Day: March 20, 2009
Richmond Hill Inn foreclosure, fire inspection, tax records
Five months before a devastating March 19 fire destroyed the Richmond Hill Inn’s historic mansion, legal battles had been heating up between the current and former owners of the property. The fire was intentionally set, according to investigators. William Gray bought the property in 2005 for $10.4 million from owners Albert and Marge Michel of … Read more
Ready, set, go!
Register now for the April 11 AllStar 5K and Kids Bike Challenge, says local sports organizer Randy Bassham. The race event will benefit the Multi Purpose Athletic & Community Complex (MPAC), a nonprofit multi-sport project Bassham is spearheading. Break out the Lycra and run wild through North Asheville as that All Star you are, he … Read more
Asheville Fire Department: Richmond Hill blaze was arson
The fire that destroyed the historic Richmond Hill Inn early Thursday was intentionally set, according to a release from the Asheville Fire Department. There is no suspect at this time.