Day: October 12, 2009
Mountains of mums at Arboretum, Oct. 17-18
The North Carolina Arboretum is ablaze with color in fall, and the North Carolina Chrysanthemum Society’s Annual Show, held October 17 and 18, is a perfect occasion to celebrate the fall foliage season.
This year will be very special, as the local chapter hosts the National Chrysanthemum Society Annual Show.
House passes bill for better public access at Catawba Falls
Backed by Rep. Heath Shuler, D-Waynesville, a recently passed federal bill (H.R. 1002) will allow the U.S. Forest Service to buy 88 private acres for better public access to Catawba Falls in McDowell County. With the purchase, the Forest Service can expand the trailhead to the falls and possibly create a parking area. “The public … Read more
The end of Parkside: Coleman withdraws project
The battle over a controversial proposed condo building on formerly public parkland has officially ended, as a representative of developer Stewart Coleman informed city staff on Oct. 8 that he is withdrawing the proposed Parkside project to focus on a tavern he’s building nearby.
Parkside condo project timeline
Here’s a look at some of the key dates in the history of the Parkside condo project. Critics have decried Parkside’s proximity to City Hall and the new Pack Square Park, as well as Buncombe County’s low-profile sale of public parkland to Parkside’s developer. The documents are culled from hundreds of pages of documents obtained … Read more
