LAF Panel Discusses State of Local News in Western North Carolina

Five leading journalists in Western North Carolina discuss their thoughts on the media today, what some of the significant factors are and how they strive to report the news best to their audience.

Leadership Asheville Forum Discusses Election Integrity in NC

Justice Robert F. Orr and Chris Cooper of Western Carolina University spoke about many of the current issues facing North Carolina in holding fair elections.

Meeting the WNC State House Candidates

Four local State Representatives running for office answered a series of questions at the Leadership Asheville Luncheon Forum.

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.

LAF Highlights Asheville’s Candidates for Mayor

Leadership Asheville Forum held a forum to present the positions by the candidates of the ongoing race for the mayor of Asheville. Four of the five candidates introduced themselves and answered questions on their points of view.

Second Forum Held on Housing Issues in Asheville

Leadership Asheville Forum held the second of their educational forums on affordable housing in Asheville and Buncombe County.

LAF Spotlights Asheville’s Affordable Housing Issues

The Leadership Asheville Forum with Nancy Waldrup, President, thinks that solutions to the housing issues in the Asheville area need to be discussed, digested, and analyzed by those in the community.  The community’s input is an important part of the solution.

Looking Ahead with Leadership Asheville & John Ross

Local author John Ross spoke at the Leadership Asheville (LAF) virtual Forum. The presentation concentrated on the future of the French Broad River watershed, so that the right steps will be taken now to be sure it will sustain the human population for years to come.