March 6, 2008 – mountainx.com

Coming to Asheville High School: An alumni hall of fame

March 6, 2008 by Jason Sandford

Nearly complete, the new alumni center at Asheville High School will put a spotlight on students, faculty, staff and administrators who have made their mark.

Highway blogger found not guilty

March 6, 2008 by David Forbes

Jonas Phillips, the West Asheville man arrested for holding an “Impeach Bush/Cheney” sign over the Haywood Road/Interstate 240 overpass in August — a form of protest known as highway blogging — was found not guilty today on charges that he was obstructing the sidewalk and endangering motorists.

Living wage gets legs

March 6, 2008 by Brian Postelle

A local effort to certify businesses that pay a “living wage” gets off the ground with a launch party next Thursday, March 13.

Listening Party: Misgana, Darpa and Every Mother’s Dream

March 6, 2008 by Steve Shanafelt

Here’s the idea: Each week, we pick three local musical acts, link to a site where you can listen to their songs for free, then ask you to spend a few moments of your time to tell us what you think about them. Some may be great, others may be middling or awful — that’s for you to decide. All we ask is that you listen with an open mind.

Anywhere, USA: The movie trailer

March 6, 2008 by Jason Sandford

Anwhere, USA debuts new trailer, giving a first glimpse of the Sundance award-winning film formerly known as Asheville the Movie.

Downtown Master Plan agreement for Asheville

March 20, 2015March 6, 2008 by Jason Sandford

This February 2008 Asheville city staff report explains a resolution authorizing the city of Asheville to contract with planning firm Goody Clancy to develop a Downtown Master Plan for Asheville. Click here to download a PDF of the document.

Inactive hazardous sites inventory

March 20, 2015March 6, 2008 by Jason Sandford

This June 2007 document from the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources lists inactive hazardous sites across the state. Click here to download a PDF of the document.

Asheville Civic Center ban on bags

March 20, 2015March 6, 2008 by Jason Sandford

In this May 2007 staff report from then-Asheville Civic Center Director David Pisha to City Council, Pisha provides an overview of his staff’s event management practices. The report notes an increase in the number of large, arena events and explains that, to increase security, people visiting the Civic Center have been banned from carrying large … Read more

Living Wage campaign

March 20, 2015March 6, 2008 by Jason Sandford

This brochure produced by the Asheville Buncombe Living Wage Campaign aims to have businesses apply for a certification that shows they pay a living wage in the community. Click here to download a PDF of the document.

Letter of complaint regarding Thompson

March 20, 2015March 6, 2008 by Jason Sandford

In this October 2007 letter from Asheville City Attorney Bob Oast to attorney Paul Bidwell, Oast tells Bidwell to inform Reid Thompson that city staff has been instructed not to talk with him. The letter warns Thompson, on several occasions, “had behaved in a manner that has caused them to be concerned for their safety.” … Read more