The hearing will offer residents the chance to weigh in on the spending plan, first unveiled May 9.
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Letter: Choose paper over plastic to help planet
“Even if it is something as simple as using paper bags instead of plastic bags, every little bit counts.”
Letter: Illusions of sustainability
“The word sustainable has become a front word disguising ever more development, ever more environmental atrocity.”
Letter: Don’t legislate plastic-bag reduction
“The solution, to my mind, is to educate the public about the harm that single-use plastic bags can inflict on the environment, not to ban the use of these bags through legislation.”
The elusive morels: Their season was exciting, challenging — and way too short
The thrill of the hunt keeps the morel pursuit engaging, frustrating and thrilling, all at once.
Beer Scout: Changes abound heading into AVL Beer Week
Terra Nova rises from Bhramari’s ashes, while Highland overcomes various obstacles.
Buncombe unveils proposed budget with modest bump for schools
The $423.6 million general fund budget for fiscal year 2023-24, as presented by County Manager Avril Pinder during the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting May 16, represents a roughly 6.4% increase over the budget adopted last year.
Grant offers job training for low-income young adults after incarceration
When Phillip Cooper completed a prison sentence in 2010, he spent months applying for jobs that he was told would be available to those with a criminal record. But no one would give him a chance.
Scott McMicken, Indigo De Souza and Avey Tare release new albums
Three of Asheville’s most acclaimed artists add to their already impressive catalogs.
Green roundup: Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail nearing launch
Snorkel trail to put visitors face-to-face with underwater river dwellers.
Down Town, Part 9: An old idea — the business improvement district — gets new life
“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.”
SART returns to repertory roots with dual productions
“Say Goodnight, Gracie,” opens May 18, followed by “The Azure Sky in Oz” on May 19.
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.
ESPN’s Ryan McGee recalls colorful summer with Asheville Tourists
ESPN’S Ryan McGee spoke with Xpress about his new book about interning with the Asheville Tourists in 1994.