Asheville Mayor and County Board Chair Speak at LAF Forum
Of great importance to county and city citizens is the current information and plans for the coming year by both the city and the county. The two, Mayor Manheimer and County Board Chairman Brownie Newman, spoke during a luncheon given by LAF and presented their budgets and plans.
Mission Hospital May Face Competition
As HCA's Mission Hospital expands, a new competitor considers entering the healthcare market in Western North Carolina.
Commissioners Puzzle Over Gov. Funds
The Buncombe County Commissioners flexed their powers to spend federal money on affordable housing and Pre-K, local taxpayer dollars on an aggressive bond program for affordable housing & green spaces, as well as tourists' dollars on basic government services.
Wanted: County Lobbyist
Buncombe County released a RFP for lobbying services. Chair Brownie Newman couldn’t remember a time when the county retained a lobbyist.