“We’re creating a budget that has recurring expenses,” Mayor Esther Manheimer said. “You’ve got to have a source of revenue that continues year after year.”
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Brood 19 cicadas emerge in WNC
‘We haven’t really seen any widespread emergence of the periodical cicada so far, but we think it’s really going to be isolated to very small areas in southern Buncombe and around the Arden area and in Fairview,” says Owen.
County juggles aging ambulances and rising demand
As the pandemic-era backlog of emergency vehicles continues to delay new trucks from reaching Buncombe County, paramedics are left driving aging ambulances longer than they should just as they are needed more than ever before.
Don Silver’s new novel explores childhood issues manifesting in adulthood
The Asheville-based author discusses the long journey to his second novel.
Playbill picks: June local theater highlights
SART fiddles on the roof while Flat Rock Playhouse goes to jail.
Asheville educator advocacy group rallies for a seat at the table
On June 10, the Asheville City Association of Educators delivered a letter signed by the Parent Teacher Organizations or parent teams from all eight of the district’s schools.
Bacoate Branch Trail hits a dead end
After several months of discussion, including a contentious meeting with the Asheville City Board of Education June 3, Mike Sule, who was spearheading the project, asked the board to remove the project from its agenda June 10.
Around town: Marion plantation recognizes woman of color as descendant
Woman of color inducted into Daughters of the American Revolution, Brew and View back on the market, Frozen live on stage, new book about labyrinths and more!
What’s new in food: Blind Pig Supper Club to host Father’s Day barbecue
Local chefs will collaborate with a Texas barbecue star for the event at Hi-Wire Brewing’s Biltmore Village location. In other local food news: Carolina CiderFest is on tap, Chestnut and Corner Kitchen are on the menu at Beloved Asheville’s Raise Another Home gala, Regina’s Westside celebrates its first birthday, Jargon hosts a magic show dinner event and more.
Letter: Why the Vance Monument should come back
“Zebulon Vance, throughout his life, worked for the welfare and defense of North Carolina. His monument should come back.”
Letter: Dreaming big for senior cats
“And Kiesa Kay’s insightful interview with co-founder Nancy Gavin about the Laps and Naps organization revealed the careful planning of the new sanctuary that will house senior cats during their golden years.”
Letter: Take a stand for what’s best in society
“It is we the people who create a more caring world — not corrupt or outdated institutions, power-hungry politicians or wealthy elites. Again, take a stand for what is best in the human species!”
Letter: The case for infill housing falls flat
“As existing neighborhoods with Asheville’s iconic tree canopy and low population density became saturated — more crowded, hotter, busier and therefore less desirable — property values would definitely drop, diminishing, as Paul wrote, the “pricing power that landowners wield,” but not before developers had made some significant pocket change.”
Letter: What happens if firefighters can’t afford Asheville?
“As other Asheville firefighters have done, many of them will have to find higher-paying jobs in their chosen craft in another community or make a complete career switch.”
14 UNCA academic programs highlighted for potential reductions, elimination
An outside consultant recommended the University of North Carolina Asheville examine 14 of its 35 academic programs for potential course reductions or program eliminations.