The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will be asked to approve a budget amendment and accept a $4 million grant from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority at its Tuesday, Sept. 17, meeting. Phase 2 of Buncombe County’s Enka Recreation Destination project includes turfing four fields and lighting three fields; a new playground that complies […]
City Council tables proposed changes to cottage clusters and “flag” lots ordinances pending an overall affordable housing strategy for the city.
From Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Detectives have identified and charged another person with Ethnic Intimidation following an assault at the West Asheville Library on June 29. Detectives charged Emily Kathryn Murphy (11/11/1985) with Ethnic Intimidation specifically for her actions on June 29th at the West Asheville Library. Murphy is described as a white female, […]
The presentation highlights achievements, including progress on Council’s six key strategic priorities.
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners reviewed $3.6 million in funding requests that would expand low-barrier homeless shelters, which do not require ID or sobriety, and are open 24/7.
With Kamala Harris now at the top of the Democratic ticket, and former President Donald Trump’s recent rally in Asheville, local candidates and supporters discuss what impact, if any, the national race will have on local campaigns.
Commission will receive city resources until February to continue plans to address harms from systematic racism.
Asheville tourism held steady for the first half of 2024, with numbers expected to rise during leaf season.
The Merrimon Avenue road diet began converting a portion of the roadway from four to three lanes in October 2022. Nearly two years later, and three months after the project’s completion, the N.C. Department of Transportation will present its findings to Asheville City Council.
The Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project is gearing up for its annual Farm Tour in September. Also in local green news, a new solar lending program from Sugar Hollow Solar, the West Asheville Garden Stroll spotlights the Horney Heights neighborhood, N.C. Arboretum hosts Monarch Butterfly Day and more.
From Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all individuals attending the Trump campaign event at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, located inside Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville, on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Public safety is the City’s top priority. Extensive preparation and planning have taken place in collaboration […]
As more hotels get built, more people rent them, report shows. Vacation rentals were also up from June 2023.
Opponents say downtown plan will further marginalize the unhoused population and duplicate services city should be providing.
The bonds, if all approved by voters in November, would provide $20 million for housing, $20 million for transportation, $20 million for parks and recreation and $20 million for public safety.
New master’s program focuses on changing climate and what can be done — and said — about it.
“A lot of times, even locals haven’t heard of these [places] or been there yet,” says Kaye Bentley, founder of Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours. She brings her guests — locals and tourists alike — to bar across Asheville.
Artist Jen Toledo shares the story of her original piece, “Opossum Joey” — the unofficial mascot of Izzy’s Coffee Den.
The 27-acre project at 767 New Haw Creek Road has drawn opposition from the Haw Creek community in East Asheville since it was proposed by developer L.B. Jackson and Company last year.
Local artists teach students about creativity, skate culture and the art world.
“Initially, we had a lot of community support for that project,” Sule says about plans for an unpaved trail near Asheville Middle School. “I think as it started to get nearer toward actually getting funded and approved in an easement, some [people] came up and opposed that project.”
“What female veterans have in common with male veterans is they were part of a tribe, a larger family with a greater purpose. And when they’re released from the military, [there’s] a significant sense of loss … of no longer being a part of this greater purpose,” says the Rev. Scott Rogers, executive director of ABCCM.
