Asheville City Council Approves Key Recovery Measures After Tropical Storm Helene
At the November 18, 2024, Asheville City Council meeting, members discussed several agenda items related to recovery from Tropical Storm Helene. The Council focused on restoring city infrastructure, services, and community engagement after the storm.
Share your vision for Swannanoa with county officials, committee
Share your vision for the rebuilding and recovery of Swannanoa. Community residents and business owners are invited to the first Community Design Workshop on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Drop in to the Owen Middle School cafeteria, located at 730 Old U.S. 70, anytime from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Swannanoa’s own Good Company Pizza...
Inside The North Carolina Meat And Three Where The Vegetables Bring Back Childhood For...
Some restaurants win people over with flashy dishes, but Moose Cafe does it with the kind of vegetables that spark instant nostalgia. Locals walk in, take one bite of squash casserole or green beans, and suddenly feel like they are back at a family table from years ago. The place...
Bishop Martin’s Message on Immigration Actions in Charlotte Diocese: A Call for Prayer, Fasting,...
In response to the increased presence of federal immigration officials in the Charlotte metro area, Bishop Michael T. Martin of the Charlotte diocese, which includes Western North Carolina and Asheville, has issued a call to prayer, fasting, and solidarity. Acknowledging the fear and uncertainty many are...
Can We Stop Spreading False Reports, Please?
In the midst of growing concerns about the deployment of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in Asheville, a wave of falsified reports has been circulating on social media platforms. These posts claim sightings of ICE agents in various locations around town, causing panic and fear among the community. However,...
Police searching for missing 15-year-old in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Authorities are searching for a 15-year-old boy who went missing Thursday morning in the Balsam Grove area. Michael Jethro Scott left his home shortly after 8 a.m., according to the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office. He was riding a black Honda 125cc dirt bike and was last seen wearing a Rosman...
Last Night, I was Attacked by a Woman at the Orange Peel
A concert-goer had a disturbing experience at a sold-out They Might Be Giants show at the Orange Peel last night. The individual, who was enjoying the music during the intermission, was confronted by a woman who accused them of pushing her. Despite the victim's insistence that they were merely dancing, the woman...
Suspect in custody after stabbing at Asheville apartment complex, police say
The Asheville Police Department reports a suspect is in custody after a stabbing at an apartment complex on Tuesday.
As Border Patrol generates fear, neighbors and organizations step up
As of noon Thursday, ICE and Border Patrol have engaged in operations from Lenoir to Raleigh, largely avoiding Asheville and much of Western North Carolina. But both agencies are generating a climate of fear statewide, regardless of the city they choose to target. Department of Homeland Security officials announced...
Defense contractor got special treatment in NC. But local legislators say they don’t know...
Measure let companies affected by Helene skip local incentives, bypassing public comment. Pratt & Whitney the only company to take the deal.
