March 22, 2010 – mountainx.com

Asheville City Council preview: Larchmont and URTV

March 22, 2010 by David Forbes

At its meeting tomorrow, Asheville City Council is set to vote on the controversial Larchmont affordable-housing development and on renewing URTV’s agreement for one year. The city’s budget woes are (again) another topic that Council will tackle.

Shuler explains vote against health care legislation

March 22, 2010 by David Forbes

In a lengthy statement issued today, Rep. Heath Shuler explains why he cast his vote against the sweeping health-care reform legislation passed last night.

Appreciating a local treasure: Two views of the Basilica of St. Lawrence

March 22, 2010 by Jeff Fobes

Photo by Derek Olson http://www.derekolsonphotography.com/
In addition to photographer Derek Olson, UNCA’s RENCI project is modeling, in 3D, the basilica and neighboring space in order to help Asheville decide how best to use a parcel of land directly in front of the historic building.