Leslee Kulba
I-26 Connector Construction Moves Forward
Waiting for work on the I-26 Connector project, Country Inn & Suites risked building a hotel, and it's been operating 8 years. EarthFare went out of business and came back. Last week, construction finally began with the first among many road closures to come on I-40 in coming months.
Philly Italian Subs and Pasta: A Culinary Gem in Asheville
Howard Knepper insists on using the best marinara, meats, and bread in the world. Business has been so good at Philly Italian Subs and Pasta, he opened a franchise in Atlanta.
Controversy Surrounds Mission Health’s Expansion Amid Concerns Over Care Quality
In a real free-market economy, we would have had three new emergency medical facilities in Buncombe County in the time it has taken for three parties to sue and countersue and exert whatever powers of pull they can muster to vie for the coveted CON to build just one. Additionally, nobody has published estimates of what all this rent-seeking is doing to the costs of local healthcare or how much the frightening polemics are discouraging patients from accessing needed care.
New Owner Continues Legacy of Preserving Memories
On the cusp of retirement, Ralph Squiers of Videomaster Productions looks back on 38 years of preserving customers' precious memories as one after another recording medium became obsolete. At the helm now is Elliot Kulwiec, owner of Ball Photo.
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."