Nelda Holder Photo: Tim Barnwell Legislative News by Nelda Holder – Who’d ever have imagined that after helping to facilitate the Republican version of redistricting in this year’s legislative session—a …
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The 77th Asheville Holiday Parade will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Before the parade kicks off, a “Onesie One Miler” will be…
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Nelda Holder Photo: Tim Barnwell by Nelda Holder – The opinions expressed are solely those of the author, who is fond of awards and hence her generosity. She acknowledges there…
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APD’s Crisis Negotiation Team consists of officers who are trained to effectively communicate with people who are in a crisis situation. by Kristin D’Agostino – Asheville Police Department detective Sonia…
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Chief Judge J. Calvin Hill Like others in that esteemed position, Judge Hill has faced a job that is both judicial and administrative. Along with presiding on the bench, where…
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The level of murder, arson, and vandalism against certain racial, ethnic, or religious groups in and across North Carolina has risen so dramatically that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)…
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54% of Black Americans don’t have enough savings to retire. By Hazel Trice Edney – A recent study has outlined a disturbing trend across the nation: Increasing retirement woes among…
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H.E.R. plays the role of Squeak, previously played by Rae Dawn Chong in the original film. The movie musical comes nearly four decades after Steven Spielberg’s acclaimed 1985 film, which…
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A Look at Entertainment by T.J. Moore – Former NBA star Grant Hill and his wife Tamia are reportedly set to be part owners of two sports team. The couple…
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By Charlene Crowell – More cardholders are being charged late fees, falling behind on payments, and facing higher costs on growing debt. For the first time since the Consumer Financial…