Clint Parker
Revelations Keep Coming From Town’s Emails
"The primary reason for my resignation is directly related to my involvement with the town manager, so I can no longer remain objective with regard to her employment with the town or her contract."
Library Group Gets New Logo From Art Students
"FOWL had been used a basic sketch of the library building as a de facto logo image, but the FOWL board of directors was interested in something a little more clear and classy,"
Emails Reveal Town Council Turmoil
Emails tell of the turmoil inside the town government as manager believes some on council working to fire her.
No End To Maple Trace Issue, STR Regulations
At the regular meeting, the council continued to wrestle with the Maple Trace Annexation and short-term rental regulations, both of which were debated ad nauseam and yet again delayed for action at a later date.
Mayor Sees Bright Future For Town
"Weaverville is really at a pivotal point. If you look at what's happening in the town of Weaverville, it's going to change the town dramatically."
Weaverville Town Leadership Imploding?
The attachment in the email from Mayor Patrick Fitzsimmons to colleagues contained concerns about the town manager's performance, including issues regarding sick leave records, emotional behavior, and a fractured leadership staff.
Clement: A Pioneer for Women in Politics
Lillian Exum Clement Stafford was the first female legislator in the South, elected to the North Carolina House in 1920, and her pioneering spirit and legislative accomplishments paved the way for future generations of women in politics.
Deliberations Include Town Manager’s Salary in the Budget
Left out of the additional requests were larger ticket items such as a DC fast charge for the town's EV fleet ($150,000), Main Street Nature Park Upgrades ($182,000), Eller Cove Watershed trail system ($1.072 million), and an Active Weaverville Committee request of over half a million, to name a few.
After Nearly A Decade, Town Attorney Resigns
"With this letter, I hereby tender my resignation as Weaverville’s Town Attorney effective July 1, 2024."
Foundation Awards $10,000 Scholarship to NB High School Senior
The SECU Foundation, a charitable organization funded by members of the State Employees’ Credit Union, has awarded a $10,000 scholarship to Kyra Sowell, a senior at North Buncombe High School. This four-year scholarship will support Sowell’s academic pursuits at UNC-Greensboro, one of the 16 universities in the University of North Carolina System. The prestigious “People […]