A broad process of seeking public input on how to address growth and development in the mountains will culminate with a weeklong public workshop in May, and a “tool box” of approaches to solving pressing growth-related issues. The process, dubbed the Mountain Landscapes Initiative, is a project of the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. […]
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Mountain BizWorks gets new digs
Mountain BizWorks, the Asheville-based nonprofit known for helping small businesses and entrepreneurs, is moving into a new downtown office.
Bent Creek trail map
This Bent Creek trail map is produced by the U.S. Forest Service. Click here to download a PDF of the document.
Pritchard Park Committee recommendations
This April report to Asheville City Council from the Pritchard Park Committee is the culmination of a year’s work to study the downtown park’s usage, as well as possible programming for it. The committee, some of whose members are also members of the newly formed Friends of Pritchard Park, dubbed their program proposal the Pritchard […]
Buncombe County 2020 Plan
This Buncombe County 2020 Plan, presented in April 2008 to the Board of Commissioners, is designed to be a reference guide for the future development of Buncombe County. As the document states, “It should be viewed not as a static or rigid document, but rather as a fluid guide, accommodating change within its broader confines. […]
21st Century Transportation Committee records
North Carolina’s 21st Century Transportation Committee was established by the president pro tempore of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives to study the transportation-infrastructure needs of the state and report to the governor on what is needed on this front. Gov. Mike Easley appointed Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy to the committee; […]
Census questions hit some the wrong way
A little-known household survey distributed by the federal government as part of its Decennial Census Program has riled some Asheville residents with its probing questions.
American Community Survey
A little-known household survey distributed by the federal government as part of its Decennial Census Program has riled some Asheville residents with its probing questions. The 27-page document, known as the American Community Survey, is sent to about three million people every year. About 1,400 people in Buncombe County received the survey in 2006, the […]
More water-line work ahead
Construction crews on Monday started another phase of the massive water-line repair and replacement plan paid for by a $40 million revenue bond that Asheville City Council approved last year.
Child Protection/Fatality Prevention Team 2007 report
This is the 2007 annual report from the Buncombe County Child Protection/Fatality Prevention Team, which reviews child fatalities and cases involving the Department of Social Services’ Child Protective Services in an effort to “identify any deficiencies in available resources or gaps in service that need to be addressed.” Click here to download a PDF of […]
Buncombe County Aging plan (2008-2012)
This April 2008 report, titled the Buncombe County Aging Plan (2008-2012), was compiled by a task force of the Buncombe County Aging Coordinating Consortium. The long-range plan includes an overview of the vision and goals for the county as it plans for older residents. Click here to download a PDF of the report.
Prejean: A person of faith against the death penalty
Sister Helen Prejean, who visited WNC this week, wants people to know more about the death penalty. Once they do, she’s certain they’ll favor it’s demise.
Calling all photographers: Document a day in Asheville
A community photographic art-and-documentary project takes aim at capturing a spring day in the life of Asheville, and it’s open to anyone.
2008 count of homeless people in Asheville
This document put out by the Homeless Coalition, a partnership of local agencies, counts 509 homeless people in Asheville on Jan. 30, 2008, with further breakdowns by income, time spent homeless and other factors. Click here to download a PDF of the document.
Clinton stumps for Clinton
Former President Bill Clinton barnstormed North Carolina Friday, March 28, and ended his daylong, seven-city tour at Asheville High School’s gymnasium, where he told a cheering crowd of about 2,000 people why he thought Sen. Hillary Clinton, his wife, is the best choice for president. Photo By Jason Sandford After an introduction by state Rep. […]
Where there’s smoke …
This black smoke pouring from the stack at Asheville Mortuary Services, a crematorium on Thompson Street near Biltmore Village, has caught the attention of some neighbors who complain that smoke and ash from the burning bodies has become a nuisance. Ashes to ashes?: A recent afternoon at Asheville Mortuary Services. Photo By Jason Sandford The […]
Asheville’s 2007 annual water quality report
The city of Asheville released its annual water quality report in March 2008. The federally mandated report card aims to educate customers on what’s in their drinking water and will be distributed in customers’ bills. According to the report, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has found that city’s drinking water meets or exceeds all safe […]
Water-line repairs coming to downtown Asheville
Be prepared to dodge water-line repair work in downtown Asheville for the next three months.
Clinton stumps for Clinton ***UPDATED WITH VIDEO***
Former President Bill Clinton, speaking to a crowd of about 2,000 people gathered inside Asheville High School’s gymnasium Friday night, laid out his argument for why Hillary Clinton should be president.
Doughty wants to DJ in Asheville
Mike Doughty’s looking for some Asheville after-party action.
Crematorium smoke triggers complaints
This black smoke poring from the stack at Asheville Mortuary Services, a crematorium on Thompson Street near Biltmore Village, has caught the attention of some neighbors who complain that smoke and ash from the burning bodies has become a nuisance.