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Asheville: group should be sanctioned for new suit to save Confederate NC gov. monument
ASHEVILLE - a Civil War history group and its attorney should face sanctions for bringing another lawsuit to stop the removal of a Confederate governor's monument, the city says. In a May 13 Buncombe County Superior Court filing, the city said three courts had already ruled against the Society for...
Canton, Haywood County leaders weigh in on possible sale of former paper mill
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — The first steps in selling Canton's shuttered paper mill are underway. A demolition and redevelopment company from the Midwest is expressing interest. Canton and Haywood County leaders are weighing in. Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers and Haywood County Board of Commissioners Chairman Kevin Ensley say they’re...
Rainbow paint vandalism on Beaucatcher Mountain rock face under investigation
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) -- An investigation is underway after vandals poured a rainbow of paint on the rock face of Beaucatcher Mountain along Interstate 240. Asheville police say officers responded to a call on Tuesday at around 4:26 p.m. of people pouring paint from the top of the rocks, often called "the cut." The property belongs to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Your guide to the week ahead – family fun for the week of May 17
Parents, this is the week to look at scheduling a night or morning out, planning a hike with your kids (you can do it!), and finding ways to make life a little easier. We’ve got you covered with things to do and news you can use at wncparent.com. Does...
Asheville area luxury houses sold for up to $4 million in Q1; what taxes do they pay?
ASHEVILLE - Buncombe County mansions sold for millions of dollars in the first quarter of the year, according to recent Citizen Times reporting, some with features such as infinity pools and elevators − but when it comes to taxes, some paid less than half their sales values. Having a...
Western North Carolina AIDS Project battles epidemic among rural residents
[Editor’s note: This article was originally published by the University of North Carolina Media Hub. Asheville Watchdog is republishing it with its permission.]. Raymond Velazquez stood in the Asheville post office in a daze. Holding a letter from the blood bank in his hands, he read the lines of print over and over: HIV antibodies had been detected in his blood.
Missouri demolition, redevelopment company may buy closed Canton paper plant
A Missouri demolition and redevelopment company may buy Canton's closed factory, a year after its sudden shuttering upended an economy and identity built over a century of paper production. The current owner, Pactiv Evergreen of Illinois, said it had signed a letter of intent, agreeing to bargain solely with Spirtas...
As NCDOT buys land for I-26 Connector, negotiation can pay off for property owners, Watchdog analysis shows
After 35 years of talking, planning, designing and redesigning, the I-26 Connector project is finally underway, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation or its contractors are buying land to accommodate the north-to-south downtown bypass. As Asheville Watchdog reported in early March, the NCDOT has been acquiring land for more...
7 Cutest Small Towns in NC: How many are in the Asheville, Western NC area? What to know.
WorldAtlas has released a list of seven Cutest Small Towns in North Carolina – and it may come as no surprise to Asheville residents that many of its choices were located in Western North Carolina. WorldAtlas, founded in 1994 by cartographer John Moen and his wife Chris Woolwine-Moen, publishes...
Answer Man: Dogs not allowed in local cafes? Health department rules against dogs inside?
ASHEVILLE - Today's burning question concerns dogs in cafes. Why aren't our furry friends allowed in coffee shops?. Have other questions for our staff? Email Executive Editor Karen Chávez at KChavez@citizentimes.com and your question could appear in an upcoming column. Question: Asheville is one of the most dog friendly...
Reparations commission offers more recommendations, but not all members agree
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — During Monday night's reparations commission meeting, community members and city leaders gathered to discuss a few more recommendations. The recommendations focused on education, including early childhood education for Black students and more resources for Black students in post-secondary institutions. News 13 previously reported on four...
Honoring Nature: Early Southern Appalachian Landscape Painting
Honoring Nature: Early Southern Appalachian Landscape Painting. In the early 1900s, travel by train and automobile became more accessible in the United States, leading to an increase in tourism and a revitalized interest in landscape painting. The relative ease of transportation, as well as the creation of National Parks, allowed people to experience the breathtaking landscapes of the United States in new ways. Artists traveled along popular routes, recording the terrain they encountered.
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