Reorganizing the Grove Arcade’s financial structure — necessary to take advantage of new tax laws — touched off a lengthy battle during the Asheville City Council’s Dec. 14 work session. Aaron Zaretsky, executive director of the Grove Arcade Public Market Foundation, told City Council that the foundation is in final negotiations with a corporation that … Read more
The Transportation Advisory Committee voted unanimously to keep the I-26 connector project on schedule, but also asked the N.C. Department of Transportation to accept public comments while designing the highway. More than 50 people gathered at the TAC hearing, which is held every other year to help DOT prioritize its statewide road-improvement plans. Many in … Read more
UNCA is apparently moving forward on its pledge to create a campus that serves residents of all ages. Chancellor Jim Mullen reported at Asheville City Council’s Dec. 14 work session that, in addition to its new building for the Center for Creative Retirement, the university is looking to create opportunities for young kids, as well. … Read more
A basic state of alert You better watch out, you better not pout: Y2K is coming to town. So, who’s ready? Are you? Asheville Police Chief Will Annarino says he’s usually in bed by 10 p.m., most nights — but, this year, he’ll join scads of emergency/city/county/information-system/utility crews who’ll be standing by at midnight on … Read more
Give the Civic Center its due There has been much discussion in the last few months concerning the Asheville Civic Center. It has been said that it is old and worn out. It has been said that it is outdated and needs to be replaced. A recent writer blamed the current condition on its management. … Read more
