In the aftermath of last night’s Council vote to support same-sex domestic-partner benefits for city employees, four local Baptist ministers held a press conference today to voice their displeasure, while saying they still welcome homosexuals into their congregations
In her last campaign, Mayor Terry Bellamy avoided taking a position for or against same-sex domestic-partner benefits for city employees. At last night’s Asheville City Council meeting, she left little doubt to where she stood, stating her opposition to such benefits and voting against pursuing them. Does Bellamy’s vote help or harm your opinion of the mayor?
Buncombe County commissioners Feb. 2 meeting Commissioners briefed on Forsyth prayer ruling $500,000 in state home-repair funds County seeks federal grant for Eco-Panels The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners kept its Feb. 2 meeting short, dealing mostly with such routine matters as stepping up efforts to collect outstanding property taxes and handing out unused grant … Read more
Reggie Mullins' ringing baritone can command a room. On this night, that room is the sanctuary at First Congregational United Church of Christ in downtown Asheville. He's standing on a newly built stage as the rehearsal swirls around him, and despite the hubbub, Mullins' booming voice demands attention. Let's dance: Choreographer Kevin Iega Jeff leads … Read more
The upcoming year will call for tough political choices, Mayor Terry Bellamy told a roomful of people at the Asheville Downtown Association's annual State of Downtown Luncheon. "Time for heavy lifting": Mayor Terry Bellamy addresses attendees of the Asheville Downtown Association's annual State of Downtown luncheon. Photo by Jonathan Welch "Now is the time for … Read more
