March 31, 2008 – mountainx.com

Two controversial businesspeople appointed to Buncombe environmental board

March 31, 2008 by David Forbes

With little fanfare, the Buncombe County commissioners appointed seven people to the Environmental Advisory Board at its March 25 meeting. They include two who’ve been attacked by environmentalists for their pro-development stance: Robert Jolly, who’s been the focus of considerable controversy in the past, and real-estate investor (and former billboard-company owner) Mike Summey.

Asheville commission to hear Parkside plan

March 31, 2008 by Brian Postelle

A controversial 11-story building proposed on land adjacent to Asheville City Hall appears before the city Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, April 2.

Obama campaign opens up in Asheville

March 31, 2008 by Nelda Holder

Presidential politics comes to Western North Carolina at an open house at the new Obama office this Wednesday, plus other area events.

Asheville’s 2007 annual water quality report

March 20, 2015March 31, 2008 by Jason Sandford

The city of Asheville released its annual water quality report in March 2008. The federally mandated report card aims to educate customers on what’s in their drinking water and will be distributed in customers’ bills. According to the report, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has found that city’s drinking water meets or exceeds all safe … Read more

Edgy Mama: Picky, persnickety, fussy eaters

March 31, 2008 by Anne Fitten Glenn

“My kids excel in a number of areas, but they are at the top of the heap when it comes to picky eating.”

Two controversial businesspeople appointed to Buncombe environmental board

Asheville commission to hear Parkside plan

Obama campaign opens up in Asheville

Asheville’s 2007 annual water quality report

Edgy Mama: Picky, persnickety, fussy eaters

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