Clint Parker
Part 2: The Unanswered Questions of Shelton Laurel
Dan Slagle's presentation on the Shelton Laurel Massacre details the varying accounts of the number of raiders, Colonel Allen's involvement, the identities of the victims, the method of killing, and the accountability of Lt. Col. James A. Keith, who was eventually acquitted and escaped jail.
Slagle Unveiling the Shelton Laurel Massacre
The Shelton Laurel Massacre saw conflicting reports on the number of raiders involved, the presence of Colonel Allen, the identities of the victims, and the accountability of those responsible, highlighting the chaotic and brutal nature of the event.
Newton Academy Marks First Education in WNC
Still in the Biltmore area this week, our next historic marker is located at the corner of Biltmore Avenue and Unadilla Avenue in Asheville. The marker reads: Established before 1793 as Union Hill Academy. Named for Rev. George Newton. Present Newton Academy School is the fourth building on this site. The origins of Newton Academy […]
Electoral College Not Outdated, But Legacy of Founding Fathers
Despite the controversies surrounding it, the Electoral College remains an integral part of the American Republic.
Weinert Files for School Board
Buncombe County businesswoman Dr. Glenda Weinert has announced her candidacy for the Buncombe County Board of Education Member at Large. Weinert will appear on the November ballot following her appointment to the position after the resignation of Amanda Simpkins in May 2024. With extensive experience in education, from early childhood to higher education, Weinert’s background […]
Making Biltmore House A Lasting Legacy of Vanderbilt
Called “America’s Finest Home,” this week’s historical marker celebrates the area’s best-known tourist attraction, the Biltmore House. The marker, located off McDowell as you enter the estate, reads: “Designed for George W. Vanderbilt by Richard M. Hunt. Constructed, 1890-1895. Opened to the public, 1930. Three miles west.” As the historical sketch outlines, George Washington Vanderbilt, […]
County Received Nearly $5 Million To Release Arrestees
Did the county's multi-million dollar grant from The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation play a role in Houston's release?
The Flood Of 1916 Remembered
The 1916 flood in Asheville, triggered by two hurricanes, devastated western North Carolina, causing unprecedented destruction, claiming approximately eighty lives, and leading to massive rebuilding efforts, while leaving a lasting impact on the community's infrastructure and history.
Walk/Cycling to Lake Louise Hazardous Without Sidewalk Over Bridge
While there are sidewalks along Merrimon Ave when you get to the bridge that crosses Reems Creek, which allows pedestrians and cars to cross over from one side of the creek to the other, there are no sidewalks on the bridge for pedestrians, and the sidewalk ends about 100-plus feet from the bridge.
Business Holds Annual School Supplies Drive
Leicester businessman Jeff Weller, an Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting a school supplies donation campaign for a local elementary school by serving as a drop-off location for the annual drive. Local residents and businesses can contribute by bringing school supplies to the Edward Jones branch office during regular business hours from Thursday, August 1, […]