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Back to the future: Years ago, Asheville rejected big compensation deals but ideas resurface

NEWS

Jake Frankel | 05/07/2013

As Asheville gears up to file a lawsuit against state legislation that gives control of the city's water system to the Metropolitan Sewage District, some rejected ideas posed by Buncombe County years ago to provide compensation have resurfaced.

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Hendersonville considers resolution against water system seizure, Times-News reports

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David Forbes | 01/03/2013

Prompted by Asheville's own struggles with the state legislature over the fate of its water system, Hendersonville City Council is considering a resolution that would condemn the taking of local government infrastructure as setting "a dangerous precedent," the Times-News reports.

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News-Record Editorial: Asheville water fight bears close watching

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Bill Rhodes | 12/29/2012

In an unsigned editorial, the Greensboro News-Record calls on everyone in N.C. to watch the Asheville water fight.

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Chamber forum highlights education, economy — with a dash of water *Updated with video*

NEWS

Nelda Holder | 09/21/2012

Not surprisingly, jobs and the economy were premiere topics at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce's candidate forum on Thursday. But in no time at all, education and local government control — the Asheville water system being the prime example — also bobbed to the top.

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The Campaign Trail: A look at what happened this week in local politics

NEWS

Jake Frankel | 09/01/2012

A round up of some of this week's local political news: Meadows spoke in Tampa and the national conventions loomed large; Asheville stuck with its water referendum; a poll showed Ramsey's ahead; and more.

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The Campaign Trail: A look at what happened this week in local politics

NEWS

Jake Frankel | 08/25/2012

A round up of some of this week's local political news: McHenry and Keever battle over Medicare but agree on beer. Meadows heads to Tampa but Rogers slams him over education policy. The battle continues over N.C. House District 116. And the Buncombe County commission race gets personal over personnel.

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Sierra Nevada will use well water rather than Asheville water to produce beer in Mills River

BLOGWIRE

Jake Frankel | 07/24/2012

While state and local officials wrestle over the fate of the Asheville Water System, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has learned it can supply most of the water the brewery will need from a well on its property in Mills River.

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Asheville's big day in Raleigh

NEWS

Caitlin Byrd | 04/19/2012

Today at 10 a.m., two major local issues will be discussed in Raleigh: the fate of the Asheville Water System and whether Mission Hospital will continue to operate under the only Certificate of Public Advantage in the state.

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VIDEO: 'Raleigh: Hands Off Buncombe’s Water' press conference

BLOGWIRE

Jake Frankel | 04/15/2012

Last Friday, April 13, a draft report indicated a state legislative committee will recommend removing city control of the water system and transferring it to the Metropolitan Sewerage District. That some day, opponents of the the move held a press conference. Here's a video of the event.

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Asheville Downtown Association releases video presentation about water system

NEWS

Caitlin Byrd | 03/13/2012

The Asheville Downtown Association has released a video of the presentation Joe Minicozzi gave at the Feb. 20 Mountain Voices Alliance water system forum. The presentation lasts 6 minutes and 19 seconds. Topics include differential water rates, local representation on the Metropolitan Sewerage/Water System Committee, and more.

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State honors 49 utilities for drinking water systems, including Asheville

Jake Frankel | 2 days ago

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Wake, Mecklenburg counties exempt from statewide implications of water bill

Margaret Williams | 04/27/2013

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Clean Water for NC: Cities, towns citizen groups oppose water-sewer merger bill

Margaret Williams | 04/16/2013

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WNC Alliance urges people to sign petition against Asheville water system transfer

Jake Frankel | 01/21/2013

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'Defend our Water' protest planned for Dec. 8

Jake Frankel | 12/05/2012

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State offers clean drinking water tips on Protect Your Groundwater Day

Jake Frankel | 09/11/2012

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Whilden responds to Moffitt's blog post, calls it 'extremely irresponsible'

Jake Frankel | 08/19/2012

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Moffitt committee set to hold third hearing, this one in Raleigh on March 14

Margaret Williams | 03/13/2012

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VIDEO: David Gantt on the Asheville Water System

Jake Frankel | 02/21/2012

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