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Commissioners laud budget transparency, choose new clerk

May 21, 2018May 16, 2018 by David Floyd

During the Board of Commissioners meeting on May 15, commissioners took time to applaud Stone and county staff for the transparency of the budget process this year, noting that it was a significant improvement over the budget planning in prior years.

Virgin territory: Mocktails claim their own space in Asheville’s craft drinks scene

May 16, 2018 by Shawndra Russell

Liquor-free drinks receive the same artisan treatment as their spirited counterparts at many Asheville restaurants and bars.

Poet Reginald Dwayne Betts on words, incarceration and his commencement address

May 16, 2018May 16, 2018 by Alli Marshall

Betts, who completed his MFA in 2010, will return to Warren Wilson on Saturday, May 19, to give the commencement address to the school’s undergraduate class.

Letter: How to keep composting simple

May 16, 2018 by Letters

“However, for 30 years, living in Asheville and Fletcher, I’ve relied on the adage ‘Keep it simple,’ or as it’s shortened to ‘KIS,’ for my composting.”

Smart Bets: Rob Haze

May 16, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Atlanta-based standup and “Tonight Show” alum performs at The Southern on May 19.

Police accountability and transparency focus of City Council meeting

May 21, 2018May 16, 2018 by Daniel Walton

Amid calls for increased public access to policing data, Asheville City Council left the city’s volunteer board dedicated to hearing residents’ concerns about law enforcement in place for now. At the same time, the elected officials noted many vacancies on the Citizens Police Advisory Committee and signaled their longterm intent to dissolve the body once the newly forming Human Relations Commission has gotten up and running.

Commissioners laud budget transparency, choose new clerk

Virgin territory: Mocktails claim their own space in Asheville’s craft drinks scene

Poet Reginald Dwayne Betts on words, incarceration and his commencement address

Letter: How to keep composting simple

Smart Bets: Rob Haze

Police accountability and transparency focus of City Council meeting

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