provider in Western North Carolina, joined search-engine giant Google last week in launching a national campaign advocating the use of vacant TV channels as a new path for cheap, high-speed wireless Internet access. Google executives announced a new Web site, www.FreetheAirwaves.com, aimed at getting the […]
SoundTrack
That’s mostly due to the Asheville band’s haunting vocals by Anya Hinkle, who channels Gillian Welch at times with her intonations. I saw Hinkle (who also plays fiddle) and her band mates (Bryan Clendenin on mandolin, Stacy Claude on guitar and vocals, Aaron Ballance on Dobro and Greg “Stig” Stiglets on standup bass) at their […]
Corridor K environmental impact statement
This June 26, 2008 document is the government’s draft supplemental final environmental impact statement on the proposed relocation of U.S. 74 in Graham County. The proposed road, known as “Corridor K,” would be built from U.S. 129 in Robbinsville to N.C. 28 in Stecoah. The road would cut through a portion of the Nantahala National […]
Xpress-rated: Video sneak peek at the Aug. 27 edition of Xpress
Here’s a preview of the upcoming edition of Mountain Xpress.
WNC News Roundup
This week, Western Carolina University students have a new place to play; a new clinic for veterans has opened in Franklin; and there was a smelly winner in a recent game of “cow paddy bingo” out in Clay County.
Asheville’s Masonic Lodge, revealed
Come along on a virtual tour inside the cloistered confines of Mount Hermon Masonic Lodge in downtown Asheville.
Keeping the dead alive, digitally
When Stan Crumley’s father passed away two and a half years ago, Crumley found himself facing one of life’s milestones—writing his father’s obituary. OB-TV: Stan Crumley looks over a sample video created by his new Asheville-based venture OB-TV, which stands for Obituary Television. The business creates broadcast-quality video tributes to deceased loved ones for families. […]
After weekend wreck, women face recovery
Friends and family are watching the recovery of Carolyn Anne Kubitschek, 21, of Asheville, and Casey Marie LeSawyer, 21, of Weaverville, after the two were injured when they were struck by a SUV driven by a UNC Chapel Hill tennis star.