COVID-19 Reality Versus Public Policy
Political Agendas Are Distorting Public Perception and Policy.
East Upsets Henderson High, West & TCR Roll
East Henderson varsity volleyballers celebrated Christmas early by knocking off Mountain Six leader Hendersonville Dec. 21 thanks to a 10-0 run in the fifth and deciding set.
Nations’ Rankings of Freedoms 2020
Each year, the report ranks the nations of the world in terms of multiple measures of personal and economic freedom.
Town looks to Expand Council, Mayor’s Powers
Weaverville Town Council met for its last time in 2020 on Monday (December 21), and with that meeting, set about to expand the board’s members.
Wrecking Ball to Demolish Arts & Crafts Homes
The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County has confirmed that most of the 100 block of Charlotte Street from Chestnut to Baird Street is being considered for demolition.
Town Votes to Remove Moratorium
After undertaking a contentious re-zoning appeal (see last week’s issue for the story), which took up nearly half their December meeting, Woodfin Commissioners moved on to other business.
Is North Carolina a Good State to go Off-Grid?
Ready to break free from all the crap that’s going on in the world? Want to live off-grid and cut all ties and just be left alone? Can you even do that in North Carolina?
New Executive Director Familiar Face
The new executive director for Emerald Ridge Rehab and Care Center is an old familiar face, Tom Hager.
Increase Alcohol Sales has Drawbacks
Remember all those increases in alcohol sales the Tribune has reported on in the past months? Well, every rose has its thorns and it looks like there are some negative effects from all that drinking.
County Reviews COVID’s Economic Impact
At a budget retreat the Buncombe County Commissioners held on December 10, staff reported that the impacts of COVID-19 on the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, were not that bad.