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ASHEVILLE -- The residents escaped the home, but one of them was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation as a precaution.
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This group was out racing its radio-controlled boats Sunday at Beaver Lake in Asheville.
Mountain Xpress
Asheville City Council met yesterday evening, with an afternoon work session preceding it. David Forbes covered it for Xpress and is working on a full report. In the meantime, here is his coverage via Twitter, as it happened. City Mgr Gary Jackson quips that city should perhaps begin its budget meeting “with an invocation.” City facing $5 million deficit next fiscal year, staff looking for direction on priorities from Council. Asheville CFO Ben Durant: lessened revenue is probably “new norm,” requires “structural change.” Durant: “We may have to consider a tax rate increase,” among other possible measures. Staff recommending 9% water rate increase. Parking fund is doing well, however, as revenues from meters, citations, fees are exceeding expenses. Costs of Asheville transit system increasing while federal funds decreasing. Mayor Bellamy: Transits costs have increased too much w/out better service &…...
Construction crews work hard replacing the Biltmore Avenue bridge that crosses the Swannonoa River, on Wednesday, March, 10. Photos by Jonathan Welch ...
There’s only one week left to submit for RiverLink’s 3rd Annual Earth Day Art and Poetry Contest! Submission deadline is Wednesday, March 17, say contest sponsors RiverLink. Categories include: • Poetry and Writing • 2D Art • 3D Art • Photography • Bookmark Art Drop submissions off at RiverLink 170 Lyman Street Ashevile, NC 28801 or mail them to P.O. Box 15488 Asheville, NC 28813 ...
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