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The group of concerned citizens that would grow into the influential Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods organization first met in a living room 25 years ago to talk about the direction of Asheville. That group included residents Max Haner, Barbara Hodgson and Barber Melton—a Haw Creek resident and tireless organizer who will be honored during a […]
Block party returns
The Urban Trail Block Party, an event aimed at showcasing Asheville’s African-American business district known as The Block, kicks off a series of four parties beginning Saturday on Eagle and Market streets downtown.
Mysterious Moog guitar to be unveiled ***Updated with video***
Cloaked in secrecy, the instrument has been the subject of widespread anticipation and speculation among guitarists, audiophiles and music lovers of all stripes.
Ferrari on trial
Gabriel Ferrari, a man police arrested outside Asheville City Hall in March for trespassing, contends he was falsely arrested and is representing himself in a jury trial today.
Swing for the fences: Asheville Tourists serve up speed dating
Attention singles — you could be a hit Thursday night at McCormick Field.
When it comes to crime, West Asheville, the city wants to hear from you
The city’s West Riverside Operation Weed and Seed program aims to bring police, residents and other local organizations together to cut crime.
Asheville festival coordinator resigns
Melissa Porter resigned her post Tuesday after 10 years with the city.
Wedge Brewery opens
Asheville is a beer town. If there was any doubt before, there’s none since the Wedge Brewing Co., Asheville’s newest microbrewery, opened its doors last week to a thirsty horde ready to lap up the latest offerings in hand-crafted beer. A new taste in town: Beer fans flooded the recent opening of the Wedge Brewing […]
Anatomy of a land deal
The controversy surrounding the Parkside proposal and the land involved has been brewing for years. Here’s a look at some of the key dates in the project’s history, culled from numerous news stories and hundreds of pages of documents obtained under state open-records law by Mountain Xpress and People Advocating Real Conservancy, a local watchdog […]
APD kicks bicycle patrols into high gear
Expect to see more Asheville Police Department officers on patrols of the two-wheeled variety as the department rejuvenates its bike-patrol program.
Obama closes in on nomination; Buncombe superdelegate still uncommitted
The Democratic race for a presidential nominee appears to be coming to an end, with the delegate count favoring Barack Obama. But Buncombe County’s superdelegate says she’s still in a wait-and-see mode.
Asheville’s newest brewery will celebrate grand opening with ‘Thunder Road’
Wedge Brewing Co., the sixth microbrewery in Buncombe County, opened last week to a thirsty horde. If you missed it, don’t worry — the Wedge is planning a Saturday, July 19, grand opening with plenty more beer and a showing of mountain-moonshining classic Thunder Road.
Jackson County land-use regulations
This document is a land-development plan for Jackson County prepared in 2006. Click here to download a PDF of the document. This document is Jackson County’s land-use ordiance. Click here to download a PDF of the document.
Economic impact of convention and conference centers
This 1998 report, titled “Economic Impact of Convention and Conference Centers,” was presented by Steven Spickard at the 2nd Annual Conference of the National Council for Urban Economic Development. Click here to download a PDF of the document.
Water agreement debate
This June 2006 letter from the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners to Asheville City Council states the county’s position that it is still interested in negotiating an agreement regarding water services in the region. The city terminated the water agreement in 2005. Click here to download a PDF of the document.
Asheville Parks and Recreation Department volunteer manual
This document is a manual for people volunteering for the Asheville Parks and Recreation Department. Click here to download a PDF of the document.
Asheville Police Department initiative to combat child pornography
This may report to Asheville City Council offers updated information pertaining to child pornography and internet predator investigations and initiatives by the Asheville Police Department. Click here to download a PDF of the document.
Buncombe County farmland report
In this plan, the county lays out a framework for trying to preserve and expand the farming industry in Buncombe County, including better marketing and more funding for local farmers’ markets. Click here to download a PDF of the first few pages of the document. Click here to see the full report.
City staff report on Parkside condo project
This April 2, 2008, staff report to Asheville’s Planning and Zoning Commission provides an overview of the controversial proposal to build an 11-story condominium building next to Pack Square Park. The project, known as Parkside, was scheduled to be considered by Asheville City Council on June 10. After examining the project, city staff recommended that […]
For sale: Downtown book store, good condition
The Reader’s Corner, a much-loved used-book store on Montford Avenue in Asheville, has closed its doors. Its owners are looking to sell.