Leslee Kulba
Public Input Opportunities for School Consolidation
Members of the public are invited to share opinions about school consolidation at select times and places. All comments will be relayed to the NCGA in a report being compiled by Prismatic Services.
Remember to Register for Hauling
Buncombe County has contracted with a new waste hauler, FCC. "To avoid disruptions in service," citizens are urged to register by the end of October.
Asheville Votes on $80 Million Bond Referendum This November
FY 2024-2025 is a year of tax increases for those who live and work in Asheville. That said, leadership and budget directors in the city and county have warned board members that their budgets are structurally unstable and citizens will likely be looking at greater increases in coming years.
Is Tyranny of the Belligerent Anarchy?
A diversity of political opinions is healthy. What is not OK is when one group resorts to threats and violence to coerce its views on others peacefully going about their own business. What is worse is when elected leaders appear to be doing the bidding of the intimidators. Rondell Lance and Van Duncan were interviewed for this article, not because they're both running for office, but because both have historically not been afraid to speak out against the nonsense that has been out of control too long.
The Vision Behind Biltmore’s Vision
Robert Bishop started his own business so he could live every day by his values, high among which is treating people with care. As he nears the 30-year mark, he thanks the Lord that he's been able to make a living doing so.
Slingshots: Feel the Wind on Your Face
Slingshots are a bizarre-looking novelty. They're so rare, it took some digging to find where to get one. As it turns out, they can be rented from the place advertised as "the only dedicated motorcycle rental company in Asheville."
Mission Nurses Threaten Strike
Registered nurses at Mission Hospital and 16 other HCA hospitals are threatening to strike if they can't get more favorable terms in their renewed contracts, Negotiations are ongoing.
Mission Performs First TriClip in North Carolina
A surgical team at Mission Health, led by Dr. Michael Chenier, has successfully completed the first TriClip intervention in North Carolina. Approval for the procedure was expedited, so, until more data is collected guaranteeing its safety, the FDA recommends that its use be limited to specially-trained, multidisciplinary teams at large-volume centers.
He-Said/She-Said from the Library Brawl
Three locals attended what appeared to be a training session for guerrilla warfare, free and open to the public and on public property. They were called out as Zionists and a fight ensued. The "Zionists" were the only ones treated for minor injuries after the police arrived, and the police are requesting help identifying perpetrators in the ongoing investigation.
A-B Tech Culinary Grad Knows How to Win
Roman Nourse wasn't as interested as he thought he was in meteorology, but cooking was something he found to be worth all the time and resources it takes to be the very best.