Buncombe County Board of Commissioners March 20, 2012 meeting Environmentalists urge joining billboard lawsuit March 23 proclaimed Women Veterans History Day Two new school buildings are in the works for Asheville. At their March 20 meeting, the Buncombe County commissioners unanimously approved taking the first steps toward replacing the aging Asheville Middle School and Isaac […]
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Commissioners take initial action to build two new schools in Asheville, vote to study construction
The board took the initial action needed to build two new schools in the city of Asheville, voting 5–0 to borrow $2 million from the School Capital Commission Fund to pay for studies and architectural plans.
LIVE: Dispatches from the March 20 Buncombe Commissioners meeting
Among other action scheduled for its March 20 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will consider a move that could help pave the way for $30 million in capital improvements to Asheville Middle and Isaac Dickson Elementary schools. Follow live Twitter coverage here
Buncombe commissioners preview: Back to school
At its March 20 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will consider taking action that could eventually help pave the way for $30 million in capital improvements to Asheville Middle and Isaac Dickson Elementary schools.
Educated, high rent, low pay: an economic snapshot of Buncombe
The NC Justice Center has released economic “snapshots” of North Carolina’s 100 counties. The data for Buncombe Count reveals an area with an educated populace and low unemployment, but struggling with affordability and low wages.
JoAnn Morgan announces run for Buncombe Board of Commissioners
Democrat JoAnn Morgan is jumping into the race for a seat on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners in District 2, which includes much of the eastern part of the county, from Fairview to Barnardsville.
Glenda Weinert announces run for Buncombe County Commission chair
Childcare advocate and businesswoman Glenda Weinert announced Feb. 27 that she will run for chair of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners.
New voting districts dramatically impact WNC
At a Feb. 22 forum hosted by the Asheville-Buncombe County League of Women Voters, Dr. George Peery sought to contextualize new Western North Carolina political districts that have “spawned shocked incredulity, smug sentiments of justifiable payback, outrage, support, and baffled indifference,” he said.
Public gives legislators an earful on water system
The public weighed in on the fate of the city’s water system today, Feb. 23, with the majority telling a study group of four legislators that the utility should remain in the city’s hands. (In this photo, Asheville City Manager Gary Jackson and City council members Jan Davis, Esther Manheimer and Chris Pelly talk with Henderson County Commissioner Charles Messer. Photo by Bill Rhodes)
Buncombe Commissioners vote ‘no’ on mobile homes; Byrd challenges Gantt for board chair
At their Feb. 21 meeting, Buncombe County commissioners denied a rezoning request that would’ve allowed more mobile homes in Reynolds and approved $50,000 for a job training program. Dr. Milton Byrd also announced that he’s going to try to unseat incumbent Board Chair David Gantt by running against him in the May 8 Democratic primary.
LIVE: Commissioners consider rezoning request, more
Among other items on the Feb. 21 meeting agenda, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will consider a rezoning request to allow more development of a 4.45-acre parcel along Bee Ridge Road in Reynolds. This post features live dispatches from the meeting via Twitter.
Buncombe commissioners preview: More mobile homes coming to Reynolds?
Topping the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners’ Feb. 21 agenda is a rezoning request to allow more development of a 4.45-acre parcel along Bee Ridge Road in Reynolds.
Changes celebrated at Buncombe County Health and Human Services Department
About 75 department heads, staffers, elected officials and others gathered Feb. 15 to celebrate recent renovations to the Buncombe County Health and Human Services Department building in downtown Asheville.
(Pictured here: Board chair David Gantt and Commissioner Carol Peterson try out a new kids play area in the building’s lobby. Photos by Bill Rhodes)
Kevin King announces run for Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
Kevin King, a 24–year–old staff writer for the Tribune Papers of WNC, is planning to run for a seat on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners in District 3, which stretches from Arden in the south to Sandymush in the northwest.
Buncombe County creates webpage to help voters find their district
If you’re not sure which voting district you belong to anymore, chances are you’re not alone. But a new online webpage (released by Buncombe County GIS and the Office of Election Services) hopes to help voters find the information they need to get to the polls.
Terry Van Duyn announces run for Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
Democrat Terry Van Duyn announced Feb. 10 that she’s running for a seat on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners in District 3, which stretches from Arden in the south to Sandymush in the northwest.
Ellen Frost announces run for Buncombe Board of Commissioners
Democrat Ellen Frost announced Feb. 9 that she plans to run for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners in District 2, which encompasses much of the eastern part of the county.
Buncombe commissioners: Retreat and advance
Jones urges Asheville Middle School renovation Mandatory trash pickup discussed The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners huddled with staff Jan. 31 to discuss past accomplishments and current priorities. Here's a look at some of the considerable ground they covered during their four-hour retreat. Where we’ve been County Manager Wanda Greene began by handing the commissioners […]
Buncombe Commissioners cancel Feb. 7 meeting
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners canceled today’s Feb. 7 meeting.
It’s official: Jones will seek second term on Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
After indicating for months that she was likely to seek another term on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, Holly Jones made it official Feb. 6: The Democrat will run in the newly formed District 1, which encompasses most of the city of Asheville.
Sunday open thread
Interstate 40 was cleared, Asheville City Council retreated, the downtown Bank of America closed up, the role of religion was fiercely debated at the Buncombe County Board of Education, Shuler bowed out, the city looked at restricting newspaper boxes, Council headed to East Asheville, and a deal over the Occupy Asheville camp remained out of reach. Whew. It was a busy, busy news week in Asheville.