Day: September 23, 2009
Buncombe Commissioners: Talking Trash
New company to haul Buncombe trash County closer to 911 agreement Honor and Remember flag gets unanimous support by Brian Postelle Republic Services of North Carolina, better known locally as GDS, has been picking up curbside trash and recyclables in Buncombe County since 2000, but it appears that a new company may soon be taking … Read more
The choice is yours
Here we go: Three mayoral candidates and nine Council candidates are on the ballot heading into the primaries. Early voting for Asheville's municipal election began on Sept. 17 and runs through Oct. 3, followed by the big day at the polls on Oct. 6. This year's campaign season has already seen some shakeups since filing … Read more
Eliada Homes’ new corn maze puts you in the thick of it
It's a massive field of green. The tall and tasseled corn covers about 10 acres of land on the campus of Eliada Homes for Children just off Leicester Highway in West Asheville. Inside, more than 3 miles of trails have been carved in the shape of castle towers and walls. It's Eliada Home for Children's … Read more
Slavery and Emancipation at Pack Library
Asheville's history is inextricably tied to the "peculiar institution" of slavery in America. Both the large picture and the local are spotlighted in the exhibit "Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation" at Pack Memorial Library through Oct. 31. Road to Emancipation: At its opening reception last week, the exhibit "Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey … Read more
Campaign Calendar
Thursday, Sept. 17: Early voting began for the primary election (Asheville only). For details, contact Buncombe County Election Services at 250-4200, or visit www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/election. Wednesday, Sept. 23: Mountain Xpress publishes its primary voter guide for Asheville Council and mayoral candidates. Thursday, Oct. 1: The South Asheville Rotary Club presents a forum for Asheville Council candidates, … Read more
Asheville Holiday parade seeks more applicants for "old-time" event
The Asheville Holiday Parade will feature a distinct and old-timey theme this year. "We're going to have lots and lots of horses," says parade Director Sandie Rhodes, who quickly adds, "and a lot of poop picker-uppers." From 20 members of the Asheville High School 4-H club in full costume commanding their steeds to a Clydesdale … Read more
Slain woman’s DNA not found in hair and teeth
DNA testing completed in March showed that hair and teeth taken from the home of Lewis Kyle Wilson last November do not match that of slain prostitute Kelly Lane Smith, Asheville police revealed recently. Wilson had been named a "person of interest" in the 2006 murder, and he remains in jail on charges of brutally … Read more
