South Asheville News

Brevard Public Works director indicted for alleged improper cleanup at city firing range

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 29, 2020

The City of Brevard's Public Works director, David Lutz, was indicted by a federal grand jury for his role in the alleged collection, transport and improper disposal of hazardous waste in violation of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

Brevard public works director faces federal hazardous waste charges over firing range soil removal

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 25, 2020

A federal grand jury in Charlotte recently indicted David Lutz, the director of Public Works (DPW) for the City of Brevard, on charges related to the handling, transportation and storage of hazardous waste.

Johnson calls Edwards appointment to North Carolina's unemployment oversight committee 'encouraging news'

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 31, 2020

State Rep. Jake Johnson (R-Raleigh) said it was “encouraging news” that state Sen. Chuck Edwards (R-Henderson) was appointed as co-chair of the North Carolina Legislature’s Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Unemployment Insurance.

Vance County foundation awards $1,000 to Adolescent Parenting Program

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 22, 2020

The Vance County Community Foundation awarded the Franklin-Granville-Vance (FGV) Smart Start program a $1,000 grant for its program that assists adolescents who are parents with family-centered services.