A stricter noise ordinance is before Asheville City Council tonight, along with a one-time bonus for city employees and an update on the proposal to merge the city’s water system with the Metropolitan Sewerage District.
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Election 2012: New faces, contested races
VIDEO: Bill Stanley reflects on 24 years of service on the board of commissioners
After serving for 24 years on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, Vice Chair Bill Stanley is retiring this month. In this video, he reflects on his time in county government.
Uncounted Warren Wilson votes could change local election outcome
Uncounted votes from Warren Wilson College residents could determine which political party has a majority of members on the new Buncombe County Board of Commissioners.
Silence is golden: Asheville City Council considers stricter noise rules
Next Tuesday, Nov. 13, Asheville City Council will vote on making the city’s noise ordinance more restrictive. The new rules add shouting, yelling and parties to the list of activities that can result in a citation.
Election results ***UPDATED 10:24 a.m.***
Despite President Barack Obama carrying Buncombe County and winning re-election nationwide, Republicans made gains in tonight’s local elections, winning all the competitive congressional and Statehouse races, while control of the Buncombe County commissioners is possibly headed for a recount. Mark Meadows greets supporters at the Hilton on Long Shoals Road. (Photo by Bill Rhodes)
Ballots in question for 1,000 registered voters at Warren Wilson College
With only a few days remaining before Election Day, Buncombe County Board of Elections has failed to determine the proper ballot for 1,000 registered voters residing on the campus of Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, including students, faculty and staff. UPDATE: This post was updated Nov. 3 with additional information: Some students are being told by election officials that they must vote again for their ballots to count and outside groups are considering legal options.
Infrastructure, service concerns front and center at Shiloh community meeting
Concerns about infrastructure and receiving a fair share of city services took center stage at tonight’s Asheville City Council community meeting in Shiloh. Photo by Max Cooper.
LIVE: Twitter coverage of the Oct. 30 Asheville City Council community meeting
Follow live Twitter coverage of tonight’s Asheville City Council community meeting, at the Shiloh Community Center beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Asheville City Council community meeting in Shiloh tonight
Asheville City Council’s community meeting at the Shiloh Community Center is still on for 6:30 p.m. tonight. Council and city staff will review plans for the South Asheville area and take questions from the public.
LIVE: Updates from the Oct. 23 Asheville City Council meeting
The Oct. 23 Asheville City Council meeting agenda includes rezoning requests concerning a private school and a bicycle taxi service, as well as a range of other items. This post features live updates from the meeting via Twitter
Candidate questionnaire: David Gantt, chair of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
This post features responses to the Xpress questionnaire from Democrat David Gantt, incumbent chair of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. His Republican challenger in this year’s election, J.B. Howard, declined to respond.
Voter guide to District 3 Buncombe County Commissioner candidates
This post features responses to the Xpress questionnaire from the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners candidates in District 3.
Voter guide to District 2 Buncombe County Commissioner candidates
This post features responses to the Xpress questionnaire from the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners candidates in District 2.
Voter guide to District 1 Buncombe County Commissioner candidates
Every election, Xpress queries candidates on key issues. In this post, candidates for the two District 1 seats on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners give their replies: Don Guge, Holly Jones and Brownie Newman. (photo by Max Cooper)
The county lines: Hot buttons and trends in this year’s commissioner races
A look at the issues and what’s at stake in this year’s Buncombe County Board of Commissioners elections. Early voting began today. (photo by Max Cooper)
Commissioners approve conservation easement, more
The board unanimously approved spending $18,000 to help cover the transaction costs for a conservation easement on a 57-acre farm in Leicester.
LIVE: Dispatches from the District 3 Buncombe Commission candidates forum
The League of Women Voters is hosting an Oct. 15 forum for District 3 candidates for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. This post contains live missives from the event via Twitter beginning at about 7:00 p.m.
Buncombe commissioners to consider farmland preservation in Leicester
At its Oct. 16 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will consider paying $18,000 in transaction costs for a conservation easement on a 57-acre farm in Leicester.
District 2 commission candidates differ on jobs, equality
District 2 candidates for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners faced off at an Oct. 8 forum, revealing different views on a variety of issues such as jobs, taxes, equality and more.
Asheville City Council signs off on downtown BID
After months of debate, on Oct. 9 Asheville City Council passed the controversial plan for a downtown Business Improvement District 5-2. Council changed the proposed makeup of the BID’s governing board, and will set a tax rate and other specifics for the district at a later date.