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8 Retirement Hot Spots Where the Cost of Living Is Skyrocketing Post-Pandemic
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the cost of living has risen in quite a few locations throughout America. This has forced many people to have to relocate, and others who'd initially planned to move to...
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...
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...
Downtown Asheville BID approved by City Council in 5-1 vote; 1st of 2 required votes
ASHEVILLE - City Council approved a downtown Business Improvement District May 14, which would leverage a special tax on property owners to fund additional services for the city's central business district. It is the first of two votes required to establish the BID, and despite vocal opposition at both the night's meeting and a previous public hearing, it found strong conceptual support among council members.
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...
Candler man to serve at least 10 years in prison for copper wire theft, dozens of charges
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A man who authorities say is a habitual felon will spend at least a decade behind bars after pleading guilty to dozens of felony charges on Monday, May 13, in Buncombe County Superior Court, the Buncombe County District Attorney's Office said in a press release.
Body found near Asheville High School; police are investigating
ASHEVILLE - Police are investigating a body that was found May 9 on a sidewalk near 285 McDowell St., close to Asheville High School's campus. Asheville Police Department officers responded to reports of a possible dead body at 8 a.m. that morning, said spokesperson Rick Rice. Asheville Fire Department, the responding emergency medical services agency, confirmed the individual was dead, he said. ...
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...
Black Mountain Town Council indicates support for social district
A public hearing considering the establishment of a social district in downtown Black Mountain was continued, May 13, as the town council sought additional feedback from the Chamber of Commerce on the proposal’s impact on the Sourwood Festival, Holly Jolly and annual Christmas Parade. The meeting will resume in...
Man charged with assault after using American flag as weapon
Asheville Police Department officers arrested a man after he allegedly used an American flag to assault a grocery store employee. Asheville Police responded to Ingles grocery store on Tunnel Road around 1:58 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, for a report of an assault on an employee. The employee confronted the man who was attempting to steal a beverage, according to police reports.
Asheville firefighters, advocates say proposed 4.11% pay increase isn't enough
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — City leaders and community members gathered at Asheville City Hall Tuesday evening to discuss the latest budget proposal for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. City officials say they're proposing a 4.11% pay raise for all city employees, including firefighters. Welcker Taylor, the president of the Firefighters...
Aurora borealis was dazzling. Will northern lights be visible in Asheville, NC again soon?
As photos spread of the stunning aurora borealis display that made a surprise appearance in Western North Carolina the weekend of May 10-11, many residents of the area are wondering whether they might have another chance to see the cosmic phenomenon. Originally, the Citizen Times reported that the auroras were...
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium is back open at full capacity. Can its HVAC handle a hot summer?
ASHEVILLE - As the city continues to explore multimillion-dollar renovations for the aging Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Chris Corl, whose department oversees the venue, said they will also consider downtown sites that could fit a new performing art center in search of a more "cost effective" long-term option. As of March,...
DA removes himself from assault on a female case with Henderson Republican officials
Henderson County District Attorney Andrew Murray has removed himself as prosecutor in an assault case involving county Republican Party officials, saying he has a conflict of interest because of his relationships with the people involved. Murray, a Republican, told the Citizen Times March 13 that he is acquainted with GOP...
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