September 23, 2020 – mountainx.com

East Asheville affordable housing loan approved, hotel moratorium extended

September 23, 2020 by Molly Horak

In its latest effort to promote affordable housing, Asheville City Council voted 6-1 on Sept. 22 to approve a $1.1 million Housing Trust Fund loan to the Juna Group to develop 11 single-family units in Oakley.

From CPP: Legislators subpoena Buncombe official over DSS handling of child’s case

September 23, 2020 by Xpress Contributor

Confidentiality rules preventing discussion of child welfare cases may limit much of the testimony NC legislators seek.

Letter: Move needle back to moderate with Davis

September 23, 2020 by Letters

“We do not need another extreme-right politician to further these misguided policies.”

Council adopts $770,000 cut to APD budget

September 23, 2020 by Molly Horak

Asheville City Council members voted 5-2 to adopt a budget amendment that will cut APD funding by $770,000, a roughly 2.5% drop from the $30.1 million allocation originally proposed by City Manager Debra Campbell in May.

Author George Singleton examines life’s daily struggles through comedy

September 23, 2020 by Thomas Calder

On Friday, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m., Malaprop’s will host a virtual book event with South Carolina author George Singleton. His latest collection, “You Want More,” blends humor and tragedy in a series of short stories about everyday people trying to start over and get by.

East Asheville affordable housing loan approved, hotel moratorium extended

From CPP: Legislators subpoena Buncombe official over DSS handling of child’s case

Letter: Move needle back to moderate with Davis

Council adopts $770,000 cut to APD budget

Author George Singleton examines life’s daily struggles through comedy

Carolina Beer Guy: Sanctuary Brewing moves, gives rise to Oklawaha Brewing

VIDEO PREMIERE: “Worth Hanging Onto” by Justin Biltonen

Pisgah Legal Services’ annual forum will grapple with racial justice

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