Day: September 26, 2013
‘Women’s gifting circle’ pyramid scheme reportedly in Asheville
Xpress has received word that “Women’s Wisdom Circle,” “Women’s Gifting Circle” or similarly-titled groups are operating in Asheville. The groups ask members to give $5,000 in expectation of $40,000 once more members are recruited, and are designated as a pyramid scheme by law enforcement agencies in multiple states.
Doubleheader: Mayoral candidates tackle forums sponsored by business and bikes
The stages and the supporters could not have been more different for the Asheville Mayoral candidates yesterday: A power lunch at Magnolia’s Bar & Grille sponsored by the more conservative Council of Independent Business Owners and an evening forum at the Odyssey Ceramic Arts Studio hosted by the multimodal-minded group Asheville On Bikes. (Photos by Max Cooper)
