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.

Asheville Planning & Zoning Commission members listen to a presentation on tree preservation Wednesday, May 1, after an announcement that several items were being removed from the night's agenda.
Housing
1 year ago
Large development plan on hold amid Asheville planners’ concerns

The project would bring 350 residential units and 34,000 square feet of retail space to a hilly site off Smokey Park Highway at 172 Moody Ave.

Housing
1 year ago
Homelessness task force finds common cause — and frustration

Asheville Mayor Manheimer says the shortage of affordable housing is driving a crisis hitting cities big and small.

a diverse group of demonstrators gathered Wednesday evening, May 1, 2024, at Pack Square Park, to demand Palestinian rights and an end to Israel's occupation in Gaza.
Local
1 year ago
Demonstrators gather at Pack Square Park

A diverse group of demonstrators gathered Wednesday evening, May 1, at Pack Square Park, to demand Palestinian rights and an end to Israel’s occupation in Gaza.

Local
1 year ago
NAACP President considered for Hendersonville Council

Meanwhile, recently-resigned council member Debbie O’Neal Roundtree hints she is not done with politics.

Traffic was being diverted around 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, on Sweeten Creek Road near Mills Gap.
Local
1 year ago
Crash, diesel spill prompt detour on Sweeten Creek Road

Traffic was being diverted Wednesday on Sweeten Creek Road near Mills Gap following a truck crash and leak of diesel.

Housing
1 year ago
UPDATE: Panel enthusiastic about historic church as affordable housing

The Asheville Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a plan to convert Cappadocia Church into three residential units.

Wayne Franklin Rankin
Obituaries
1 year ago
Wayne Franklin Rankin, 1942-2024

Wayne Franklin Rankin, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away April 25, 2024, […]

Charlotte firefighters from Engine 7 bring flowers to a flag-covered Charlotte-Mecklenburg police vehicle at the North Tryon Station in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, April 30, 2024, where Charlotte-Mecklenburg Officer Joshua Eyer was stationed. Police in North Carolina say a shootout that killed several law enforcement officers, including Eyer, and wounded others began as officers approached a home on Monday to serve a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Local
1 year ago
Charlotte shootings shed light on fugitive task forces

The task force involved Monday is one of dozens led by the US Marshals to find fugitives and serve warrants across the country.

A composite photo shows the four law officers killed on April 29, 2024, while a warrant was being served in the Charlotte area. From left are: Officer Joshua Eyer of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police; William Elliott and Samuel Poloche, both of the NC Department of Corrections and assigned to a U.S. Marshals Carolinas fugitive task force; and Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas M. Weeks.
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Fallen officers were tough, kind and loved their jobs, friends say

Friends remember the four officers killed in Charlotte Monday in the deadliest attack on U.S. law enforcement since 2016.

Green heron at Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary, July 18, 2021.
Lifestyle
1 year ago
Spring is prime time for free, guided bird-watching hikes

Beginning or experienced bird watchers all are welcome at Blue Ridge Audubon’s regular Saturday morning bird outings.

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