Virus delaying justice in the state’s court system
A court date has yet to be set for the 2017 arrest of Salvador Daniel Chavez-Gutierrez.
Congressional Committee Deputy Director fingers zoning as racist
Discussions have excluded consideration of a strategy that would reduce municipal policing power, lift burdens denying generational wealth creation to people of color, and cost local governments almost nothing.
Weaverville police already using ‘8 Can’t Wait’
Davis clarified that Weaverville Police has long incorporated each policy of the "8 Can't Wait" campaign to reduce police violence.
Congressional candidate Cawthorn rips Dems in local rally
Hendersonville native Cawthorn was enthusiastic and forceful at a local rally Aug. 5 — hurling fastball zingers and witty sharp curves at Democrats.
Cameron Maybin is a motivational leader on Tigers
Asheville native Cameron Maybin is a starter in 2020, emerging as a motivational leader in his third stint with the Detroit Tigers.
Commisioners agree to address systemic racism
As an elected official, Penland said he considered it his job to make sure every citizen has equal access to opportunities. What’s more, the commissioners had already agreed in their strategic plan to address systemic racism, and the staff was already working on it.
We’re all just looking for a little respect
Continual rioting over the weekend came as a result of local governments’ failing to “defund” police. This has lead to injuring the Asheville Police public image as more arrests of unruly mobs were conducted.
Buncombe County Sheriff Miller hires Blake as new Chief Deputy
Herbert Blake has been hired by Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller as Miller’s new Chief Deputy for the Sheriff’s Office.
Pressley, Belcher would rather $1 million go toward resettlement
Buncombe County Commissioner Joe Belcher observed the board was working at cross-purposes at their April 4 briefing. They were considering again a request from the City of Asheville to commit to paying at least $1 million for enhanced aesthetic treatments as the NC DOT reconstructs local sections of I-26.
Ready for the dove opener?
After a long pause in the hunting season, it’s time to kick things off with dove season on September 5th.