The county derives 62% of its more than $400 million budget from property taxes, which relies on the accurate assessment of thousands of properties, a process that happens every four years in Buncombe County. State law requires counties to perform reappraisals at least once every eight years.
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Sustaining community: A conversation with local candidate Paul Benjamin
Paul Benjamin, a Republican, is running for Buncombe County Board of Commissioners District 1.
Playbill picks: April local theater highlights
A pair of one-person shows and a Roald Dahl musical are among this month’s top options.
Waynesville-based nonprofit spotlights WNC storytellers
The monthly events run April-August and feature Adama Dembele, Ann Miller Woodford, DeWayne Barton, Marsha Almodovar and Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle.
Business, nonprofit roundup: WNC Career Expo coming April 17
Employers will have the opportunity to interview candidates and make employment offers on the spot, and employment experts from NCWorks Career Centers will also offer free interview and resume preparation and support.
Council weighs tax increase, budget cuts to fund pay raises
Asheville City Council learned during an April 9 budget work session that a 4.11% pay raise for city employees next fiscal year would drive the city’s undesignated general fund balance below its preferred minimum.
Veterans Healing Farm searches for new site in Henderson County
The Veterans Healing Farm is seeking to raise $5 million to purchase a new location and expand its offerings year-round.
Sustaining community: A conversation with local candidate Jennifer Horton
Jennifer Horton, a Democrat, is running for Buncombe County Board of Commissioners District 1.
Dancing days: The forgotten history of the Kenilworth Hippodrome
Popular antiques store started as a swinging dance hall in the 1920s.
Around town: Annual Maker Faire hosts innovators of all ages
Maker Faire Asheville returns. Plus: Scuttlebutt premieres at LaZoom Room; a poetry showcase comes to Weaverville; and more!
What’s new in food: Food trucks debut with Native American, Middle Eastern fare
Two recently launched food trucks offer Native American and Middle Eastern fare at local breweries. Also in this week’s food news, a new food hall comes to Fletcher, chefs and bartenders face off at the annual N.C. Restaurant and Lodging Association Chef Showdown, Market Place chef William Dissen releases his debut cookbook and more.
Letter: Still waiting for justice
“Last month, Superior Court Judge Gary Gavenus rejected Chandler’s latest appeal — despite having found that prosecutors withheld favorable evidence and presented interview summaries with ‘outright fabrications.’”
Letter: Next up: Change Asheville’s name
“With this ruling, we must further the agenda to transform this place as only changing its name will accomplish!”
Letter: A vote for increasing parking rates downtown
“The current meter rates are too cheap to encourage use of the city parking structures and lots.”
Letter: Opponents fail to make case against Haw Creek rezoning
“If The Meadows is built, a few people who have been lucky enough to look out at woods on others’ property will instead see yards and houses, like most of the rest of us, and there will be a bit more traffic.