UNCA unveils Asheville 2030: Rising to the Challenge plan

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:49:09 GMT

‘No Rent for Slumlords’ housing code change OK’d in Asheville. ...

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:45:22 GMT

From Staff Reports

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Asheville City Council on Sept. 8 unanimously approved a “No Rent for Slumlords” housing code amendment.

The rule makes it illegal for landlords to

118 jobs in Buncombe County Schools could be eliminated as pressure to cut spending ramps up

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:43:05 GMT

From Staff Reports

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Buncombe County Schools may eliminate about 118 positions to help balance the budget for the 2027–2028 school year.

Regarding the need for the job

Gun violence plunged in Asheville this summer, police data claims

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:42:03 GMT

From Staff Reports

ASHEVILLE, N.C. —Data from the Asheville Police Department shows that gun violence and gunfire rates dropped in Asheville over the summer, reflecting a broader statewide downward trend in North Carolina, according to a report

House votes 413-2 to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards after ethics probe of his conduct

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:40:54 GMT

From Staff Reports

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives on Sept. 1 voted 413-2 to formally censure Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina after an ethics investigation into his workplace conduct.

Edwards denies wrongdoing, but offers certain apologies

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:39:48 GMT

From Staff Reports

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., apologized on Sept. 1 on the House floor to his wife and two former female staffers for putting them in an uncomfortable position.

Mission Hospital relaxes degree requirements for hiring of nurses

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:38:15 GMT

From Staff Reports

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Effective July 1, Mission Hospital dropped its requirement for newly hired registered nurses to hold a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or to finish one within five years of employment

Mission Hospital seeks approval for 10 neonatal beds in Asheville

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:37:18 GMT

From Staff Reports

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Mission Hospital is seeking state approval to add 10 neonatal beds as part of a $25.9 million project, WLOS reported on Sept. 3.

According to a press release

Manheimer calls Roney a liar as Asheville mayoral candidate forum goes negative

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:35:06 GMT

From Staff Reports

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — During a tense campaign forum on Sept. 11, Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer called her opponent, City Councilwoman Kim Roney, a liar.

The

Barbs traded over transparency, community engagement, approaches to homelessness in Asheville

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:31:39 GMT

By JOHN NORTH

Asheville Daily Planet

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A highly charged Asheville mayoral candidate forum turned uncharacteristically negative during the latest program in the Business on the

Florida could provide a pragmatic model for Dems’ mid-term gains

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:57:22 GMT

Control of the U.S. Senate — not just the House — could now be up for grabs.

It has everything to do with Donald Trump’s economic policies and war with Iran that have cratered his approval ratings.

The Daily Planet's Opinion: Shame on Mamdani, AOC for laughing during 9/11 ceremony, as others cried

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:56:12 GMT

Shame on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., who were caught yukking it up during the somber reading of 9/11 victims at Ground Zero during the 25th anniversary service on Sept. 11.

The Supreme Court bulldozes the People’s House

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:54:31 GMT

By BLL PRESS

Syndicated Columnist

American history has been turned upside down. In order to prevent any president from becoming a king, our Founding Fathers wisely established three

Progressive regression and the new medievalism....

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:49:25 GMT

By VICTOR DAVIS HANSON

Syndicated Columnist

For most people, the story of the medieval world was one of cramped cities, constant violent crime, and episodic outbreaks of deadly

Wanted: Assassin. Pay: Mediocre.

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:46:10 GMT

By TED RALL

Syndicated Columnist

What if you were scrolling through job listings, and you found one that said:

The Candid Conservative: Ten things of value

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:43:10 GMT

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”

— Gandhi

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Pundit decides to make his neighbors pay to drive safely past his house — or face a barrage ...

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:40:44 GMT

By ROGER BUCKNER

Special to the Daily Planet

The story out of the Middle East (Iran) recently is no longer “nukes,” but the successful (from the Iranian
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I-40 Pigeon River Gorge rebuild cost jumps to $2.8 billion; completion delayed to 2029

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:38:54 GMT

From Staff Reports

NEWPORT, Tenn. — The rebuild of Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge near here is now estimated to cost about $2.8 billion — up from the original $2 billion, the North
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Lured Market gets eviction reprieve as judge leaves open the option of combining lawsuits

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:37:43 GMT

From Staff Reports

RUTHERFORDTON, N.C. — Lake Lure business Lured Market and Grill got a reprieve from potential eviction at one of the two properties it rents on Memorial Highway, the Hendersonville Times-News reported on Sept. 3.

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The Monkees’ sole survivor to play Sept. 24 in Greeneville

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:33:37 GMT

From Staff Reports

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — The group Micky Dolenz: 60 Years of the Monkees will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 in the Niswonger Performing Arts Center at 212 Tusculum Boulevard here.

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SPANKthe80s band aims rattle the Opera House in Newberry on Sept. 17

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:32:30 GMT

From Staff Reports

NEWBERRY, S.C. — SPANKthe80s: The Ultimate ‘80s Tribute Band Experience will perform a salute to the music of the 1980s at 7:30
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CSN&Y tribute band to unleash rich four-party vocal harmonies at Sept. ...

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:31:36 GMT

From Staff Reports

WALHALLA, S.C. — Harvest Moon: The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young will perform a musical salute to the iconic group at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 in the Walhalla Performing Arts Center at
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Trump-endorsed Balkcom tells GOP club why ‘common sense’ voters should elect her to Chuck ...

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:30:20 GMT

By JOHN NORTH

Asheville Daily Planet

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — State Rep. Jennifer Balkcom, R-Naples — the newly chosen GOP nominee in the race for the 11th District seat held by
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Asheville axes Flock contract during fiery council meeting

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:29:07 GMT

From Staff Reports

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Asheville City Council voted 5–2 to terminate its contract with Flock Safety during a tense, standing-room-only meeting on Aug. 25.

The decision
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