A lot of people are understandably concerned, upset or angry about the recent news of — as Cecil Bothwell so bluntly put it in his own press release to WNC media, as well as other friends and associates — his “sacking” by Publisher Jeff Fobes and Managing Editor Jon Elliston. If all we knew was … Read more
Stephen Boyer, president-elect of Asheville Storytelling Circle Founded in 1995, the Asheville Storytelling Circle is a nonprofit organization dedicated to excellence in the oral tradition. ASC affirms various cultures through storytelling, and nourishes the development of emerging and established artists. ASC will host the local Tellabration! event Sunday, Nov. 18, starting at 3 p.m. at … Read more
Occupation: Director, political outreach & education, Conservation Council of North Carolina Education: B.A. history/political science, Warren Wilson College Political experience: Finance Committee, Housing and Community Development Committee, Asheville Transit Commission, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Metropolitan Sewerage District Donors (top 3): Robin Hanes, $1,000; Mack Pearsall, $1,000; Chuck Cole, $1000 Endorsements: Asheville Democracy for America, Asheville Fire … Read more
Occupation: Publisher and editor, Critter Magazine Education: A.A. paralegal studies, Cecil’s College; attended University of South Florida Political experience: None Donors (top 3): Charlie Thomas, $3,000; Scott Riviere, $1000; David Lynch, $600 Endorsements: Sierra Club, Buncombe County Green Party, Mountain Green Party, Asheville Democracy for America If she were an animal, what would it be?: … Read more
Occupation: TopFloorStudio, media and press relations Education: B.A. history, Evergreen State College; master’s candidate in public administration, Western Carolina University Political experience: Asheville Regional Airport Authority, Young Democrats of Buncombe County, French Broad Metropolitan Planning Organization Donors (top 3): Scott Riviere $1,000; Charlie Thomas, $1,000; Alice Brown, $750 Endorsements: Asheville Fire Fighters Association, Asheville Democracy … Read more
Occupation: Business owner (Jan Davis Tire Store) Education: Attended Western Carolina University Political experience: Asheville Planning & Economic Development Committee, Public Safety Committee, Boards & Commissions Committee, Downtown Commission, WNC Regional Air Quality Agency, Historic Resources Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, Civic Center Commission, Tree Commission Donors (top 3): Jerry Sternberg, $1,000; Albert Sneed, $1,000; … Read more
