“Here’s the way I look at Asheville: Every 10 years they want to rebuild the wheel,” says downtown resident Kim MacQueen. “It’s a town that’s really comfortable with charrettes.”
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Buncombe’s proposed budget keeps current property tax rate, continues community investments, & more
Press release from Buncombe County Government: Buncombe County Commissioners are in the homestretch for creating a budget for fiscal year 2024, which runs from July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024. During their meeting on May 16, County Manager Avril Pinder presented her recommended budget featuring no increase to the property tax rate. The $423,560,422 proposed spending […]
Down Town, Part 8: Who’s in charge here?
Under Asheville’s “council-manager” form of government — sometimes also known as “strong manager, weak council” — only City Manager Debra Campbell is authorized to operate the city’s levers of power. Mayor Esther Manheimer has officiating duties but has no more authority than any other member of the city council.
Letter: GOP’s focus on drag queens isn’t about protecting children
“Many conservatives are quick to equate drag queens with pedophilia and other forms of child abuse, but the weight of historical evidence should make us more concerned about trusting children in the company of priests and youth pastors.”
Asheville floats $4M police boost in proposed budget
In her proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-24, City Manager Debra Campbell wants to give the Asheville Police Department a bump of almost $4 million — an increase of more than 13% over current funding levels.
Commissioners consider education needs, fire district requests, & community investments during budget workshop
Press release from Buncombe County Government: During its budget work session, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners heard requests from schools and fire districts while also considering multiple areas of community investment. The May 9 budget session was the last of a months-long process crafting the fiscal year 2024 (FY24) budget, which runs from July […]
Update on shooting at Buncombe County magistrate’s office
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: At approximately 1:40 a.m. this morning, a deputy with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office was securing warrants and assisting a woman at the magistrate’s office with securing a protective order from an incident that had recently occurred. The magistrate’s office is located in the lobby of the Buncombe […]
Weaverville Police seeks information about larceny
Press release from Weaverville Police Department: The Weaverville Police Department is seeking any information with regards to the larceny of items from Tractor Supply of 14 Monticello Rd, the morning of 05/05/2023. Multiple pieces of equipment were stolen, including two 6×14 utility trailers and various agricultural items. The vehicle used for the crime was a […]
Firearms experts discuss rise of ghost guns in Asheville
Ghost gun kits and other homemade firearms exist in a legal gray area, says Asheville Police Capt. Joe Silberman. That loophole creates the potential for the weapons to end up in the wrong hands.
Commissioners approve moratorium on crypto mining, adjust Juneteenth holiday, & more
Press release from Buncombe County Government: The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners is moving forward with a moratorium on cryptocurrency mining. Commissioners approved the one-year ban after holding a public hearing during their meeting on May 2. The County’s current ordinances do not define cryptocurrency mining as a specific use. Cryptocurrency mining operations can negatively […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office looking for suspects With black Dodge truck
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Buncombe County Property Crimes Detectives with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office are seeking any information to find the person and vehicle pictured. This individual is believed to have been involved in a theft in the Leicester community. The vehicle is a black, single-cab, short-wheelbase, Dodge truck with distinctive […]
My story: Every day needs a night
I have a T-shirt with text on the front that reads, “Every day needs a night.” I was thinking of this recently as I drove home from a friend’s house one night after 10 p.m. On my 30-minute drive, I traveled several winding, two-lane roads, through forest, field and farmland. Though each road may have […]
Commissioners consider criteria for conservation easements
According to a presentation available prior to the meeting, the county plans to use a point system to score eligible projects. Points will be awarded for work that would protect a scenic viewshed, preserve water quality and conserve working forests, among other criteria.
From Asheville Watchdog: Arrested, released, again and again: The revolving door of Asheville’s justice system
A core group of people are responsible for a disproportionate amount of crimes in and around downtown and the cycle continues because local and state governments have failed to adequately invest in treatment, housing and alternatives to arrest.
Asheville Parks & Recreation brings free movies under the stars to downtown park
Press release from the city of Asheville: A summer tradition for many Ashevillians returns to Pack Square Park on Friday, May 12. The popular Movies in the Park series produced by Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) begins its 2023 season with a showing of DC League of Super-Pets. Community members are invited to bring blankets […]
Letter: City’s radio support creates conflict of interest
“We feel it is a conflict of interest for one city entity to sponsor a station that promotes a ‘weekly anarchist show’ with what appears to be a very anti-police agenda.”
City of Asheville announces downtown safety initiative kicking off May 1
Press release from City of Asheville Due to a number of incidents impacting public safety, the City of Asheville is taking targeted steps to address the rise of crime especially in downtown Asheville. There are complex circumstances contributing to the safety issues that Asheville is currently seeing downtown and it will take a community response […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office request for public’s help identifying individual
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual in this photograph. She is currently a person of interest in a reported larceny. This crime was committed in the Rotunda Circle area off New Leicester Highway in Buncombe County, NC. If you have any information please contact BCSO Detective […]
Letter: Serve the people, not just the rich and powerful
“Our local leaders are promoting the same old ineffectual solutions of accelerating economic growth for the rich, comfortable and politically powerful.”
Creatives in the Crowd: Forrest Douglas spreads opportunity via tattooing
The Asheville native freely shares his body art knowledge, and his generosity is proving contagious.
Letter: Asheville needs organized solutions for homeless situation
“It is blatantly obvious to me that there are many homeless advocates and agencies in such a small city, yet rarely do I read about collaboration and true problem-solving for the social issues among these agencies.”