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• Journey tribute band to play Oct. 19 at SMCPA

  Created: Wednesday, 02 October 2019 21:06

  From Staff Reports FRANKLIN — DEPARTURE, The Journey Tribute Band will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Regarding the tribute band, the SMCPA noted in an event promotion, “After...

• Franklin Graham’s free event planned Oct. 13 in Asheville

  Created: Wednesday, 02 October 2019 21:04

  From Staff Reports The Rev. Franklin Graham will be preaching at the U.S. Cellular Center in downtown Asheville at 4 p.m. Oct. 13 during his ongoing Decision America Tour, which will roll across his home state of North Carolina this fall. Along with G...

• New sheriff jousts with CIBO critics on ICE issue

  Created: Monday, 02 September 2019 17:47

  By JOHN NORTH john@AshevilleDailyPlanet.com    Recently elected Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller fielded intense questions from some local business leaders on his decision for his office not to hold detainees — suspected of being...

• Step outside comfort zone to widen connections, UNCA chancellor urges

  Created: Monday, 02 September 2019 17:44

  By JOHN NORTH john@AshevilleDailyPlanet.com The finale of Leadership Asheville’s Summer Buzz Breakfast series featured four guests addressing the issue of “What is our vision for a connected community?” on Aug. 14 at West Asheville�...

• GoTopless rally features 21 participants

  Created: Monday, 02 September 2019 17:44

  From Staff Reports  Asheville’s 10th annual GoTopless rally on downtown’s Pack Square on Aug. 25 drew 21 women who went shirt-less — and about 100 spectators who showed up to hear speeches and, in many cases, get pictures shot o...

• Black author to speak on experiences with KKK

  Created: Monday, 02 September 2019 17:43

  From Staff Reports  Daryl Davis, the author of the book “KlanDestine Relationships” and star of the film “Accidental Courtesy” will discuss his experiences seeking out neo-Nazis and mmbers of the Ku Klux Klan at 7 p..m. Sept....

• UNCA wins top 20 ranking on several lists

  Created: Monday, 02 September 2019 17:38

  Snares accolades for ‘Best Quality of Life,’ ‘Town-Gown Relations’ and more From Staff Reports UNC Asheville is once again featured as one of The Princeton Review’s foremost colleges and is ranked in the top 20 nationa...

• Wanda Greene given 7-year prison sentence, $100K fine; ‘horrific abuse of office,’ judge asserts

  Created: Monday, 02 September 2019 17:34

  4 others also sentenced in corruption case From Staff Reports Wanda Greene was the “architect of a culture of corruption” whose actions constitute “a horrific abuse of office,” Judge Robert Conrad&...

• 5-yr. I-26 widening in Buncombe, Henderson to start in late September

  Created: Monday, 02 September 2019 17:32

  From Staff Reports Construction will commence by the end of September on a major Interstate 26 project to reduce traffic congestion and improve travel in Buncombe and Henderson counties, according to the state Department of Transportion. The N.C. Depart...

• Firing overturned; Byrd might get his APD job back

  Created: Monday, 02 September 2019 17:31

  From Staff Reports A police captain who was fired has the right to get his job back, Asheville’s Civil Service Board has ruled, Asheville television station WLOS News 13 reported on July 30. Mark Byrd, an officer with nearly 20 years o...

• Ex-APD officer Hickman pleads guilty to assault of black pedestrian

  Created: Monday, 02 September 2019 17:30

  From Staff Reports After pleading guilty in the case, a former Asheville police officer accused of assaulting a black pedestrian in 2017 was sentenced Aug. 9 to 12 months of probation. Christopher Hickman, 32, pleaded guilty to communicating ...

• Tim Moffitt announces run for McGrady’s seat

  Created: Monday, 02 September 2019 17:29

  From Staff Reports HENDERSONVILLE — Former Buncombe County Republican Rep. Tim Moffitt announced Aug. 26 that he will run in 2020 for the N.C. House of Representatives District 117 seat in Henderson County. Moffitt, who previously serv...

• Letters to the Editor: September 2019

  Created: Monday, 02 September 2019 17:24

  Greenland: Early holiday shopping for Trump?  So Greenland turned President (Donald) Trump down in his bid to buy that nation. I cannot figure out his continuing oddball moves since he has already bought Israel. As the famous comedian ...

• The Daily Planet's Opinion: September 2019

  Created: Monday, 02 September 2019 17:22

  Topless rally in downtown Asheville wastes time, clogs up traffic, pushes no worthwhile cause For the 10th consecutive year, a GoTopless day rally was held in downtown Asheville and it was ...

• ‘Cheating so my side wins is OK with me’

  Created: Monday, 02 September 2019 17:20

  By LEE BALLARD Special to the Daily Planet Competition can bring out the best in us — or the worst.  In business, sports, politics or the county fair, the lure of winning is oh so strong. The good competitor is focused on his own performa...

• Candid Conservative: Fear makes fools of us all

  Created: Monday, 02 September 2019 17:18

  By CARL MUMPOWER Special to the Daily Planet “Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.”  —  Bertrand Russell   The problem Fo...

• To be Charlie brawn....

  Created: Monday, 02 September 2019 17:15

  By AMY ALKON Syndicated Columnist If a guy is trying to amp up his attractiveness by working out, what areas of the body should he focus on? What do women notice and want? And how much of that can I get without any kind of surgery or dangerous potions...

• Dirty Dancing Festival sure to make waves Sept. 13-14

  Created: Monday, 02 September 2019 17:13

  From Staff Reports LAKE LURE — Join other fans of the cult-classic movie “Dirty Dancing” and relive memories of Baby’s first dance with Johnny at the film’s original, breathtaking backdrop of Lake Lure in Morse...

• 10-day event expects to draw 180K visitors

  Created: Monday, 02 September 2019 17:07

  In 26th year, Mtn. State Fair to celebrate WNC people, agriculture, arts Sept. 6-15 From Staff Reports   FLETCHER —The 26th annual North Carolina Mountain State Fair, the...

• Millions sign up to ‘storm’ Area 51 on 9/20; ‘No way,’ U.S. Air Force asserts

  Created: Monday, 02 September 2019 17:04

  In latest twist, Alienstock to provide â€˜party in the desert’ instead of â€˜storm’ From Staff Reports RACHEL, Nevada — Rachel, population 54, billed as �...