Short-term rental issues returned to Council chambers as the city’s elected officials considered allowing the use of accessory units for homestays. While Council decided not to approve the proposed expansion of the homestay program, it will appoint a task force to study the issue and make recommendations.
In December last year, City Council directed city staff to analyze the potential impact of expanding the city’s homestay program for short-term rentals to separate living units known as ADUs. Six months later, much more information is available, but little if any consensus has emerged from the process. On May 17, Council will vote on a measure to allow homestays in ADUs, but the outcome of that vote is up in the air, meaning that another long night of testimony on the issue seems inevitable.
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville will offer two creative writing summer camps – Write Now for high school students, and All Things Writing for middle school students – with separate sessions for each age group in June and July. These week-long programs are designed for writers of all skill levels and offer instruction […]
Press release from Hendersonville Water and Sewer: North Carolina environmental officials announced today that 56 water systems are being honored for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards. The facilities received the N.C. Area Wide Optimization Award from the state environmental department. The awards are part of an initiative to enhance the performance of existing surface […]
Press release from Office of the Senate Democratic Leader: Following Governor McCrory’s lawsuit against the federal government and the subsequent suit filed by the U.S. Justice Department over the unconstitutionality of HB 2, Democratic Senate leaders have grave concerns about the continued threat to federal funding in their districts and across the state. Who: Senator […]
Press release from Grail MovieHouse: Calling all Asheville makers… the screen is yours! Share your work with a live audience! Maximum length is 10 minutes. Any genre! Any style! It can be old, new, or a work-in-progress. We want to see it. Formats accepted: DVD, QuickTime or MPEG file, 16mm, and Super 8Submit work early by […]
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (May 11, 2016): On May 10th at approximately 1:35 PM, the Asheville Police Department responded to 55 Nancy Street in West Asheville in regards to a report of a death. Officers arrived to find Jerry Darrell Langford, 58 years of age, deceased. Asheville Police Department detectives are working […]
A coalition of local organizations has announced two weekend activities connected with North Carolina Governor Pat McGrory’s planned stay in Asheville. On Saturday, May 14, the coalition will gather at the Governor’s Western Residence at 45 Patton Mountain Rd., where McCrory and his wife will host an open house. On Sunday, May 15, the […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville has selected the incoming class of the City of Asheville Youth Leadership Academy (CAYLA). CAYLA, created in April 2007, places Asheville High School students in prestigious summer internships and offers ongoing leadership development throughout the academic year. The vast majority of CAYLA students will […]
On May 10, City Council heard presentations from city CFO Barbara Whitehorn on the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, as well as short-term bonds that will finance $46 million in capital improvement projects during construction. Council also heard from a group of A.C. Reynolds High School students who are asking for a bus connection to the city’s transit system.
Press release from City of Asheville: The community is invited to a public presentation on the theories, tools and techniques successful cities use when studying opportunities for vibrant and inviting public spaces. The presentation is the first component in the visioning process set for the City-owned property at 68-76 Haywood Street and 33-37 Page […]
According to the Asheville Buncombe County chapter of the National Association of Colored Persons, local civil rights activist and community leader Isaac Coleman has died.
Honeybees have officially made a home at A-B Tech after three instructors, who also happen to be beekeepers, built some hives on campus for the educational opportunities they will provide.
Press release from A-B Tech: A-B Tech’s Small Business Center is once again partnering with The Western Women’s Business Center at the Support Center and the City of Asheville to offer the second annual Western Women’s Business Conference on June 30 at the US Cellular Center. “Rock the World, Shape the Future,” will feature a […]
The march toward a city budget for the upcoming year continues with a financial update on the third quarter and a presentation of the proposed fiscal year 2016-2017 budget by Asheville CFO Barbara Whitehorn.
Asheville City Schools families and staff received an update on progress at the new Isaac Dickson Elementary School on May 6 from Charlie Glazener, communications director for ACS. Here is a brief update and a photo from today of our new Isaac Dickson facility, which, like the Middle School, is nearing completion. By the way, […]
A great gray army is at work throughout Buncombe County: retired people donating their time to groups of every stripe. This unpaid workforce brings with it a wide variety of life experiences, but its members have remarkably similar goals: to forge connections and make this community a better place, finding meaning through giving back.
The debate over short-term rentals continues on May 4 at City Hall. The Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on a proposed zoning amendment to include accessory dwelling units in the city’s homestay ordinance.
Press release: How to Welcome Community Participation in Planning and Design? National Charrette Institute To Offer Training, Certification in Asheville, May 16-20 In addition to Harvard University and its headquarters in Portland, OR, the National Charrette Institute (NCI) has chosen Asheville for one of three upcoming trainings. The Institute expects participants from the Asheville area and […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: Tiece Ruffin Receives UNC Asheville Community Connector Award Tiece Ruffin, UNC Asheville assistant professor of education, has been named the fourth recipient of the university’s Community Connector Award, given by the university’s Key Center for Service Learning and Community Citizenship with support from Student Affairs and Academic Affairs. “My engagement as […]
Press release from Hands On! Finish Line Festival at the 5th Annual Mad Mountain Mud Run Hendersonville, NC –April 26, 2016 Want to see what all the mud is about at the Mad Mountain Mud Run? If you are curious about a mud run or just want to enjoy the muddy entertainment, attend the free […]
