Time to bask in the glow of being in the know: It’s Sunshine Week, a celebration of freedom of information held nationally since 2005.
Posted inSpecial Reports
From the Web: United Way of Asheville, Buncombe County preparing to grant more than $2 million
United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County says volunteers are reviewing applications and plan on investing more than $2 million.
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From the Web: Meet Your Farmer CSA Fair to introduce farms to community, customers
From the Web: Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project ASAP is thrilled to announce that we’re hosting a CSA fair on March 26, and we hope you’ll be there! Our Meet Your […]
Posted inEconomy, Politics & Government
N.C. youth camps band together, touting economic impact and seeking influence in Raleigh
The newly formed, Black Mountain-based North Carolina Camp Association has hired a lobbyist to promote its legislative agenda, armed with economic data saying the industry pumps $365 million into four WNC counties.
Posted inPolitics & Government
UPDATED WITH BILL: Voter photo ID proposal could increase state budget expenses and burden older ‘faithful voting block’
A proposal requiring voters to show an ID before casting a ballot is expected to be proposed by the state’s Republican leaders any moment, but some say the effort is costly, unnecessary and could burden the region’s most active voters, those 65 and older.