Bingham Academy: First School In The South To Have a Gym, Swimming Pool
This week, continuing the historical sign series, the Tribune is featuring the sign along Riverside Drive in Woodfin, near the Department of Transportation facility.
Affordable Housing on Prime Real Estate
The Development Finance Initiative of the School of Government is moving forward with selecting which parcels owned by Buncombe County in downtown Asheville will be converted into affordable housing developments. Also, the commissioners are leaning toward imposing a one-year moratorium on crypto farms.
Catch-22 in Patrolling US 23/Future 26
At a meeting with the Woodfin Town Council, Police Chief Michael Dyke was questioned about his department's response to accidents and speeding drivers on the section of US 19/Future I-26 that passes through Woodfin.
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.
Town Tackles Stormwater, Query Police Patrols On Future I26
At Woodfin's February monthly meeting, the council took on their police department's patrolling of US 19/Future I-26 and implemented a new stormwater ordinance, among other items.
10th Annual Chilly 8k & 1 Mile Challenge
The annual Chilly Challenge was held on Saturday (Feb. 25th). This was the 10th Annual Chilly Challenge 8K and 1-Mile Chili Chase. Participants were encouraged to run and/or walk, and it is open to all ages. The event is hosted by the North Buncombe Middle School PTO and is designed to raise much-needed funding for […]
The Asheville Coalition for Public Safety Speaks Out
Editor’s Note: This was written by Bailey Stockwell. Good afternoon, Council and Commissioners, We hope the below will effectively convey some of our thoughts on the latest National Alliance to End Homelessness presentation. The recommendations are printed in bold, and our collective thoughts are highlighted afterwards in yellow. We feel this appears to be an […]
Compounding the Housing Crisis
For years, conservative think tanks have been compiling reports demonstrating what should be obvious: zoning and land-use regulations pose costs of compliance that drive up the price of housing, significantly contributing to shortages in affordable housing. The reviewed article, by Vanessa Brown Calder, is an oldie but a goodie.
South College Asheville Launches First Physician Assistant Program
The South College Asheville Physician Assistant program officially launched on Jan. 23 with the first class of 84 students who are pursuing a Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Enrollment is now open for the next cohort, which starts in January 2024.
Bearcat Boys, Rocket Squads Advance Furthest
Several Hendersonville Bearcats took turns with huge scoring performances recently, while Reynolds girls and boys like HHS won twice in playoffs last week.