A candlelight vigil will take place in Asheville on Thursday, June 30 from 9 to 10 pm to express solidarity with Chinese activists who are trying to bring an end to the Lychee and Dog Meat Festival in Yulin, China.
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Free classes announced: Medicare choices made easy
The Council on Aging of Buncombe County, in conjunction with Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) announces Medicare Choices Made Easy, for the third quarter of 2016. The classes will explain how Medicare works, the enrollment process, how to avoid penalties and ways to save money.
WE DO campaign film to premiere in Asheville on June 26
The Campaign for Southern Equality will be celebrating the one year anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling for marriage equality on June 26th with the premiere of “Love Won: The Story of the We Do Campaign”.
Updated: Apodaca files bill to establish district elections for Asheville City Council
Sen. Tom Apodaca (R) has filed legislation in the North Carolina Senate to establish district elections for Asheville City Council. The bill creates six electoral districts and specifies that each district will elect one representative who lives in that area. The city’s mayor would continue to be elected by a city-wide vote.
APD conducting training at Isaac Dickson Elementary on Wednesday
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (June 22, 2016): The Asheville Police Department, in partnership with the Asheville Fire Department and Buncombe County EMS, are participating in a rapid deployment exercise at the current Isaac Dickson Elementary School (90 Montford Avenue) today from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During this exercise officers, firefighters and […]
Haywood Street visioning process to begin with open houses
What do you want to do in the city-owned lots across from the U.S. Cellular Center and the Basilica of St. Lawrence? That’s the question the Asheville Design Center hopes you will consider at two open houses on June 23 and 28 at its public engagement center at One West Pack Square (the former BB&T building).
From Carolina Public Press: Apodaca says Asheville redistricting bill not ready
Kirk Ross of Carolina Public Press spoke with Sen. Tom Apodaca of Hendersonville about the retiring seven-term lawmaker’s plans to propose legislation that would change the way Asheville city officials are elected.
City seeks multiyear partnership with TDA to link downtown with South Slope
Asheville is asking the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority for a $20 million grant to fund street improvements and a new parking deck in the city’s fast-growing South Slope.
City announces openings on boards and commissions
Press release from Maggie Burleson, City Clerk for City of Asheville: The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Do […]
Council approves South Asheville apartment complex, expresses regret
At its June 14 meeting, City Council approved a conditional zoning request for a 290-unit apartment complex off Long Shoals Road that will displace 55 low-income families from a mobile home park located on part of the project site.
City exploring possible bond referendum
The Governance Committee of City Council voted on Monday, June 13 to move forward with exploring a potential city bond referendum that would appear on November’s general election ballot.
Calling all renters: City needs your participation on ADU short-term rental task force
City Council has reopened the application process for a task force that will explore whether the city should expand its short-term rental homestay program to accessory dwelling units. The deadline to apply is Thursday, June 23.
Council to vote on budget June 14
At its June 14 meeting, City Council will vote on Asheville’s municipal budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins on July 1. Council will also hear an update on the I-26 Connector project and will consider a rezoning request related to a proposed 290-unit apartment development off of Long Shoals Road.
Community Foundation announces grant awards
Press release from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Community Foundation Awards $299,460 in Focus Area Grants Projects Supporting Matched Savings Accounts Received $113,000 in Pilot Funding (June 2016) The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) recently approved eight focus area grants to support regional projects in Early Childhood Development and Natural and […]
WNC’s budding hemp industry
Since legislation allowing farmers to grow industrial hemp passed into law last year, local farmers and entrepreneurs have been working to explore how the crop can contribute to Western North Carolina’s economy.
Tech entrepreneur to give keynote at Chamber’s annual meeting June 30
Press release from Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: Tech entrepreneur and NY Times best-selling author Josh Linkner will be the keynote speaker for the combined Annual Meeting for the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County on June 30th at The Omni Grove Park Inn. “We are very excited to present […]
Residential energy efficiency studies point to need for financing options
Press release from Appalachian Voices: BOONE, N.C. — Two reports released today by Appalachian Voices show how effective home energy efficiency improvements can be for saving families money and the tremendous customer demand in western North Carolina for accessible, upfront financing to make such improvements. The first report details the energy savings achieved after one […]
Asheville High School interim principal appointed
Press release from Asheville City Schools: The following statement/information from Superintendent Pamela Baldwin was shared with the Asheville High staff at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 and with AHS parents at 2:35 PM: After careful review of the Asheville High School principal selection process to date, we have elected to re-open the position to […]
Appeals court rejects $10 million bond for Duke Energy critics
Press release from NC Warn Director Jim Warren: Appeals Court Deals Blow to Duke Energy and Regulators in Power Plant Fight Court rejects $10 million bond set by utilities commission that would have blocked critics’ chance to appeal Duke’s global warming machine Late today the NC Court of Appeals dealt a rare blow to the […]
Farm & Garden: A greener greenhouse
Unlike conventional commercial greenhouses, Megan Riley’s new passive solar greenhouse requires no supplemental heat or electrically-powered ventilation. Riley says the greenhouse provides an ideal environment for her plants, resulting in robust, beautiful seedlings that reach planting size weeks ahead of schedule.
New video from Convention & Visitors Bureau highlights Asheville’s “brand promise”
Press release from the Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau: [We wanted to] share with you the latest project from the Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau. This week, we are rolling out a new video that showcases the destination “brand promise.” Using a simple black background, the video uses a creative, light-hearted approach to share the Asheville […]