“The Freedom to Vote Act and John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act will end partisan gerrymandering and ensure more fair, transparent and nonpartisan maps.”
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Letter: On local government corruption
“When you have one party controlling Asheville/Buncombe government, either Republican or Democrat, the fox is guarding the henhouse.”
Q&A with Stephanie Swepson-Twitty, CEO of Eagle Market Streets Development Corp.
The Block, an area that spans Eagle and South Market streets in downtown Asheville, was once home to a vibrant residential and commercial district for Black residents. But between the 1950s and 1980s, Asheville’s urban renewal policies that sought to address allegedly “blighted” areas of the city by removing homes and businesses to make way […]
Hey, Grandpa: The Gospel According to Jerry
“They’re just trying to teach us the truth about America and our local history.”
Asheville Archives: Performers from a musical comedy flop tour the city’s specialty shops, 1917
A troupe of visiting performers toured Asheville’s specialty shops as part of a promotional campaign in December 1917. Despite the group’s tireless effort, the production itself proved to be poorly attended by local residents.
Letter: Film and video scene thrives beyond Asheville Film Festival
“Do we need an actual Asheville Film Festival? It’s a great invitation to explore, and it clearly just needs a commitment to leadership and a budget.”
Soothe winter dryness with Asheville’s skin care shops
Everyone knows Asheville is the place to go for craft beer, outdoor gear and anything a person could possibly want with a black bear emblazoned on it. Less attention is paid, though, to the many businesses selling locally made skin care products.
Buncombe seeks staff expansion for affordable housing
On Tuesday, Dec. 7, the county Board of Commissioners will consider creating three new planning positions at a cost of roughly $164,000 per year. The staffers would help manage feasibility studies as Buncombe pursues affordable housing on county-owned land.
Local tree companies design backyard fun
While an undisputed highlight of living in Western North Carolina is proximity to the great outdoors, there’s something to be said for one’s own backyard. (Better bathroom facilities, for one.) Chances are that during the COVID-19 pandemic, many families have spent more time outside than usual. This year, the best holiday gift might be a […]
Snack time: Local food companies offer sweet and savory treats
Whether you’re sitting at home or on the run, local specialty food shops offer a variety of snack options.
Q&A with Jill Sparks, executive director of A-B Tech Business Incubation and Small Business Center
Unlike modern job-hoppers who switch roles every few years, Jill Sparks jokes that she’s a “monogamous worker.” She spent over six years at Appalachian State University, primarily in career planning services, and for the past 16 years, she’s worked at A-B Tech. As executive director of the community college’s Business Incubation and Small Business Center, […]
Asheville’s costume shops serve diverse community desires
Local costume shop owners share how they got into the industry and discuss Asheville’s continued support of their businesses.
Local arts shops create unique holiday gifts
With the holidays here, local arts and craft shops offer creative gifts for the season of giving.