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Bob Brinson nominated to complete Senator Jim Perry's term, awaits governor's nod
New Bern Alderman Robert "Bob" Brinson Jr. has been nominated by the Republican 2nd Senatorial District Committee to serve the remainder of Senator Jim Perry's unexpired term in the North Carolina State Senate. Brinson's nomination is now headed to North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. Due to State Statutes, Brinson is...
Alabama city one of 6 in US tapped for early test on 2030 Census
Six places in the South and West will host practice runs four years prior to the 2030 U.S. census, a nationwide head count that helps determine political power and the distribution of federal funds. Residents of western Texas; tribal lands in Arizona; Colorado Springs, Colorado; western North Carolina; Spartanburg, South...
Junk fees are gouging consumers; NC wants them gone
We’ve all heard the phrase, “too good to be true.” Well, these days shoppers are experiencing that when they find low advertised prices often come with junk fees — and consumer complaints are increasing. The White House says these fees cost consumers billions each year. Earlier...
N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency touts affordable housing successes
The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is reporting that it has spent $51.2 million to build 752 new low-income rental units in the aftermath of hurricanes Matthew and Florence, as well as areas damaged by Tropical Storm Fred. Another 1,430 such rental units are planned to increase the availability of safe, affordable housing in […]
Spectators welcome as hundreds of riders compete in mountain bike national championships
More than 700 professional and amateur mountain bikers will descend on Ride Rock Creek, a 300-acre downhill mountain biking park in Hendersonville, for the USA Cycling Gravity Mountain Bike National Championships from July 31 to Aug. 4. This prestigious event returns for the second straight year to Ride Rock Creek,...
Henderson County commissioners approve purchase of Etowah Sewer Company
The Henderson County Board of Commissioners have voted to purchase the Etowah Sewer Company at the cost of $400,000. This cost includes all assets of the company, but does not include any obligations the company had, according to County Manager John Mitchell. ...
ABCCM breaks ground on Safe Haven shelter
Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) broke ground July 16 on a shelter for women and children. Safe Haven will be an emergency shelter operating 24/7 and year-round. It will provide 36 beds for single women, women with children and up to two intact families. Safe Haven is on the same property as Transformation Village, ABBCM’s transitional housing shelter that provides beds for up to 100 women and children.
After months of delays, Asheville council OKs divisive 84-unit Haw Creek development
ASHEVILLE - An 84-unit development in Haw Creek was approved by Asheville City Council July 23. The climactic vote followed multiple delays, months-long conversations with developers, meetings between council members and neighbors, and a shifting proposal for the 27-acre project that will have fewer units, greater canopy preservation and still its fair share of ire. The decision was the culmination of a nearly five-hour long meeting — drawing upward of 100 people, dozens speaking or ceding...
Mission Nurses’ Strike on the Horizon
Mission nurses are talking of a potential strike due to staffing issues. Activists in the area are attempting to help these nurses by raising money in case of a strike. On Open Air’s series, People’s Radio Hour, Rosemary Lord joined Jennifer Hampton to discuss the strike and how they’re working to support the Mission nurses union. Lord explained that as a longtime socialist, supporting workers is one of her key values. After Lord moved to Asheville, they heard about how Mission Hospital had changed after being purchased by the Hospital Corporation of America, which they described as a major issue for the community. It was really important to Lord to be a part of the effort that would help the nurses organize for a new contract.
Elizabeth Alvandi – a victim with a dutiful desire to speak up
Please note descriptions of physical and sexual violence may be triggering for some listeners/readers. In this fresh new episode of People’s Radio Hour on Open Air, host Jennifer Hampton is joined by Elizabeth Alvandi to discuss her recent feature in a Citizen Times article (published last Sunday) in which she discussed the violence in public housing communities and the lack of response from the Housing Authority or the Asheville Police Department.
Perseid meteor shower brings 50-100 meteors per hour: Here's how to watch in the Upstate
A yearly celestial event is returning for the season as a companion to the "Buck" moon. The Perseid meteor shower brings countless shooting stars to skies throughout America - South Carolina included. The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most spectacular observable from the U.S., and its timing during the summer offers...
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