Border Breaches, China Top GOP’s Security Concerns
China and the Mexican border are prime national security concerns for Republicans, who now control the U.S. House.
Woodfin Holds Three Public Hearings on Development
As people complain about development overtaking towns, Woodfin holds three hearings on development, but no one shows up to hear them.
The Great Flood: Myth or Fact?
Is there any evidence of a worldwide flood? There is if you look.
Blade Says He’s Running for Woodfin Mayor
Josh Blade hopes to unseat longtime Woodfin Mayor Jerry VeHaun and plans to run for the seat this year.
Town Holds Annual MLK Day Event
The Town of Weaverville once again held its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day event to commemorate his leadership in the civil rights movement. This year’s keynote speaker was “Dr. Dwight Mullen, a longtime WNC resident and prominent leader in the community.” Dr. “Mullen has spent decades in academia, dedicating his work and providing […]
Buncombe’s Asheville: Reparations Still Idling
On July 30, 2020, Devin Dwyer at ABC News asked if Asheville was a national model for reparations. Two and a half years later, with a $4.1 million budget, the reparations leadership continues to move forward—with planning.
Human Trafficking Awareness Remains Weak
President Joe Biden proclaimed January Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Buncombe County followed suit. The gist of the presentation of the local proclamation was that Buncombe County, being a tourist town, may be somewhat of a hotbed for human trafficking, but nobody gave any clues about the extent of the problem.
Weekend Activities Honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Andrew Aydin, a noted author and activist, and Preston Blakely, the Mayor of Fletcher, spoke at the 42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Prayer Breakfast held at the Crowne Plaza Event Center on Saturday, January 14th. More activity followed throughout the weekend.
5 Teachers Receiving Inaugural “Teachers of Excellence” Award
The Rotary Club of Asheville hosts its inaugural Teachers of Excellence Awards Program luncheon, to be held at noon on January 26 at Trinity Episcopal Church. The goal of this program is to foster and encourage excellence in teaching and reward dedication to education in the Asheville City and Buncombe County School Districts.
Speaker McCarthy Outlines Priority Domestic Issues
As the GOP’s Commitment to America shapes up, local U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards meets constituents in Hendersonville on Monday, Jan. 30.