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.

Popcorn
Lifestyle
1 year ago
‘Barbie’ in the park and more on Asheville’s summer screen

Asheville’s summer series of movies in Pack Square Park includes “Wonka,” “Barbie,” “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Toy Story.”

Detail on the roof of Asheville City Hall.
Local
1 year ago
Civic Center panel might get new name, expanded advisory role

The City Council will consider renaming it the “Community Entertainment Facilities Commission” to advise on a long list of city-owned facilities.

Things were bananas at the Earth Day 5K on April 20, 2024, at Carrier Park in Asheville, N.C.
Local
1 year ago
Things get bananas at the Earth Day 5K in Asheville

A 54-year-old from Asheville ran the fastest time, but the planet was the real winner of the Earth Day 5K in Asheville on Saturday.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Victim identified in Tunnel Road homicide; suspect charged

Asheville Police identified the victim of Thursday’s fatal shooting as Oji Trevon Mitchell, 33, of Columbia, S.C.

May 28, 2021, during removal of the Vance Monument in downtown Asheville, N.C.
Local
1 year ago
Legal delays add $99,401 to Vance Monument removal tab

The Asheville City Council will consider a resolution ratifying a $109,402 change order, including a $10,000 contingency.

Housing
1 year ago
Planning board to consider regulations on short-term rentals

Contentious short-term rental amendments will be up for discussion and a vote by the Buncombe County Planning Board on Monday.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Hopes are high for state’s first legal medical marijuana joint

“I think they’re going to be busy,” a Cannabis Control Board director said of the 4/20 opening of Great Smoky Cannabis Co.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Some wary of letting A.I. take non-emergency sheriff, police calls

Not everyone is sold on a plan to let machine learning technology field non-emergency sheriff, police and fire calls.

Local
1 year ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Chance of ‘hazardous weather’ Friday

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook on Friday for western North Carolina and other areas.

Housing
1 year ago
Showdown over controversial development issues postponed

The Asheville City Council has postponed three public hearings on development issues that had been expected to take place next week.

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