Rep. Heath Shuler joined most Republicans and 10 other Democrats today to vote in favor of legislation, which he co-sponsored, stripping federal funds from Planned Parenthood and ending a federal family-planning program. The amendment passed the House of Representatives 240-185.
In this week’s Local Matters podcast, Xpress news editor Margaret Williams talks to reporter David Forbes about his interview with Rep. Heath Shuler (D-NC 11), and with reporter Jake Frankel and news intern Forrest McDonald about the recent controversial Buncombe County Commission meeting.
Local music lovers mark your calendars: Harvest Records announced today that it is taking over the space next door (the recently vacated Custom Boutique), and they’re throwing a party to celebrate.
Perhaps you’ve seen this green-and-blue mystery bus that says it’s “out of service.” It’s one of several new hybrid passenger buses the city of Asheville is preparing for service. photo by Jerry Nelson
Well, sort of. It’s closer than before, thanks to the Halfway to Moogfest weekend, featuring Atmosphere and Madlib, among others. Hells yes.
