Crime. Punishment. Now What? Buncombe officials sentenced
Volume
26
/ Issue 6
Cover Design Credit:
Scott Southwick
“An architect of this culture of corruption” — aka former Buncombe County Manager Wanda Greene — was sentenced to federal prison last week, along with three former county employees and a former longtime contractor for the county. Yet a Greene retaliation tactic for dealing with coun- ty personnel is still available to the new county manager.
arts
RADfest creates a supportive environment within the festival setting
The two-day event — at The Grey Eagle on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14 and 15 — includes supporting specials from local businesses (look for those to be announced) and…Different Strokes takes up residence at The Wortham Center
Different Strokes is the first resident theater company at The Wortham Center (formerly known as The Diana Wortham Theatre). That partnership and the Tina McGuire Theatre debut with the premiere…Smart Bets: Dale Neal
The local author reads from his new novel at Malaprop's on Sept. 11.Local art show welcomes countywide talent
All Access Art Show invites artists and makers of all levels to showcase their work. The opening reception is Friday, Sept. 6 at The Refinery Creator Space.Smart Bets: Pan Harmonia
The Asheville-based music repertory company opens its 20th season on Sept. 9 at The Haen Gallery.Penny & Sparrow showcase a new direction at an Orange Peel show
It was a relatively straightforward endeavor to deliver early Penny & Sparrow songs live onstage. The spare yet careful arrangements center on just a few elements. The layered sound of…Smart Bets: Boogarins
The Brazilian psych-rock quartet opens for Mdou Moctar on Sept. 8 at The Grey Eagle.Smart Bets: Chris Jamison’s Ghost
The Marshall-based Americana artist brings his full band to Jack of the Wood on Sept. 7.food
Carolina Beer Guy: Hillman Beer expanding to Old Fort
Hillman's Old Fort brewery and taproom — the town's first such establishment — has an anticipated opening date of spring 2020.Appetite for Life: Heirloom apples are rich in flavor and history
A simple apple crisp can be an easy, creative way to highlight locally grown fruit.Small bites: Chow Chow culinary festival prepares for its debut
Chow Chow: An Asheville Culinary Event, runs Sept. 12-15. Also: Girls Gone Wine; Mr. Sushi comes to Merrimon; Monk's Flask debuts new menu; and more in this week's Small bites.living
Long Arm of the Law
ASHEVILLE, N.C.Bullington Gardens hosts fall plant sale
Fall-blooming perennials, shrubs, trees, gently used gardening items and more will be available at the two-day annual event.movies
Screen Scene: Local film news
Pisgah Film House opens Sept. 5 in downtown Brevard.news
Asheville Archives: The streetcar strike of 1913
On April 26, 1913, trolley conductors went on strike. The union members called for peaceful protest. Unfortunately, many residents did not abide by their wishes. As the protest dragged on,…The quest for quiet dining
People with hearing difficulties or sensitivities often struggle in Asheville's busy restaurants and other social settings.Law and Disorder
ASHEVILLE, N.C.News briefs: City plans Haywood Street improvements; announces affordable housing work session
Council to discuss temporary hotel ban The city’s Planning and Economic Development Committee voted on Aug. 29 to put the question of imposing a temporary moratorium on new hotel construction…Greene retaliation tactic still available to county manager
Potentially without review by other county staff members or commissioners, former County Manager Wanda Greene cut Stacey Woody's pay by nearly $16,000 after Woody questioned an allegedly illegal $125,000 invoice…Biz Briefs: Talk to highlight new economy initiatives Sept. 12
Seven Asheville area businesses made the annual Inc. 5000 list, a national ranking of the fastest growing privately-owned small businesses.Green Built Alliance hosts regenerative design workshops
Canadian sustainable building expert Chris Magwood will offer three workshops featuring hempcrete at A-B Tech Friday-Sunday, Sept. 6-8. The series is part of seven learning opportunities taking place at A-B…Prison for all in Buncombe corruption scheme
Calling former County Manager Wanda Greene’s activities a “tragic waste on a personal level” with “horrific consequences for the county of Buncombe,” U.S. District Judge Robert Conrad sentenced her to…Council seeks revisions for STR kitchen amendment, clarification for ADUs
Asheville City Council deferred a vote on an amendment that would have revised the definition of a kitchen for short-term rentals out of concern that the change would have led…opinion
Letter: Agreed: VA Center does wonderful job
"A big thank-you, VA!"Letter: I can hear (too loud) music at Biltmore
"It is a well-established fact that listening to music at such a level does in fact destroy part of the delicate cells in the ear and leads to permanent hearing…Letter: Of vines and the river
"On Swannanoa River Road from Biltmore Avenue — especially near the Antique Tobacco Barn and on down toward Tunnel Road — the overgrowth over the river is a sorry sight…Letter: City should do more for its vulnerable citizens
"It does not escape me the amount of money that the city of Asheville funnels into the tourism industry here in Asheville, yet we do not have the money or…