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This week we're sharing recent chat with Jazz and Badger, two residents of Barnardsville, a small village just outside of Asheville, NC. We spoke about the community, the impact of Hurricane Helene, some lessons learned from coordinating among the neighbors and how people are faring now, nearly 5 months out from the storm. You can find their website at MutualAidBarnardsville.com To hear similar stories from after the storm you can find links to past interviews in our show notes alongside links to groups working in the area, a few articles concerning government response and interviews recorded by Blue Ridge Public Radio: Voices of Helene. Articles on recovery referenced: https://www.bpr.org/bpr-news/2025-01-13/are-fema-rules-to-blame-for-slow-wnc-housing-recovery-heres-what-we-learned https://www.newsweek.com/fema-kicking-hurricane-survivors-housing-administrator-responds-2013660 https://www.bpr.org/bpr-news/2025-02-03/gov-stein-calls-for-1-07-billion-in-state-funding-for-helene-recovery Recent Storm Support for EKY, ETN, SWVA + WV Recent floods in middle Appalachia in the middle of an intense winter cold snap have left many without potable water or other basic needs. ATV donation / loan / operation request to help check on people in hollers, help clear roads, drive supplies: reach out to theferalraccoon (a t) proton (d ot) me OR MutualAidDisasterRelief ( at) gmail (do t) com. EKY One place you can look for where to send resources is Eastern KY Mutual Aid, found on Instagram or Facebook under the name Hillbillies Helping Hillbillies. And you can find out more by visiting the website or checking social media for Mutual Aid Disaster Relief. Some of the useful links are here for those unable to use the platforms: EKY Mutual Aid Patreon Volunteer form if in the region EKY Mutual Aid Cashapp: $SoupBeansFriedTaters EKY Mutual Aid Paypal: @EKYMutualAid In Pikeville, KY, there's a request for food grade 5 gallon for water filtration where municipal water isn't running or wells are contaminated there's a request for restaurants to save buckets for water filtration. People interested can contact Cara at 859_533_0349 DROP OFF LOCATION: Pike Central HS 100 Winners Circle Drive Pikeville, KY 41501 Other EKY sites: Appalachian Crisis Aid Fund The Y'all Squad https://TheYallSquad.org/donate SWVA SAMS Lonesome Pine Mutual Aid Paypal: @SAMSVA The Care Collective of SW VA Venmo: @carecollectiveofswva Cumberland Mountain Mutual Aid Paypal: cumberlandmountainmutualaid (a t) gmail (d o t) com Venmo: @CMMAID CashApp: $CMMUTUALAID WV WVUMC Disaster Response Ministries https://WVUMC.org/donate Bluejay Rising https://BluejayRising.org/donate Spark of Love Foundation CashApp: $sparkoflove4thekids PayPal: The Spark of Love Foundation ETN Disaster Relief at Work https://www.drawbuckets.org/donate

This week on the show, we're sharing two interviews. First up, Dulce, a member of Companeros Inmigrantes en las Montanas en Accion, or CIMA, a local organizing and advocacy group by and for immigrants in western NC about her experience working for dignity and solidarity in light of the current and past administrations. More on CIMA can be found at CIMAWNC.Org Then, Ian speaks with Kristian Williams, author of Gang Politics, Resist Everything Except Temptation, and Our Enemies in Blue, among others, about his recent book, The Illuminist: Philosophical Explanations in the work of Alan Moore. The chat touches upon Moore's work and its anarchist underpinnings, his legacy in and out of comics, the necessity of imagination, and the possibilities that arise from death and disaster. The book is available from emergencyhearts.com, emergencyhearts.bandcamp.com, and kristianwilliams.com. You can find past interviews we've done with Kristian here.

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show "The Snowdrops are Blooming" Episode Airs Sunday 2-2-25    7PM  EST Gather around, we're in for a treat.  Imbolc is here and Byron waxes eloquent about the Bright Goddess of the Gael.   We learn about Byron's favorite "Brigid as a Trickster" story.  *hint* don't listen if you have a delicate stomach!   Quote:  "I ain't too bad for a girl that growed up in West by-god Buncombe county" ~BB Appodlachia:  https://www.appodlachia.com/ Keening:  The word keening originates from the Gaelic caoineadh meaning “crying”.  The keening women (mnàthan-tuirim),  paid respects to the deceased and expressed grief on behalf of the bereaved family. ~The Keening Wake  (keeningwake.com) Trigger Warning:  Do not listen if you have a delicate stomach.  There's a gross element to Byron's favorite trickster story. Thank you for listening and sharing our little podcast.  We appreciate your help spreading the Wyrdness : ) #WyrdMountainGals #Imbolc #ByronBallard #DigitalWitchery

Join herbalist Lupo Passero from the Appalachian Herb Collective as she walks us through how to set up community herbal hubs and mobile clinics in the face of tragedy. WATCH THIS WEBINAR SLIDESHOW ON YOUTUBE The Appalachian Herb Collective (AHC) is an Herbal Re-leaf effort created in response to the devastation inflicted throughout our area after Hurricane Helene decimated and displaced so many. This is a grass roots effort of local Herbalists on the ground, meant to directly hep the folks affected by this catastrophic event. They have dubbed themselves, the Appalachian Herb Collective (AHC) as they are covering as many counties in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee as possible offering Free Herbal Mutual Aid hubs.  They currently have various locations set up in Madison, Buncombe and Yancey County in North Carolina as well as Unicoi County, Tennessee and are actively working to set up even more AHC stations to support as many areas affected as possible.  LINKS & RESOURCES LEARN MORE | AppalachianHerbCollective.net DONATE | LEARN MORE Twin Star Herbs | TwinStarTribe.com

Join herbalists Jeannie Dunn, Lupo Passero and Melissa from the Appalachian Herb Collective as they discuss their work with the Appalachian Herb Collective and how you can help their re-leaf efforts.  The Appalachian Herb Collective (AHC) is an Herbal Re-leaf effort created in response to the devastation inflicted throughout our area after Hurricane Helene decimated and displaced so many. This is a grass roots effort of local Herbalists on the ground, meant to directly hep the folks affected by this catastrophic event. They have dubbed themselves, the Appalachian Herb Collective (AHC) as they are covering as many counties in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee as possible offering Free Herbal Mutual Aid hubs.  They currently have various locations set up in Madison, Buncombe and Yancey County in North Carolina as well as Unicoi County, Tennessee and are actively working to set up even more AHC stations to support as many areas affected as possible.  LINKS & RESOURCES LEARN MORE | AppalachianHerbCollective.net DONATE | LEARN MORE Twin Star Herbs | TwinStarTribe.com Red Moon Herbs | RedMoonHerbs.com

We're excited to welcome back Chris Smith of the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission to talk about Stars Servin' Up Love, a celebrity tennis fundraiser happening here in Asheville on February 2. It will feature Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro, Michael Kosta, Pete Wentz, Jeff Probst, Esai Morales, and others to benefit local nonprofits. #indiesportsradio

Tropical storm Helene devastated communities across Western North Carolina including Chimney Rock in Rutherford County, Swannanoa and Barnardsville in Buncombe, Crossnore in Avery, Old Fort in McDowell, Spruce Pine in Mitchell, and Hot Springs and Marshall in Madison to name a very few.This is not the first time that mighty waves of water have rolled through the region, causing devastation beyond comprehension. Singers and songwriters marked past events with songs, and it's likely the same will happen now.

Tropical storm Helene devastated communities across Western North Carolina including Chimney Rock in Rutherford County, Swannanoa and Barnardsville in Buncombe, Crossnore in Avery, Old Fort in McDowell, Spruce Pine in Mitchell, and Hot Springs and Marshall in Madison to name a very few.This is not the first time that mighty waves of water have rolled through the region, causing devastation beyond comprehension. Singers and songwriters marked past events with songs, and it's likely the same will happen now.

This week on The Final Straw Radio, you'll hear three interviews interviews relating to community needs and recovering concerning Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. If you're a non-Pacifica radio station airing the show, here's a link for the 58 minute radio edition while Archive.Org continues to be down due to hacker attacks. First up, you'll hear Jen Hampton of the WNC Tenants Network about the re-opening of eviction courts in Buncombe County and conditions of housing in an already difficulty place to live. Then, Bruce and G talk from the Asheville Community Bail Fund speak about conditions in the local jail during and after this unnatural disaster. Finally, Yousef of the Palestinian and Arab-led Sumud Collective speaks about his experience of the storm and recovery work in the region in an interview recorded a couple of weeks ago. Other links from Jen: Short term rental rules for Asheville: https://www.ashevillenc.gov/news/asheville-homestay-and-short-term-rental-update-regulation-changes-and-active-enforcement/ Just Economics https://www.justeconomicswnc.org/ FEMA: https://DisasterAssistance.Gov 1-800-631-3362 Eblin Charities: https://www.eblencharities.org/ Pisgah Legal Services: https://www.pisgahlegal.org/ NC Legal Aid: https://legalaidnc.org/ WNC Tenants Network: https://bit.ly/WNCTenantsNetwork NC Tenants Union: https://nctenantsunion.org/ . ... . .. Featured Track: Reflections by The Supremes from Gold

As we're all painfully aware by now, the last several days have been among the darkest in modern North Carolina history. The cause, of course, was Helene – a devastating hurricane-turned-tropical-storm that wreaked havoc across western North Carolina with unprecedented rainfall and flooding. Numerous communities suffered massive damage, and some were essentially wiped off the […]

Emergency supplies are now being airlifted into western North Carolina to help the victims of Helene. The storm brought excessive rainfall and devasting flash flooding to the region – cutting off some communities from the outside world. If you or someone you know is in need of help, here's how to apply. If you were impacted by Hurricane Helene, you may be eligible to receive disaster assistance from FEMA. This funding could help pay for essential items, temporary housing assistance, repairs to your home, and more. Whether you live in North Carolina or South Carolina, there are three ways to apply: you can visit www.disasterassistance.gov, call 1-800-621-3362 or use the FEMA App. 25 counties in North Carolina have received a major disaster declaration. The counties on your screen now are the eligible counties in North Carolina. The counties of Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey Counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are included in the declaration. In South Carolina, you must live in one of these places - 13 Aiken, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Cherokee, Greenville, Greenwood, Lexington, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens, Saluda and Spartanburg counties can apply. In North Carolina, if you or someone you know needs food, water or other necessities you can call 211. This is also the same number you call to report a loved one missing. So if you're calling from out of state, you can dial 1-888-892-1162 to reach the hotline, which is being run by the United Way of North Carolina. As a Carolina Weather Group fan, you can donate to the American Red cross at http://bit.ly/wxpodstelethon

Today, we proudly present something a little different on American Songcatcher. Instead of the usual documentary podcast-style piece, this is a compilation of field recordings I did in Buncombe and Madison Counties just outside of Asheville, NC. Considered the mecca of the long held traditions in ballad singing and old-time mountain music, this area is also home to the “Minstrel of the Appalachians”, one of the most important yet lesser-known figures in folk and old time music, Bascom Lamar Lunsford - who was born on this day 142 years ago.  Over the last year, I was fortunate enough to visit North Carolina several times, to visit with Bascom's old home and talk with head of the non-profit that now owns it, perform at the annual Lunsford Festival at Mars Hill University, and witness the return of filmmaker David Hoffman, who first filmed Bascom in the 1964, and was coming back to visit the area for the first time in the nearly 60 years since. This is a window into a living tradition. GoFundMe for Bascom's Home Restoration (for the Pondering Bascom non-profit) Documentaries mentioned: Music Makers of the Blue Ridge - David Hoffman (1965) Madison County, North Carolina - Where Music History is Alive (2023)⁠ Special thanks to: Rare Bird Farm Golden Shoals Madison County Mars Hill University Tim Duggan David Hoffman Support Educational Programming: Make a Tax Exempt Donation Join the Patreon Community Send a one-time donation via Venmo or PayPal Follow American Songcatcher on Instagram  Credits:  Nicholas Edward Williams - Production, research, editing, recording and distribution --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americansongcatcher/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americansongcatcher/support

The Southern Conference Basketball Championships are back! We're pleased to welcome Chris Smith of the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission to tell us about everything that's happening over the Asheville weekend for men's and women's hoops. Plus, more March Madness talk!

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 16, 2024 is: bunkum • BUNG-kum • noun Bunkum is an old-fashioned and informal word that refers to foolish or insincere talk or ideas. // As usual, the politician let out a load of bunkum during his speech. See the entry > Examples: "The German chemist's interests also stretched to human nutrition. He became convinced the juices that flowed out of cooked meat contained valuable nutritional compounds and encouraged cooks to sear the meat to seal in the juices. This turned out to be complete bunkum, but 150 years later his advice is still followed by Christmas dinner chefs across the land." — Mark Lorch, The Conversation, 20 Dec. 2021 Did you know? Some words in the English language have more colorful histories than others. In the case of bunkum, you could almost say it was an act of Congress that brought the word into being. Back in 1820, Felix Walker, who represented North Carolina's Buncombe County in the U.S. House of Representatives, was determined that his voice be heard on his constituents' behalf, even though the matter up for debate was irrelevant to Walker's district and he had little of substance to contribute. To the exasperation of his colleagues, Walker insisted on delivering a long and wearisome "speech for Buncombe." His persistent—if insignificant—harangue made buncombe (later respelled bunkum) a synonym for meaningless political claptrap and came later to refer to any kind of nonsense.

This episode is presented by Carolina Readiness Supply – While many North Carolina school districts are complying with the new Parents' Bill of Rights law, some are acting in defiance of the recently-passed statute. Please note: Google Podcasts are merging into YouTube Music. See details here.  Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're pleased to welcome Chris Smith of the Asheville Regional Sports Commission to talk about the upcoming Asheville Championship! Held November 10-12, the third year of the tournament features Maryland, Clemson, Davidson, and UAB. We'll also preview the upcoming NHL season and much more. #indiesportsradio

Scores of Asheville minors get into legal trouble every year, and Buncombe Alternatives is working to keep them out of the judicial system and put them back on a positive track. Karen Peerson, the executive director; and Juan Holladay, director of program services and community development, with Buncombe Alternatives. We'll talk about teens who come to them from inside and outside the court system, the details of their community service through this program and how restorative justice looks through the lens of Buncombe Alternatives' teen court.Support The Overlook by joining our Patreon campaign!Advertise your event on The Overlook.Instagram: AVLoverlook | Facebook: AVLoverlook | Twitter: AVLoverlookListen and Subscribe: All episodes of The OverlookThe Overlook theme song, "Maker's Song," comes courtesy of the Asheville band The Resonant Rogues.Podcast Asheville © 2023

This week: a chat with Pip, a defendant in, and Grace, a supporter of, the Aston Park Defendants case which led to the arrest of 16 people, including 2 journalists for the Asheville Blade, many facing various charges of felony littering and conspiracy to felony litter. You can read some background to this in the words fo the Sanctuary Park defendants at AVLSolidarity.NoBlogs.Org by clicking the “Our Story” link and there's a bunch more there, including how to support the defendants monetarily. We spend the hour talking about gentrification, police repression, mutual aid and resistance in this small, “progressive” mountain town in the US south. Trials begin April 10, 2023. Other ASP and adjacent links: Substack ASP Venmo ASP CashApp: $Streets1de Instagram Facebook Defendant Support T-shirt designs Some past shows that touch on this week's topic include: Mutual Aid and the Asheville Water Crisis (Jan 2023) Mutual Aid Repression Started (May 2022) Protests Against Homeless Sweeps in Asheville (Dec 2021) Asheville Survival Program (Oct 2021) Asheville's "Policing Crisis" (Aug 2021) Harm Reduction Repression Continues (Apr 2020) Housing Protests in Asheville (Apr 2020) Repression of Harm Reduction (Aug 2018) Next Week... Later this week, I'll be speaking with members of Feminist Anti-War Resistance (Telegram in Russian, more at their LinkTr.Ee), a Russian network mostly in exile, about their protests against the Russian state's war on the people of Ukraine and their organizing in the diaspora. I'll try to get that out early next week for patrons. . ... . .. Featured Track: Unreleased Instrumental #1 by Muggs x Doom from Deathwish Auntie Fuh (feat. Nad Chestbutt) by Swamp Ape

In the wake of Asheville City Council voting in favor of a funding plan to renovate McCormick Field, we welcome Chris Smith of Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission back to the show to talk about what this means for the Asheville Tourists and the community. Also, March Madness, NFL news, NBA talk, and the return of Intern Fran!

North Carolina House lawmakers have introduced a bill to require all sheriffs in the state to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement - something sheriffs in Mecklenburg and Buncombe refuse to do.  Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-7 The Buncombe Bastille Breakout Jail facilities and the ways of incarcerating people have steadily changed over the years in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Western North Carolina is no exception. From stocks in the town square of Asheville (“Morristown”) To more modern facilities that were, at the time, the best that money could build. The Buncombe co. In its many constructions, Jail has, at times, been full of criminals, both State and federal, some of whom were men of means and Influence. Men who could afford outside help to make their escape. Or at least make it a matter of more than a mere possibility. This shade of blue story is about a forgotten 1886 escape from one of the previous jails in Buncombe County. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/felonfile/message

As the school buses get rolling across North Carolina, one elected official from Asheville is calling for teachers to strike if state lawmakers don't use a budget surplus to increase teacher pay. Buncombe County Commissioner Amanda Edwards wrote on Facebook: "The time is right for a statewide teacher strike." She predicted that K-12 employers would not be able to fire striking teachers because of the shortage of educators. When questioned by a reporter, she said she was merely encouraging a "walk out." A local representative for the NC Association of Educators union noted that it's a misdemeanor for teachers to go out on strike.  Meanwhile, there is a growing movement to restore "classical education." As the Washington Examiner reports:  "[G.K.] Chesterton articulates so well [this vision] of education being the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to the next," Tate said. "But suddenly, there was nother we were passing down. Everything had been dismantled or deconstructed, and there was nothing beautiful or meaningful left to pass down..."  Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week on the show, you'll hear from Doug, Onion & Papi, three folks involved in the Aston Park Build, a daily event to hold space in Aston Park in downtown Asheville, creating art, sharing food and music and a wider part of organizing here to demand safer space & redistribution of wealth to care for houseless folks and relieve the incredible strains on housing affordability in Asheville. We talk about the park actions, the housing crisis and service industry wage woes, local government coddling of business owners and police repression of folks on the margins. Related links: "New Report Sounds Alarm on Affordable Housing — Again" by Barbara Durr: https://avlwatchdog.org/new-report-sounds-alarm-on-affordable-housing-again/ "Housing Activists Protest at Downtown Hotels; Demand Council Deploy Relief Funds for Unhoused Community" by Elliot Patterson and Ursula Wren: https://www.ashevillefreepress.com/housing-activists-protest-at-downtown-hotels-demand-council-use-relief-funds-for-code-purple/ "Community Art Party Leads to Multi-Day Demonstration Demanding ‘Sanctuary Camp' at Aston Park" by Ursula Wren: https://www.ashevillefreepress.com/community-art-party-leads-to-sanctuary-camping-demonstration/ Supporting Social Media Accounts: Asheville Solidarity Network On Fakebook: https://www.facebook.com/avlsol/ On Instascam: https://www.instagram.com/avl_solidaritynet/ Asheville For Justice: https://ashevilleforjustice.com/ Asheville Survival Program: https://linktr.ee/avlsurvival Announcements Sean Swain's Transfer This week's segment is Sean's statement given to the Interstate Compact Hearing he was to face before the foregone conclusion of his transfer far from his spouse & support base. If you want to write to Sean, for the moment it's a good idea to send to his Youngstown address until his support site says otherwise, but also to hold on to a copy of your letter in case he's been moved and ODRC doesn't send back your original. You can find info on how to support his legal campaign (Donations can be made via CashApp to $Swainiac1969), his books and past writings at SeanSwain.org or find updates on Swainiac1969 on instagram or SwainRocks on twitter. We got an update that the Interstate Compact Committee, during their hearing this week, recommended that Sean stay in Ohio (but they didn't quit their jobs). Feel free to reach out to the following public officials to express your concern at the moving of Sean Swain out of Ohio based on the word of a former ODRC because Sean spoke out about torture he suffered in Ohio prisons. More details in the statement at [01:04:19] in the episode... Ohio Governor Mike DeWine: email form or (614) 466-3555  ODRC Director Annette Chambers-Smith: email (annette.chambers-smith@odrc.state.oh.us) phone (614)387-0588 ODRC Interstate Compact Administrator Katrina Ransom email (katrina.ransom@odrc.state.oh.us or ohio.compact@odrc.state.oh.us) phone (614-387-0809) ODRC Interstate Compact Deputy Compact Administrator: email (suzanne.brooks@odrc.state.oh.us) phone (614-752-0829) Biologica Squat in Thessaloniki The Biologica Squat at the School of Biology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, has been open for 34 years and is now under threat of attack by the New Democracy government and their new campus police. There are calls for solidarity at Greek Embassies, businesses and other places around the world during the up til and through January 10th & 17th of January 2022. The original post can be found in Greek on Athens Indymedia or in English at EnoughIsEnough14.org . ... . .. Featured Track: Squat Eurodisney by Fleas and Lice from Global Destruction

We're excited to welcome back Demp Bradford of the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission to the show! Demp will tell us all about the inaugural Asheville Championship featuring Western Kentucky, Princeton, South Carolina, and Minnesota happening this weekend at Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville.

Bunkum is a noun that refers to nonsense. Our word of the day came to life after a mid-19th century speech that referred to a county in North Carolina called Buncombe. The speech was apparently made solely to please a politician's constituents, so the word stuck and was later changed to its current form. Example: We all got a feeling that the governor's speech was bunkum when he started trotting out dubious numbers. But things got even more questionable when he made up names to support those bogus facts.

Several health departments and vaccine providers across Western North Carolina are rolling out the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot to people 65 and older and others now eligible . Buncombe , Henderson , and Haywood Jackson , Madison , and McDowell counties are among those offering the booster shot. Meantime, there are lots of questions about just who is qualified to get the extra dose.

On August 17th, flash floods caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred left six people dead in Haywood County, and devastated homes and businesses there and in neighboring Buncombe and Transylvania Counties. While the analysis is ongoing of what caused such rapid and destructive flooding in these tight spaces, one reason is inescapable - climate change.

Tom Godleski's newest play sounds far different than when he first brought it to Asheville's Magnetic Theatre . "He presented me with a very rough script. It was not written in a play format at all," recalled Artistic Director Katie Jones. "But he had a pretty decent story and then some beautiful songs." "They said 'We are going to do your play, but it's not ready,' and I was like 'what?'" Godleski said. "I thought it was okay. I was satisfied with it and I was happy with it." "I cannot tell you how many plays I read that have great dialog and nothing happens," Jones said. "But in this, it was like, something's happening. We just need to help him hone in on the characters' voices and the dialog." The finished play, as it will premiere on Magnetic's stage, is a bluegrass musical called "The Sparrow and the Whippoorwill," and it tells the entwined stories of a war veteran and a nurse who cares for him. It premieres Sept. 10 and runs through Sept. 25 at the Magnetic.

At least 5 people are confirmed dead after Tropical Depression Fred brought devasting flooding to western North Carolina. No place was harder hit than Haywood County, where floodwaters engulfed towns like Canton. On Wednesday, North Carolina Roy Cooper returned to the western North Carolina mountains to visit residents and businesses in Haywood and Buncombe counties. Looking back at the historic event, we're joined by Jason Boyer, Chief Meteorologist for WLOS in Asheville, and Chris Mulcahy, a meteorologist from WCNC Charlotte. Jason Boyer introduces us to a fundraising effort to help the people of Haywood County, North Carolina, who experienced flooding in places along the Pigeon River such as Cruso and Canton. Donate to the United Way and WLOS' Hope for Haywood Chris Mulcahy takes us inside a National Weather Service storm survey that confirmed an EF-1 tornado in parts of Iredell and Alexander counties. See Chris' full story More from the Carolina Weather Group: WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE WATCH THE CAROLINA WEATHER NET: Live, streaming every day for free SUPPORT US ON PATREON VISIT OUR WEBSITE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/message

In the first of our four-part series, Viewing Rural Health, Education, and Business Through an Equity Lens, produced in collaboration with and supported by Grantmakers In Health, chats with an excellent group of practitioners and experts: William Buster, Senior Vice President for Impact at Dogwood Health Trust in Asheville, NC, oversees the foundation's grantmaking and program-related investments and ensures that the foundation lives up to its goals for diversity, equity and inclusion; Nathan Ramsey, Executive Director of Land of Sky Regional Council and Director of the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board serving Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, and Transylvania Counties; and Tressie White, Program Director at the Montana Healthcare Foundation. Rural and urban families struggling with poverty face the same challenges, from educational opportunities to broadband access, notes Buster. Indeed, with our current labor shortage, it's important that we ensure that all residents live up to their full potential, Ramsey notes, whether in urban or rural communities. There are clear-cut health disparities in Montana, White says, including that, on average, those in trial communities have a lifespan 20 years shorter than non-native Americans. Her organization helps tribal communities in a variety of areas, including securing grants, providing technical assistance, and developing school-based services. The guests discuss lessons learned from the pandemic and what communities can take advantage of post-pandemic, including access to housing and health care, increased broadband equity, and infrastructure and sustainable enhancements. This episode and the entire series, is sponsored by Grantmakers In Health.

Today I'm talking to Janet Whitworth of Premier Sotheby's International Realty in Asheville North Carolina. One of Asheville’s top luxury real estate agents, Janet represents Asheville and the surrounding counties finest luxury homes and exclusive real estate property listings. She knows that knowledge is power. A native of Asheville, with nearly 20 years of experience selling the very finest luxury homes in Buncombe and Henderson county, Janet has amassed valuable knowledge about the area, its people, and its history. Janet was formerly on episode 60, 'How to Consistently Be an Agent of30 Plus Upper Tier Listings'Since COVID, she has reflected, and she shares with us today, as a top real estate agent, why it's all worth it.Jere interviews the world’s most renowned and best real estate agents around the country and the world.These outstanding Agents tell their stories, how they got into the business, and what has made them successful in one of the oldest and most competitive industries.All of this on the “Jere Metcalf Podcast, Top Real Estate Agents tell how they do it.”www.JereMetcalfPodcast.comPowered byJere Metcalf Partners404.627.7789jere@jeremetcalfpartners.comJeremetcalfpartners.com

Buncombe County Commissioners will wait until later this month to vote on a non-discrimination ordinance. It would be the first such county ordinance in Western North Carolina since local governments were allowed to pass them in December 2020 .

Buncombe County commissioner Jasmine Beach-Ferrara will run for the Democratic nomination in the 11 th Congressional district in Western North Carolina next year. Beach-Ferrara is the first Democrat to formally announce a run to unseat freshman Republican Congressman Madison Cawthorn.

Buncombe County approves $27 million in tax incentives to lure a Pratt & Whitney manufacturing facility to the area - with average salaries topping $60,000. But local leftists are mad because the piece that will be made by the Raytheon subsidiary goes into jet engines. Which they say will destroy the planet. Also, some of those engines will go onto military fighter jets. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Maui Invitational is coming to the mountains! That's right, the kickoff to the college basketball season is in Asheville this year. On this week's show, Demp Bradford of the Asheville Regional Sports Commission talks about bringing the tournament to Western North Carolina and also discusses the safety protocols put in place for participants and residents alike. Also, The Masters in November, Hail Murray, NBA trades, and more on #indiesportsradio!

Buncombe HHS Will Not Comply with Subpoena Over 9 y/o Girl Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)

With more than two years of success in meeting the goals outlined for its community-focused campaign, Blue Horizons Project is excited for the next phase in its evolution and an expanded involvement in the region's efforts to transition to 100 percent renewable energy in the next two decades. Following a joint Request for Proposals from the city and county, the nonprofit Green Built Alliance was selected in the summer of 2020 to continue implementing the work of the Blue Horizons Project.The program's founding entity, the Energy Innovation Task Force, held its final meeting in March 2020, with plans for it to be reborn later in the year as the Blue Horizons Project Community Council. Applications are available now for community members interested in holding a seat on the new guiding body. Individuals interested in being considered for a seat on the Blue Horizons Project Community Council can learn more at tinyurl.com/BHPCCinformation and apply at tinyurl.com/BHPCCapp.Applications are due October 2. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)

Matt reviews Rocky Mount's controversies and asks, "What's happening with Buncombe's anti-corruption reforms?"Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 9, 2020 is: bunkum • BUNG-kum • noun : insincere or foolish talk : nonsense Examples: I hesitated to voice my opinions, fearful that my companions would deride my views as bunkum. "Out on social media, people are reposting and retweeting and emailing myths, hurling them across the internet with the kind of speed attainable only by pure bunkum." — Heather Yakin, The Times Herald-Record, 17 Mar. 2020 Did you know? Some words in the English language have more colorful histories than others, but in the case of bunkum, you could almost say it was an act of Congress that brought the word into being. Back in 1820 Felix Walker, who represented Buncombe County, North Carolina, in the U.S. House of Representatives, was determined that his voice be heard on his constituents' behalf, even though the matter up for debate was irrelevant to Walker's district and he had little to contribute. To the exasperation of his colleagues, Walker insisted on delivering a long and wearisome "speech for Buncombe." His persistent—if insignificant—harangue made buncombe (later respelled bunkum) a synonym for meaningless political claptrap and later for any kind of nonsense.

Buncombe Turnpike Part 4: Live at Leatherwood's Podcast

Here in Part 2 of this conversation about Buncombe County, NC Commissioners passing a resolution opposing construction of a Casino by the Catawba Indian Tribe of SC, 100 miles away from here, we look at the lines that are being drawn between two competing communities, the lack of complete coverage of the issues involved locally and the concerns raised about Buncombe County getting involved. Michele Scheve sits in.CLICK HERE FOR :(PART 1 of the conversation, where Matt outlines his own background of learning about the suffering of indigenous peoples in the region he grew up and how those lessons inform his insights to this current controversy.)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)

As a foreword to the discussion about Buncombe County Commission adopting a resolution against the construction of a Casino by the Catawba Indian Tribe in SC, Matt shares the history of the Passamaquoddy Indians from his home region of Northern New England and Southern Canada. The history he grew up learning and seeing helped inform his perspectives in this current situation. The history of shared suffering and violations runs from one end of the Indigenous experience to the other. And the questions are also asked, and addressed in Part II of this discussion, "Why is Buncombe County government jumping into a project happening 100 miles away?" And, "Why is there so little comprehensive media coverage of this action and controversy in western NC?"CLICK HERE FOR: (PART 2 of this conversation, where we look at several questions of concern about how this issue is playing out with local government and regional media.)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)

TOPICS: 9pm Booze Curfew, Reparations in Buncombe and Mission Nurses Protest Staffing for CovidSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)

In a reversal, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners now plans to join the City of Asheville on the path towards reparations. Plus, who put a Trump 2020 sticker on a wild bear?! Subscribe for FREE: https://thepetekalinershow.com/get-the-podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow Advertisers: https://thepetekalinershow.com/support-the-businesses-that-support-us/ Marketplace: https://thepetekalinershow.com/marketplace/ Twitter: @PeteKaliner Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/633836460739500/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buncombe Turnpike Part 3: Live at Leatherwood's Podcast

Lynn Graves grew up on a farm in Buncombe, Texas. He attended high school at Carthage High School and then went to college at Stephen F. Austin State University. Prior to being a head coach, Coach Graves spent time as an assistant at SFA, and in Jacksonville ISD. Coach Graves began his head coaching career as the Head Football Coach at SFA, where he coached the Lumberjacks all the way to the National Championship Game in 1989. With a close loss in the championship game, and impatience during a time of building the program back up, SFA decided to go in a new direction. Coach Graves did the same and took the Head Football Coaching job for the San Augustine Wolves and led the team to a 2003 UIL State Title against the Tuscola- Jim Ned Indians and quarterback Colt McCoy. Four days later, he was fired. No worries though, they rehired him later on down the road, and Coach Graves has a tremendous outlook on life and didn't let things get to him, as his mission of building kids into quality people, always took the forefront. You won't want to miss this wild and incredible story. https://talelightspodcast.com/podcast-interviews talelightspodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erik-thormaehlen/support

Buncombe Turnpike Part 2: Live at Leatherwood's Classic Shows podcast.

The Republican National Convention will not be held in Charlotte. Democrats rejoice at the loss of hundreds of millions in economic impact. The NC Health Secretary says we could go back to shut-downs amid COVID-19 case increases. Meanwhile, Buncombe has FINALLY decided to recommend nursing homes test patients and staff. It only took four months - which is a lot longer than it took to draft the resolution to take down three local monuments to Confederate leaders. Subscribe for FREE: https://thepetekalinershow.com/get-the-podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow Advertisers: https://thepetekalinershow.com/support-the-businesses-that-support-us/ Marketplace: https://thepetekalinershow.com/marketplace/ Twitter: @PeteKaliner Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/633836460739500/   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buncombe Turnpike Part 1: Live at Leatherwood's classic

In a special emergency meeting yesterday, Buncombe County Commissioners voted 4-3 (along party lines) to mandate face coverings among the general public when they enter commercial facilities. The Democratic Commissioners said it was to protect workers when employers wouldn't do so. Subscribe for FREE: https://thepetekalinershow.com/get-the-podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow Marketplace: https://thepetekalinershow.com/marketplace/ Advertisers: https://thepetekalinershow.com/support-the-businesses-that-support-us/ Twitter: @PeteKaliner Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/633836460739500/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Asheville cafe opened in defiance of state and local #SHEO restrictions. Their neighbor - a seafood market that HAS been operating - were the ones who called the cops. We are learning who the Rolf Grubers are among us. Subscribe for FREE: https://thepetekalinershow.com/get-the-podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow Marketplace: https://thepetekalinershow.com/marketplace/ Advertisers: https://thepetekalinershow.com/support-the-businesses-that-support-us/ Twitter: @PeteKaliner Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/633836460739500/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buncombe county residents who think they may have symptoms of COVID-19 can get answers and connect to resources with a new online Self -Checker . The digital tool was created by a COVID-19 think tank started by Emergency Preparedness Director Fletcher Tove with support from the Mountain Area Health Education Center . The idea for the online resource came from a local climate scientist who also worked to develop and program the self-checker. BPR'S Helen Chickering reports.

The North Carolina General Assembly convenes today for its short session, looking at deficits that could run $2.5 billion to $3 billion. Plus, some good news on the COVID-19 front - as some hospitals start shifting out of a crisis emergency posture, and the local tourism industry creates a $5 million relief fund. Subscribe for FREE: https://thepetekalinershow.com/get-the-podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow Marketplace: https://thepetekalinershow.com/marketplace/ Advertisers: https://thepetekalinershow.com/support-the-businesses-that-support-us/ Twitter: @PeteKaliner Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/633836460739500/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kit Cramer joins Matt to discuss the One Buncombe Fund and the impact that Covid-19 mitigation is having on our business community. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)

Buncombe County's interim Health Director announced COVID-19 stats this week (finally), but prefaced it with accusations of institutional racism leading to more infections & deaths among African-Americans. (Except in Buncombe, apparently.) Also, NC Gov. Roy Cooper has choreographed his news conferences so he doesn't have to answer tough questions. Subscribe for FREE: https://thepetekalinershow.com/get-the-podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow Marketplace: https://thepetekalinershow.com/marketplace/ Advertisers: https://thepetekalinershow.com/support-the-businesses-that-support-us/ Twitter: @PeteKaliner Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/633836460739500/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FIND THE LATEST COVID-19 CASE COUNT IN NORTH CAROLINA HERE . FOR ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS CLICK HERE . Buncombe County this week released demographic information on confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county. The numbers showed the county isn't seeing the disproportionate number of cases affecting African-Americans that the state has thus far.

What jobs and businesses are "essential"? Well, it seems like almost all of them - according to the information provided by the Buncombe County government's "stay at home" FAQ. Meanwhile, Congress can't seem to figure out how to shovel trillions of dollars out the door to Americans during this economic catastrophe. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele Scheve sits in with Matt for today's show.Buncombe County Officials answer community submitted questions regarding the new Stay Home, Stay Safe order.Biz Radio Asheville rolls out their new "Community Referral Program", to help locally-owned businesses that are continuing to provide services during the Quarantine Economy.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)

Buncombe County and Henderson County have each reported their first confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus. Also, it's obvious that China is very worried about being blamed for the sickness, as the communist regime launches a global propaganda offensive to silence dissent. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COVID-19 could force many small businesses - especially restaurants - to close down. But Asheville Strong is hoping to organize local support to help minimize the impact. It's the idea of Bright Planning Founder, Catherine Campbell, who joins me to discuss how we can all help. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Buncombe, Head: Mining and Metals, Standard Bank Group reflects on some of the common themes that were discussed at the African Mining Indaba, held from 03-06 February 2020, in Cape Town, South Africa. These ranged from policy discussions to power supply, sustainability and growth opportunities for the industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standardbankcib/message

Renee Todd is the band director at Ligon GT Magnet Middle School in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 2019-20 the Ligon Wind Ensemble was selected to perform in the Music For All National Concert Festival and the Jazz Ensemble at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic. Topics: Renee’s background as a trumpet player and her studies at the University of Maryland. Renee’s first couple of teaching jobs and how she stayed patient until she ended up in her current position at Ligon GT Magnet Middle school. The process of preparing to take her jazz ensemble to Midwest Clinic and some thoughts about teaching jazz in the middle school. Links: Ligon MT Bands Grainger: Lincolnshire Posy Mackey: Sheltering Sky Cait Nishimura: Chasing Sunlight Biography: Renee Todd is currently in her eighth year as Director of Bands at Ligon GT Magnet Middle School and twenty-seventh year of teaching music. Under the direction of Ms. Todd, the Ligon Band program has grown to over 230 band members, with four wind bands and a jazz ensemble achieving superior ratings at both local and national music festivals. Ligon Bands will have a banner year as the Wind Ensemble was selected to perform in the 29th Music For All National Concert Festival in Indianapolis in March of 2020 while the Jazz Ensemble was selected to perform at the prestigious 73rd Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in December 2019.   In 2018, the Ligon Jazz Ensemble performed for NCMEA (NC Music Educators Convention) in November and Ligon Wind Ensemble recently was awarded invited ensemble at the Music For All-Southeastern Regional Concert Band Festival in Atlanta in 2017 and selected to perform at NCMEA (NC Music Educators Convention) in 2015. Ms. Todd was honored in 2019 to receive the Award of Excellence by the Central District Band Directors Association. In 2018 she received Jazz Educator of the Year from the NC Central Region Jazz Educators and in 2016 awarded Band Director of the Year for the NC Central District. In 1993, Ms. Todd received her Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the University of Maryland College Park, where she studied under John Wakefield, Emerson Head and L Richmond Sparks. While in college Ms. Todd was the drum major and trumpet section leader of the Mighty Sound of Maryland Marching Band and recipient of the Otto Sibenachen- Most Outstanding Musician in the top wind band at Maryland. Before her appointment at Ligon, Ms.Todd was nominated Teacher Of The Year at both Dillard Drive and Wendell Middle Schools.  She has served for site host for the Central District Band MPA and Wake All-County Band and served on the board for the Central District Band Association. Ms. Todd is a member of the National Association for Music Education, American School Band Directors Association, National Band Association, the North Carolina Music Educators Association, and Tau Beta Sigma. As an active guest clinician and conductor, Ms. Todd is scheduled to direct several NC District Middle School Bands including the Southeastern All-District and South Central All-District Bands in 2020. In 2018 she conducted the Northwest All-District Band. Ms. Todd has conducted the Red Jr and Blue Jr Bands at UNCG Summer Music Camp, the Eastern, Central and Western Region Middle School Jazz Bands and the North Carolina Area Independent Schools Honor Band. She has served or is scheduled as a guest clinician for the Buncombe, Cleveland, Davidson, Durham, Johnston and Forsyth All-County, Bands. Ms. Todd is an active freelance trumpeter as well as a private instructor in the Triangle area. ---- I am thrilled to announce a new partnership between the Everything Band podcast and Kaleidoscope Adventures, a full service tour company specializing in student group travel. With a former educator as its CEO, Kaleidoscope Adventures is dedicated to changing student lives through travel to over 40 destinations. They offer high quality service and an attention to detail that comes from more than 25 years of student travel experience. Trust Kaleidoscope’s outstanding staff to focus on your group’s one-of-a-kind adventure, so that you can focus on everything else!  

This is a personal story of an event that took place 2005-2006? I was working with a local company. Teaching computer skills in Buncombe county and Henderson county North Carolina. I am seeking feedback, events. Please share :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-weathers/message

We are thrilled to welcome HOME RULE as a sponsor on our North Carolina affiliates.  www.homerule.net "Care-taking is a full-time job. We believe that families should be able to access the benefits they are receiving. When you are understaffed, you lose that time: sleeping time, working time, family time, restoration time- YOUR time." Home Rule offers Skilled Nursing Services as well as Companion/Sitter Services in North Carolina in the following countries: Catawba, Lincoln, Gaston, Burke, Iredell, McDowell, Caldwell, Alexander, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Stanly, Rowan, Davie, Forsyth, Buncombe, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, Avery, and Cleveland Counties.  A primary difference is that Home Rule families have the ability to reach out to nurses within our organization directly and create and manage their own schedules, with assistance from our caring and friendly staff whenever desired or necessary. Home Rule gives you ALL the tools you need to manage your loved ones’ care schedule, to choose your own nurses from within our staff who best meet your needs. Home Rule helps assist and facilitate twenty-four hours a day. 1-828-679-1289 25 1st Street NE, Suite 103 Hickory, NC 28601

It's the sixth installment of the Inside The Sports Car Paddock interview show and our guests include CORE autosport race engineer Jeff Braun who details the art of qualifying setups with Marshall Pruett, and then we're joined by SRO Motorsports America CEO Greg Gill, who discusses the season-opening Blancpain GT World Challenge America weekend at Circuit of The Americas. Our final two interviews captured by Graham Goodwin begin with Chris Buncombe, whose return to the sport has the veteran competing in GTs and offroad racing with Jenson Button, and he closes with Alex Brundle, whose frustration with the Le Mans entry list choices are worth hearing. Interviews: Jeff Braun (starts at 3m08s) Gregg Gill (24m26s) Chris Buncombe (50m49s) Alex Brundle (1h05m29s) Visit https://www.facebook.com/MarshallPruettPodcast for our full podcast archives. Subscribe: Apple (https://tinyurl.com/yaafkvch)  Android (https://tinyurl.com/yconvyl3)  Google (https://tinyurl.com/y8qtcuax)  Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/yby3lzr2)

Episode 2 Asheville N.C. Montford Ave. Murder. On the morning of May 10- 1927, a maid walking to work discovered the body of a women in a ravine on Montford Avenue. This begun one of the most sensational crimes, investigations and trials in that time period. The infamous case was followed by 1000 in the media of the day. The court house from the trial of the accused, the crime scene and other locations related to the investigation were visited and tramped through by 100 of curious individuals. Almost all Buncombe co and Asheville city officials became involved in some way. Partly because of the investigation and some of the issues involved resulted in the Asheville Police Department being reorganized. Weeks after the investigation was started and after the grand jury issued indictments 13 men lost their jobs with the Police department. Also involved, in the Trial and investigation, a Confederate Civil War Veteran, a future US Senator and a world-famous folk singer and musician. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scott-lunsford/message

I along with the Charlotte Peace Keepers made a trip to Asheville NC to check on the case involving the 12 year old black girl who was viciously attacked by a 51 year old white male who was alledgedly trying to break up a fight at the Asheville Mall last month. He did not appear at his court date yesterday, but we did sit in the court room just in case. We talked to people about how they felt about it who were present and the Buncombe county courthouse. A white female pastor said it was dangerous for black people to live in buncombe county...listen to our conversation on this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bj-murphy9/support

One of Asheville’s top luxury real estate agents, Janet Whitworth represents Asheville, NC and the surrounding counties finest luxury home and exclusive real estate property listings. Realtor, Janet Whitworth, knows that knowledge is power in the bustling Asheville real estate market. A native of Asheville, with 14 very successful years of experience selling the very finest luxury homes in Buncombe and Henderson County, Janet has amassed valuable knowledge about the area, its people, and its history. Janet’s high level and personalized concierge real estate services are for discriminating home buyers and sellers who are searching for or listing luxury homes, million dollar properties and mansions, and unique mountain properties in Asheville, Buncombe County, and greater Western North Carolina. In today's episode, we explore how moral and behavioral choices affect the relationships you build with other realtors and clients, and how being respectable is the path to success.  In this episode, you'll learn.. Be Professional. Price a home correctly, don’t price it high to get the listing. Deliver the hard messages in a kind but professional manner. Never, ever withhold the truth or twist the facts. Never trash talk other agents to your clients. Never become emotional with a client or another agent; remember it's business. Staying calm and reasonable is a very professional approach to dealing with emotional clients and brokers, too. Links and resources mentioned in this episode. https://janetwhitworth.com/ To subscribe and rate & review visit one of the platforms below: Follow Real Estate Success Rocks on:    

School choice takes many different forms in North Carolina. In recent years, state legislators have established Opportunity Scholarship vouchers for students from low-wealth families, a separate grant program for students with special education needs, and education savings accounts. Terry Stoops, John Locke Foundation vice president for research and director of education studies, analyzes each of these programs. Cyberspace might represent the most important battlefield in future conflicts between the United States and its adversaries. During a recent visit to North Carolina, Washington Post staff writer Shane Harris explained how President Trump has approached cyberwarfare differently from his predecessors. Harris analyzes the potential impact of the policy shift. For the first time in his nine years as leader of the N.C. Senate, Phil Berger will not have a Republican supermajority to override a governor’s veto. During the opening day of the new legislative session, Berger explained how the change could affect relations between Senate Republicans and Democrats. Speaking of vetoes, lawmakers voted to override Cooper’s veto of a bill re-establishing separate state elections and ethics oversight boards. During the vote, lawmakers debated the potential impact on investigations of alleged campaign finance violations. Buncombe County voters approved a local sales tax hike in 2011 to address repairs and renovations for their local community college. A recent scandal involving the ousted county manager revealed that the money had been used instead to balance Buncombe’s budget. Joseph Coletti, John Locke Foundation senior fellow, discusses the problem and potential solutions for Buncombe taxpayers.

Buncombe County's rape crisis and prevention center says it has seen a surge in calls before, during, and after last Thursday's hearing featuring Dr. Christine Ford. She testified to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee allegations that supreme court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when they were teenagers. Angelica Wind is the executive director of Our Voice , which provides services and support to survivors of sexual violence in Buncombe County. She explains to BPR's Matt Bush why Dr. Ford's testimony is so triggering for survivors - leading to a surge of calls for help, not just locally but nationally. Our VOICE operates a 24-hour crisis hotline. The number is 828-255-7576 Excerpts from interview with Angelica Wind - On why Dr. Ford's testimony and appearance last Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee has been so triggering for survivors of sexual violence - "In the past we have been accustomed to having discussions about rape. But this is a conversation about

Buncombe County's rape crisis and prevention center says it has seen a surge in calls before, during, and after last Thursday's hearing featuring Dr. Christine Ford. She testified to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee allegations that supreme court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when they were teenagers. Angelica Wind is the executive director of Our Voice , which provides services and support to survivors of sexual violence in Buncombe County. She explains to BPR's Matt Bush why Dr. Ford's testimony is so triggering for survivors - leading to a surge of calls for help, not just locally but nationally. Our VOICE operates a 24-hour crisis hotline. The number is 828-255-7576 Excerpts from interview with Angelica Wind - On why Dr. Ford's testimony and appearance last Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee has been so triggering for survivors of sexual violence - "In the past we have been accustomed to having discussions about rape. But this is a conversation about

BPR will be interviewing candidates for state races in the 2018 midterms. Our series of conversations starts with Norm Bossert. Bossert is a Democrat running in the heavily Republican Senate District 48, which encompasses Henderson, Transylvania and southern Buncombe counties. It's currently represented by Republican Sen. Chuck Edwards. Bossert spoke with BPR's Jeremy Loeb.

BPR will be interviewing candidates for state races in the 2018 midterms. Our series of conversations starts with Norm Bossert. Bossert is a Democrat running in the heavily Republican Senate District 48, which encompasses Henderson, Transylvania and southern Buncombe counties. It's currently represented by Republican Sen. Chuck Edwards. Bossert spoke with BPR's Jeremy Loeb.

Steady Collective + SFBayView Newspaper This week on the show we feature two interviews. The first is with Mary Ratcliff, the editor of 27 years of the San Francisco Bay View National Black Newspaper, with a print distribution of 20,000 copies around the U.S., including thousands behind bars. For the hour, Mary talks about the history of the paper, it's relationship with prisoners and prison struggles and the difficulties faced by the poor and populations of color in white supremacist capitalism in the so-called U.S. Then I spoke with a volunteer at the Steady Collective, a group that self-describes as “ dedicated to promoting the wellness of people who use drugs through empowerment and respectful collaboration. Our goal is to improve overall community health by reducing the rate of drug overdose and the spread of infectious disease with education, advocacy, and direct services.“ Their ability to operate a harm reduction program around needle exchange and narcan distribution to stop overdoses in the midst of the #opiodCrisis in Appalachia is being threatened by the city of Asheville. Here's the website for 12 Baskets, the food distribution program out of Kairos West. Announcements A12 in D.C., Cville & 8/18 in Boston Last weekend witnessed far right, nazi-affiliated, sexist, homophobe rallies in Portland and Berkeley, which I'm sure folks are aware of. Patriot Prayer and Proud Boy goons schlepped their way out from under rocks in their goofy-ass larping costumes to spit their deranged and hateful screeds and threaten and attack counter-demonstrators where they could. And the police helped by holding back and assaulting the anti-racists at both events with pepper spray, batons, tear gas and rubber bullets, as well as legal charges. Big ups to the brave folks who came out to stem the tide of hate on the West coast, and also a big a thanks to the comrades who came out in Providence, R.I. where they were able to shut that crap down real fast. This weekend the year anniversary of the August 11th Torch Rally and August 12th Unite The Right Rally in Charlottesville approaches. On Sunday, August 12th in Cville there's a day of events of remembrance and mourning starting at 9am in Washington Park. The police presence has been shown to be huge in the runup to this weekend with Martial Law and States of Emergency declared by local and state officials, leave for police being suspended, and swaths of the city shut down and blockaded. Follow #AllOutCville for updates. In Washington, D.C., haters are trying to put on a second UTR to draw their morons in swastika and Pinochet shirts and confederate bafoons into the streets. Information about what's happening and how to congregate against it can be found at https://shutitdowndc.org/ . And check out the ItsGoingDown's “This Is America #24” for voices from the ground in DC & Cville. On August 15th in Boston there is planned a Town Hall Meeting at the Arlington St Church in preparation for the counter-demonstration on August 18th at the MA State House to shut down the far-right hate front group, “Resist Marxism”. More info at http://bit.ly/fight-right-boston Be safe out there, cops and klan go hand in hand. Bring water, watch out for your friends, don't leave alone. Worker's Assembly Asheville On Monday, August 20th at 6pm and every 3rd Monday of the month, the Asheville IWW is hosting a service industry workers assembly at Kairos West. If you work in food serice, retail, hospitality, breweries, or other service industries and don't have the right to hire or fire, come by and join the discussion on issues facing your ilk including wages and hours, but also issues such as racism and gendered violence that workers face in and outside of their workplaces. The discussions are aimed at creating direct action solutions and creating class solidarity. To hear about their first Assembly, check out our interview on the topic. Reminder on upcoming #August21 Prison Strike A few CZN member projects have been producing content specific to supporting and understanding the Nationwide Prison Strike. You can find great, related content to enjoy and share by ItsGoingDown podcast, Kiteline Radio & Rustbelt Abolition Radio. Links are in our notes to those recent episodes. Also, visit incarceratedworkers.org for the new and very shareable video breaking down IWOC's role in the strike and reasons to support #August21. Donate! If you appreciate this podcast and the voices that we bring to you each and every week (at least once), please consider a one-time or recurring donation via paypal or liberapay. You can also subscribe to recurring donations to us at patreon.com/tfsr and get some pretty sweet swag. If you want one of the shirts or mixtapes or sticker and button packs we offer to patreon supporters but can't afford a monthly donation, drop us an email and we'll work something out.

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Welcome to Flip the NC 10th, the podcast of the David Wilson Brown campaign for the 10th congressional district of North Carolina. In this episode, we meet Communications Director Courtney Phillips and our candidate, David Wilson Brown. They talk about some of the biggest focuses of the campaign and why David is running. Tune in … Continue reading "Flip the NC 10th – Episode 1"

Joseph Pearson is an Asheville oil painter on a mission.  He paints pieces that convey his values and send a message to the viewer about societal issues.  He expressed during this interview that if he created work that didn't make a statement, he would feel that he was "talking to hear myself talking." I met Joseph during the Fall 2016 River Arts District Studio Stroll, where he works out of his studio at Pink Dog Creative.  I was quite taken with his piece "The Talk" and asked Joseph to tell me about it. He spoke strongly about the responsibility of adults to provide guidance for the next generation.  And he showed me other pieces that reflect the same message. I was very impressed with Joseph's explanation and mission and invited him to be on the show, telling him I would be in touch in the Spring.  I didn't really need to do anymore interviews until then.  However, the very same day I met Joseph, I also happened to meet a young man at a local health food store who was absolutely despondent over the state of our society.  He was despondent and inconsolable... I could not shake the connection of meeting both of these men on the same day, so I invited Joseph to be interviewed sooner than later, and he graciously agreed. To connect with Joseph and see more of his work: SCROLL below! Visit his website at http://www.josephart.net Follow his public posts on his Facebook page Joseph is available for commissioned portraits, both human and pet Highlights of this interview include: Joseph's talking about the meaning behind several of his paintings Examples of how Joseph has used his art and his life to do good for children in need How Joseph compares his art to medicine Joseph's history of receiving numerous artist grants (including full scholarship 4 out of 5 years at the Art Students League of NY) Joseph's tips for other artists who may be interested in seeking grants themselves More examples of Joseph's work (discussed in the interview): Because Joseph has been recently awarded a grant, he asked me to mention that his work is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources, a state agency, with funding from local arts councils in Buncombe, Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties, and with support from Avery County. Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save

For over a year, Western North Carolina Advocacy League (WNCAL) has been helping people in need; with anything from repairing a wheelchair ramp to mediating court cases. This week's guest on Finding Asheville is Robin Vabolis, founder of WNCAL. Robin tells us about how this grassroots not-for-profit originated, what the future holds for WNCAL, and what you can do to help the cause. We hope you enjoy this philanthropic episode of Finding Asheville!   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes! Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

This week we spoke with Laura LaVoie about the tiny house movement. Owning one herself, she was able to give us a rundown on exactly what a tiny house is; the many of the advantages and disadvantages of owning one, and the unique struggle it is to downsize from a "normal" size household to life in 120 square feet. Laura also talks with us about why some cities seem to be much more opposed to tiny houses than Asheville; how Asheville might learn from tiny house friendly cities; and what the future may hold for tiny house hopefuls in both Asheville as well as all of Buncombe county. While there is no concrete definition of a 'tiny' home, a house built to be less than 500 square feet is considered to be a tiny house. Many tiny homes are often built on trailers so that they can easily be transported. Each tiny home is built exactly like a traditional stick built home, just on a much smaller scale. Learn all of this and more in this episode of Finding Asheville.  Visit Laura's blog, Life In 120 Square Feet: http://www.120squarefeet.com Learn more about the Asheville Small Home Advocacy Committee: https://www.facebook.com/AshevilleSHAC/ Wishbone Tiny Homes, a tiny house builder in West Asheville: http://www.wishbonetinyhomes.com   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes! Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

For this New Year's edition of Finding Asheville, we sit down with prominent local figure Rich Lee. Rich is an active figure in Asheville, having moved to Western North Carolina in 1997. Rich is a member of the City of Asheville Greenway Committee; the Buncombe County Triad; WNC Group Homes for Autistic Persons; 1-26 ConnectUs Project; and the Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods just to name a few. In 2015 Rich ran for a seat on City Council, landing in 4th place during the election. A gentle, laid back individual Rich is on top of current Asheville news and has a good idea of what 2016 will look like for our fair city and townsfolk.  What about the 1-26 connector project? Will we see hundreds of home destroyed this year? Is New Belgium for sale? How will that impact the River Arts District where they are currently building a $175 million brewing facility? Politically what is in store for Asheville, as new seats and positions within the local government become available? We talk with Rich about all of these issues, and more, and discuss exactly what locals will see happen this year. 

A stroll through the local farmers market is like walking through a cornucopia of abundance. Sweet potatoes are piled high near yellow onions and fresh greens. But before these ingredients are ready for the soup pot, a transaction must be made. There are often financial barriers that separate people from fresh, healthy food. Several farmers markets in the region now accept SNAP tokens or vouchers. Once known as food stamps, SNAP is a nationwide effort to help low-income people access healthy food. In some North Carolina mountain communities, a USDA pilot project will test innovative ways to better engage all communities with the abundance of fresh local produce available at the markets. A new USDA grant will help the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project connect people in Buncombe, Haywood, and Henderson counties with healthy food. ASAP will foster relationships with local agencies and nonprofits that already help low-income people live healthy lives. Through this new grant, faith-based groups and social service agencies will help open the pathways to explain how SNAP works at farmers markets and to encourage the people they serve to make going to the market part of their eating routine. It’s all about accessibility. When our entire community can access healthy food, all of our lives are improved.

We continue our series of profiles of the Wayne Community College, Martin Community College, Fayetteville Tech, and Surry Community College.

We continue our series of profiles of the Wayne Community College, Martin Community College, Fayetteville Tech, and Surry Community College.

Viewers visit five archaeology sites in North Carolina-- Montgomery, Burke, Buncombe, and Washington Counties and Bermuda Beach near Topsail--to learn how archaeologists are working to preserve the state's buried history.

The BE allows students to meet with A-B Tech instructors, Biltmore employees and will have opportunities for college classes, as well as job shadowing, internships, and apprenticeships in retail/marketing, culinary technology, and hospitality management.

"Buncombe Street, Through Faith Colored Glasses" Buncombe Street UMC November 15, 2009 Bishop Willimon preached for the 175th anniversary celebration of his home church in Greenville, South Carolina.