Clint Parker
A Dark History Chapter in County’s History
For this week’s history article, we are departing from the state’s historical markers and going to one that was placed in the Pack Square area of downtown Asheville in 2021 by several agencies. Buncombe Community Remembrance Project, the MLK Association of Asheville, and Buncombe County joined with the Equal Justice Initiative by, placing the “Lynchings […]
Storytelling Comes to Town
The Weaverville Community Center will host an evening of captivating storytelling with members of the Asheville Storytelling Circle on Thursday, August 15th at 7 PM. The event, titled “Love From Appalachia,” features local storytellers Charlie St. Clair, Catherine Yael Serota, Sandra Gudger, and Pete Koschnick, who promise to deliver narratives that will touch hearts and […]
Maple Trace Finally Gets Annexed
"Stay for the rest of the meeting," Nagle shouted to those Maple Trace residents leaving as they walked out. The meeting was paused while the residents left. Nagle later told the Tribune that the residents got what they wanted, and they left, not caring about town business.
Meadows Reunion Coming Up
The annual reunion of the descendants of Jack and Betty Meadows is coming up soon on a different Sunday than in the past. The event will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the Leicester Community Center, located at 2979 New Leicester Highway in Leicester, North Carolina. The community center’s playground will be open […]
Lion’s Club 10th Annual Car Show
The 10th Annual Weaverville Lion’s Club Car Show was held on Saturday, July 27, on the baseball field at the Weaverville Primary School. More than 50 cars were displayed for car enthusiasts from the area to fawn over. Lion’s Club member Dr. Woody Bolinger told the Tribune that the money raised was for a variety […]
Emails Highlight Contention Between Manager, Council
Weaverville Town Manager Selena Coffey should be back from medical leave by the time this article is on the streets. The Tribune obtained a copy of her doctor’s note placing her on medical leave back on June 18. It says: “To Whom It May Concern: Selena D. Coffey was a patient in The Family Health […]
Masa Leaves Legacy In Mountains
Down on Pack Square in the heart of downtown Asheville, there is this historical marker – “George Masa – a Japanese photographer. Born Masahara Iizuka. Advocate of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Appalachian Trail. His studio was nearby.” George Masa, born Masahara Iizuka in Osaka, Japan, has an uncertain birth year, with records suggesting […]
Businessman: Vaping Being Taking Over by Big Tobacco
"There is a huge public 'fire storm' coming once everyone realizes that big tobacco and our lawmakers have effectively banned 99% of all vapor products in North Carolina."
DNA: A Challenge to Evolutionary Theory
DNA's primary challenge to evolutionary theory is its immense complexity.
The Allen School: Educating African Americans in Western North Carolina
This state historical marker is located on College Street near Oak Street, in Asheville, and reads, “Allen School – Established in 1887 to educate African Americans in western N.C. Emerged as residential preparatory school for Black women. Was 1/3 mi. E until 1974.” According to the historical sketch accompanying the marker on the state website, […]