Day: August 27, 2008
Asheville City Council reserves site for proposed performing-arts center
While Stewart Coleman‘s controversial Parkside condominium project remains in flux pending a court decision, City Council on Aug. 26 took action on another piece of property behind Coleman’s that could one day become the site for a mixed-use development, the centerpiece of which would be a long-sought state-of-the-art performing-arts center.
Local blogger seeks husband
On her blog, Husband Wanted, Mari Ainsworth puts out a cyber-call for a mate.
Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group
Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group To enhance services for people who have been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia, the Western Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is offering an Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group. The primary focus will be to create a group where early-stage participants can learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, … Read more
Shuler: Let’s focus on energy independence
Much like President John F. Kennedy set a goal to go to the moon, Rep. Heath Shuler believes it’s time for the country to set its sights on another lofty goal. Hot for it: During a talk in Asheville, Rep. Heath Shuler said that a primary goal for the United States is a comprehensive, longrange … Read more
Moving experiences
Accem Scott and Michael Clark are working hard to get people moving—literally. When Xpress caught up with Scott recently, he was in Ohio, between stops on the Tao Brothers Tour: Conscious Movement Across America, which so far has brought free conscious-movement instruction to Baltimore, Philadelphia and Chicago. An acupuncturist, and martial-arts instructor, Scott is one-half … Read more
Buncombe wins again in water battle with Asheville
On Aug. 19, the city of Asheville lost another round in its legal quest to gain control of the city water system’s rates and revenues. The N.C. Court of Appeals reaffirmed a lower court’s decision, finding that state lawmakers did not exceed their constitutional authority when they prohibited the city from charging higher water rates … Read more
