Is the Council Asking the Wrong Question?
Why is it that so many weakly educated, well-intended people seem to always think that the solution to any perceived problem is to throw more money at it? Even when there is no problem, these folks like to throw more money at their perceived problems as though that will somehow improve and blow away the […]
Outlook: Recovery Amidst Uncertainty
For the first quarter of FY 2022–2023, the City of Asheville's financials are healthier than last year's, but still show a need for improvement. Highlights and lowlights included a tax settlement with Mission/HCA, a new management contract for the Municipal Golf Course, recruiting efforts for the police department, and ongoing transit struggles.
The Routinization of Bear Killings
The long days of bloodshed are upon us, and with them come the weapons of autumn. In our national forests belonging to all tax-paying American citizens come mostly men and some women, armed to the teeth, are accompanied by bony hunting hounds deprived of food in the days prior to the hunt in order to […]
Scientific Discoveries the Bible Knew Before Science
While the Bible may not be a science book, it does contain scientific facts known centuries before science.
Quick Council Meeting After Two Items Moved from Agenda
It was a short meeting for members of the Weaverville Town Council after two agenda items dealing with the low-income development along Monticello Road were removed from the agenda.
Veterans Day Observance
Weaverville will hold its annual Veterans Day Observance on Friday, November 11th at 11 a.m. in the Community Center at Lake Louise. This year, the veterans will be honored with a patriotic music salute performed by Anita and Luis Diaz, both former members of the United States Air Force Band. After their service to our […]
Jodi O’Hara’s Paintings Carrying Purpose & Hope
The main components of Jodi's paintings are birds in flight, humans covered in earth tones, powerful compositions, and dramatic but deliberate mark-making.
Brevard Philharmonic Features Brahms’ Beloved Violin Concerto
James Fellenbaum will lead the Brevard Philharmonic for their second concert of the season.
Elections Board Responds to Voter Group’s Demand Letter
The Buncombe County Board of Elections responded to the demand letter from a voter integrity group.
Council Slow to Fund Housing Urgency
Six years after voters passed a $25 million bond referendum for affordable housing, a change in plans left the Asheville City Council at-risk of forfeiting $6 million in proceeds. Here's how the council legitimized missing the deadline for spending all funds.