If a Tree Falls in the Forest, Does it Make a Sound?
If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it fall, does it make a sound? I think we all know the answer to this question. Just because no one is there to hear it doesn’t change the characteristics of the falling tree. The same goes for Weaverville Town Councilwoman […]
Council Looks to Simplify Outdoor Lighting, Reduce Noise
Among their agenda items at their July meeting, Weaverville Town Council looked to simplify their outdoor lighting policy and reduce noise.
Calls for Councilwoman’s Resignation at Monthly Meeting
A meme posted by Weaverville Town Councilwoman Michele Wood leads to calls for her resignation and that of Town Attorney Jennifer Jones.
ServisFirst Bank Expanding into WNC With Trusted Local Bankers
ServisFirst Bank is expanding to WNC and will be offering everything from micro-loans for mom-and-pop companies up to $250 million loans for larger privately owned and operated businesses.
Benefit Film Honors ‘72 Hoops Champion Bearcats
This year is the 50th anniversary of the historic state basketball championship that Hendersonville Bearcats won with a mostly black lineup and in playing schools with many more students.
New Season for NC Stage Company Announced
New stimulating plays planned for the NC Stage Company's upcoming season.
Asheville’s Cam Maybin is Baseball Analyst on Television
Cameron Maybin transitioned this year from MLB player to TV analyst for two storied franchises.
Softball Returns to Beech Community Field
The crack of the bat, the yells of the players, and the bright lights illuminating the field returned to the Beech Community recently. It was the first time since 2019 that league games returned to the community center since the Beech Community Softball League fell apart and then the COVID pandemic in 2020 shut everything […]
One Nation Under Judges: Part 3
Note: Previous installment can be read in Issue 30 of the Tribune Papers. Hence By simply having the gumption to claim it, Marshall claimed the Court’s right of judicial review. That was all there was to it. Although Marbury v. Madison was the first case asserting the power of judicial review, it was not a […]
City and County Suing Mission Hospital
Litigation filed by high-power attorneys working on behalf of the City of Asheville and Buncombe County against HCA Mission reads rather light-weight and undirected.