For all the complexity surrounding biofuels, one thing is certain: The market for the vegetable-based, cleaner-than-petroleum fuel is expanding. Goodbye, dirty diesel: Smoky Mountain Biofuels, based in Dillsboro, is in the process of opening 23 new biodiesel pumps. Driver Danny Battista and coowner Alan Begley outside their facility. Jonathan Welch Take the growing biofuels businesses […]
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The Green Scene
Shuler co-sponsors a climate bill Rep. Heath Shuler recently signed on as co-sponsor of a bill to reduce global warming emissions. The Climate Stewardship Act of 2007, also known as H.R. 620 or Gilchrest-Olver after the representatives who introduced it, is one of six bills introduced at the federal level that seek to address climate […]
A Rove by any other name
Whatever could bring Karl Rove to an auditorium at West Henderson High School? The White House senior advisor and deputy chief of staff won thunderous applause and standing ovations with a short appearance at the April 28 convention off the 11th District Republican Party. The GOP’s district party chairman David Sawyer told the crowd that […]
Out of Africa
Across the United States, European honeybees are vanishing at an alarming rate. Some estimates say we’ve lost at least half the nation’s honeybees in the last 10 years. Almost all the feral (wild) bees are gone, except the occasional swarm that takes up residence in a tree or other nonmanaged location. What the buzz is […]
Shuler’s first 100 days
When Rep. Heath Shuler was sworn in back in January, it looked as though the neophyte lawmaker was destined to spend some time in the political wilderness. It didn’t help that he was returning to the city where a promising career as an NFL quarterback had quickly turned sour, making Shuler a pariah among rabid […]
N.C. senators at odds over North Shore Road
In statements issued this week, Sen. Elizabeth Dole supported and Sen. Richard Burr opposed a cash settlement for Swain County.
Shuler makes Rove’s hit list
In the eye’s of Karl Rove, Congressman Heath Shuler has a great big target on his back.
Shuler: No road, thank you — we’ll take cash
Congressman Heath Shuler and others are asking the Interior Department to scrap the controversial North Shore Road project in Swain County.
Shuler sticks to pro-union vote
If you listen to local right-wing radio, perhaps you’ve heard them: Ads that disparage a proposed labor union reform bill and warn freshman Congressman Heath Shuler to vote against it. In Shuler’s case, it seems they wasted their time and money.
Buzzworm news briefs
Creating Lexington Park Few streets have benefited as much from downtown Asheville’s cultural and commercial renaissance as Lexington Avenue. Once seen as one of the city’s least desirable addresses, the street is now home to a number of chic boutiques and popular restaurants. There is even a growing movement to rename the area, with many […]
Land rich, cash poor
The Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park may be in for a windfall of sorts—$1.5 million and $1.9 million in new funding, respectively—if the Bush administration’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2008 is approved. That represents an 11 percent increase for both parks over fiscal year 2006 levels. (Congress has not […]
Latest Shuler post expands his influence
When Democrat Heath Shuler ran against long-time Rep. Charles Taylor, one of the knocks against the upstart challenger was the fact that he wouldn,Aeot be able to bring home the bacon and that constituents would lose an influential voice in Congress ,Aei thanks to Taylor,Aeos 16-year incumbency and his seats on various committees and subcommittees vital to local interests.
New Year’s resolutions
It’s that time of year again when we have to endure the endless ramblings of friends, family and co-workers about all the positive changes they’re going to make in their lives in the coming year — not to mention the meaningless folly of people asking what our New Year’s resolutions are. But I really am […]
The Green Scene
A golden — er, green — opportunity? To local green visionaries, Western North Carolina’s economic future could be as bright and shiny as an emerald city. Entrepreneurs, engineers, economic-development specialists and government representatives gathered at the Green Venture Forum in Enka on Nov. 21 to exchange ideas about a green-technology-based future for WNC. Hosted by […]
The morning after
Those who’ve seen Taylor only in nasty TV spots can have no idea how intelligent he is and how effective he can be as a politician. “You have been sat here too long for any good you have been doing. Depart, and let us have done with you.” Oliver Cromwell delivered those words to the […]
Mr. Shuler goes to Washington—and a very different Congress
Washington bound: Heath Shuler thanked Jesus and his supporters during his acceptance speech at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel. photo by Jonathan Welch Once considered virtually invincible at the polls thanks to weak opponents, his considerable personal fortune and his penchant for bringing home the bacon, Rep. Charles Taylor met his match this time around in […]
Contest Results For Buncombe County – (Unofficial Results)
Election Description: 11/07/2006 GENERALPrint Date: 11/7/2006 10:19:37PM US CONGRESS DISTRICT 1145,467 (59%) DEM – Heath Shuler31,299 (41%) REP – Charles H. Taylor NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 4812,894 (100%) REP – Tom Apodaca NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 4936,320 (66%) DEM – Martin Nesbitt18,815 (34%) REP – R L Clark NC STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 11415,482 (65%) DEM […]
The ball’s in your court
Forgive the sports metaphors — after all, this year there’s an ex-quarterback in the running in Western North Carolina’s most-watched electoral contest. That said, this is decidedly not a game: The ’06 elections could alter the political playing field in ways that will affect everyone who has a stake in public policy. Name your issue […]
Heath Shuler
Heath Shuler Age: 34Residence: WaynesvilleOccupation: entrepreneurEducation: B.S. psychology, Univ. of TennesseeParty: DemocratPolitical experience: None; I am not a career politician. I have been a leader in my community through organizations such as Friends of the Smokies and Character Counts, and I led the fight against the sale of our national forest lands. 1. What should […]
Buzzworm news briefs
Keep writing, I’m reloading courtesy Pack Memorial Library For most contemporary readers, the biggest affront posed by Thomas Wolfe’s 1930 novel, Look Homeward, Angel, is its length. Back in the day, however, Wolfe’s less-than-charitable treatment of his parents, siblings and townspeople in the book provoked anger and indignation. “How could he?” was an oft-heard wail […]
What’s left?
Gordon Smith: “I decided to stop being angry. … I found that action was the best antidote to that pessimism and disenfranchisement.” photo by Jonathan Welch Whether working at the grassroots level or in the blogosphere, local liberals, progressives and moderates are hoping that the upcoming elections will mark a leftward shift in the political […]