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North Fork Reservoir dam to get major improvements

July 21, 2020September 8, 2016 by Virginia Daffron

The Asheville Water Resources Department shared plans for a major improvement project at the city’s 60-year-old North Fork Reservoir in four public meetings held Aug. 22-25. The $30 million to $35 million project will increase the reservoir’s capacity and bolster the dam’s ability to handle extreme rain events safely.

Asheville Council frowns on Ingles sign request, approves Haw Creek Bouchon

September 8, 2016 by Virginia Daffron

From the Shiloh community to the banks of Haw Creek and the Swannanoa River, Asheville City Council’s meeting of Sept. 6 covered plenty of territory both geographically and thematically. Here’s a wrap up of some of the most important outcomes.

Taking a stand for racial justice: An activist’s view

September 9, 2016September 8, 2016 by Xpress Contributor

“I joined the circle because parents of color have to worry about their kids encountering the wrong officer in a way my parents never did.”

Musician’s Workshop celebrates 50 years, Bailey Acoustic Shop opens its doors

September 12, 2016September 8, 2016 by Bill Kopp

Musician’s Worshop (originally Moritz Music) has been in business for nearly 50 years, while the new-on-the scene Bailey Acoustic Shop offers hand-built guitars and custom designs. Those are just two of Western North Carolina’s many guitar-oriented enterprises.

Dream Guitars and Mountain Song Guitars open a repair shop

September 8, 2016 by Alli Marshall

“We all play,” says Paul Heumiller. “We’re not just workers who glue wood together. We know what [the guitars] are supposed to do, soundwise.”

Asheville groups seek common ground on city police Use of Force policy

September 8, 2016September 8, 2016 by Able Allen

While July was marked by a series of protests, rallies and demands for changes to the APD’s approach to policing in the city’s marginalized communities — especially its 11 public housing neighborhoods — August saw a shift in tone, with the outline of a collaborative process arising out of discussions among the APD, City Council and a wide range of community groups convened by the Racial Justice Coalition.

North Fork Reservoir dam to get major improvements

Asheville Council frowns on Ingles sign request, approves Haw Creek Bouchon

Taking a stand for racial justice: An activist’s view

Musician’s Workshop celebrates 50 years, Bailey Acoustic Shop opens its doors

Dream Guitars and Mountain Song Guitars open a repair shop

Asheville groups seek common ground on city police Use of Force policy

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