M.E. Sprengelmeyer

M.E. Sprengelmeyer is a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. He has more than 30 years' experience as a reporter, political writer, war correspondent, editor and newspaper publisher.

Lisa Schwartz of Candler takes a cell phone video as a large section of the former Haynes Tower came tumbling down on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at A-B Tech's campus in Enka.
Local
1 year ago
‘BAM!’ Tower at Enka campus is reduced to rubble

Onlookers stared in awe on Thursday as the Haynes Tower building was being reduced to mounds of twisted and debris on A-B Tech’s Enka campus.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Asheville’s food and beverage workers to get mental health help

A Linked4Life initiative will help Asheville’s food and beverage workers gain access to no-cost counseling and a network of peer advocates.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Budget woes, repair issues to temporarily shut YWCA pool

The YWCA plans to close its pool for critical repairs on June 28

Politics
1 year ago
More Republicans needed for nonpartisan poll worker teams

Buncombe County needs 550 poll workers for election day, and 200 for early voting, with an information session noon on Thursday.

Local
1 year ago
Asheville council approves smaller tax hike for staff raises

The City Council split 4-3 and approved a budget that includes a property tax hike to give higher raises for firefighters, police and lower-paid city workers.

Protester Madison Jane, an opponent of a downtown Business Improvement District, makes a point before the Asheville City Council vote on June 11, 2024.
Local
1 year ago
Council OKs downtown district despite vocal opposition

Critics turned out in force, but the Asheville City Council voted in favor of a proposed downtown Business Improvement District or “BID.”

Local
1 year ago
Planners consider facility for women veterans in Hendersonville

Hendersonville’s Planning Board will consider a plan to open a residential care facility for female military veterans at risk of homelessness.

Downtown Asheville
Local
1 year ago
DOWNTOWN SHOWDOWN: City Council tries to address BID concerns

Resolution tries to address critics’ issues before a planned vote Tuesday on creation of a downtown Business Improvement District, or “BID.”

Business
1 year ago
Imagine the future in Asheville airport’s hard hat zone

Tour offers a rare glimpse inside the construction of a new north concourse at Asheville Regional Airport.

Local
1 year ago
Asheville still considering firefighter raises before budget finalized

City Council members still are considering higher raises for firefighters and police, but it could require a tax increase

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