Asheville

TL/DR - A shooting at the Artisan at Biltmore Park apartment complex in Asheville, N.C. has left residents shaken. A woman was shot in the head and is currently in the hospital with life-threatening injuries, while Gregory Holden was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Dustin Wingate, a resident at the complex, reported a…

TL/DR - Following the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, citizens of Asheville, NC expressed mixed feelings. Some residents, like Laurie, felt the debate did not meet expectations, but still support Biden, believing he has the elements to lead the country, despite his poor performance. Others, like Trump supporter William…

TL/DR - Several nonprofits in Asheville, North Carolina joined forces on June 23 to raise awareness about community violence. The P.E.A.C.E. Team, which stands for Providing Education Advocacy through Community Engagement, hosted its first "48 Hours of Peace and Unity" event, offering art, music, and games of pick-up basketball. The event also…

TL/DR - Ingles and other co-plaintiffs are suing the city of Asheville, claiming they are being unfairly targeted by a zoning change that requires large landowners to build mixed-use projects that include housing. The zoning ordinance would limit the size of commercial spaces to 20,000 square feet unless they include a housing component. The…