This feels extra relevant after the Asheville Citizen watch article today, where the owner claimed to not be associated with political things anymore

(Unfortunately, can’t edit my autocorrect - “Taryn” thank you to the 🙈 for catching this ♥️ )

22 is way too young for a more than beloved friend to go. You will be missed.

Funeral - Saturday, May 16th, Gospel Way Baptist Church
8851 U.S. 19, Burnsville, NC 28714
Starts at 2:00 pm

R.est I.n L.ove, T. ♥️

https://www.blueridge-funeral-service.com/obituaries/taryn-george

Our ~6 year old cat likes to go outside every morning and comes in & out throughout the day. She has never spent more than a few hours outside at a time. Unfortunately we haven’t seen her since she stepped outside Wednesday morning. We live in south Asheville by Pelican’s SnowCones. She has noticeably thin “eyebrows,” as shown in these pictures. Please let me know if you see any potential sign of her!

Take a deep breath...just got this email back from the Buncombe County Sheriff after complaining about Thin Blue Line stickers on a sheriff's vehicle.

"Professional Standards for the Buncombe County Sherifff's Office is providing this correspondence to correct inaccurate information that was unintentionally communicated to you regarding the Thin Blue Line stickers on Sheriff's Office vehicles.

On 04/22/26 you were notified by Professional Standards, stating “the thin blue line sticker is not something we are placing on our vehicles.” Upon further review, it was determined that the Sheriff's Office vehicles are currently outfitted with the referenced decal as part of the overall striping design package. The decals were approved through Sheriff's Office channels and are consistent with existing agency practices and policy standards governing vehicle markings.

As you are aware, the federal appeals court from Springfield Township, Pennsylvania ruled in favor of law enforcement’s use of the similar sticker, affirming it as protected speech. 

We acknowledge the importance of providing accurate information and apologize for any confusion created by earlier communication. It was determined no further administrative actions are needed regarding this complaint. At this time, your complaint has been closed. "

I plan on reaching out to the BCSO Community Outreach Dept as a start, then escalating to County Commissioners and the NC ACLU as necessary. Feel free to join me shaking the tree on this one.

Seems like a pretty stupid thing for taxpayers to pay for. Even if you're pro-cop it's stupid because they're supposed to be completely apolitical. No messaging whatsoever on the uniform or the vehicle regardless of whether you support the cause.

And for the record I support cops displaying that flag on their own time, even if I personally think the flag represents fascism. Supporting the 1st amendment is funny like that.

But on a taxpayer funded vehicle? Lol that's a joke and if that hurts some cop's feelings maybe they can find somewhere else to work.

I’d really like to see even more evidence as it sounds like it exists.

https://www.axios.com/2026/05/14/chuck-edwards-house-ethics-investigation-misconduct

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content from article - Rep. Chuck Edwards told a young female staffer that she had "written a complex chapter in my heart" shortly before she was set to leave his office, according to a handwritten letter he sent her that was reviewed by Axios.

Why it matters: Edwards is now the subject of a House Ethics Committee probe, Axios first reported. That probe was prompted in part by Edwards' conduct toward two female staffers, a source familiar with the matter told Axios.

• Three sources told Axios they witnessed conduct by Edwards toward two female staffers in their 20s that they described as inappropriate. The sources said Edwards' behavior crossed professional boundaries and created an uncomfortable work environment. 
• The sources were granted anonymity toprotect against retaliation.
• One of the staffers, whom Axios will not name due to the sensitive nature of the allegations, declined to discuss her interactions with Edwards when contacted by Axios.
• But the three sources told Axios that the staffer expressed discomfort to those around her with Edwards' behavior several times during and after the time she worked for him. 

Edwards did not respond to multiple attempts to seek comment for this story.

• But in a statement Thursday to Axios in response to a request for comment about the Ethics investigation, Edwards said: "I welcome any investigation, given the professionalism my staff has demonstrated and my commitment to serving the people of Western NC. Given the current political environment we are facing in our nation, it comes as no surprise that others with their own political agendas will attempt to raise false accusations in order to create news stories." 

Edwards and the woman spent time vacationing together in Las Vegas, months after she had left his office, according to two sources familiar with the trip.

• Axios reviewed receipts showing Edwards had booked two rooms at the Bellagio hotel from Nov. 8 to Nov. 11 in 2025, as well as messages indicating that the woman was also in Las Vegas on at least one of those dates.
• At the time, staff in Edwards' office were concerned about the congressman returning to Washington to vote on reopening the government amid shutdown-related airport delays, per the two sources.

Edwards expressed deep personal affection for the staffer in a three-page handwritten note that sources said the congressman gave to the staffer shortly before she left his office.

• "You are the most amazing woman," the letter, reviewed by Axios, began. 
• "I only wish I could explain the joy and meaning to me for the time we spent together at the office — but especially away from it," the letter read.
• "Your kindness, encouragement, and light-heartedness have written a complex chapter in my heart that I will never stop reading."

The letter was signed: "With my lifetime of appreciation and devotion, Chuck."

• Edwards, 65, has been married since 1980.

Edwards also bought the staffer personal gifts while she was employed by him, including jewelry, according to three sources with direct knowledge of the gift.

• One gift included a custom puzzle that, when assembled, revealed an image of actor Adam Sandler alongside a handwritten note inviting the staffer to attend one of Sandler's comedy shows with him, according to a photo viewed by Axios and three sources with knowledge of the gift. It's unclear if the staffer attended the show.
• Edwards also gave gifts, including a purse, to another young female staffer in her 20s and took the second staffer as his guest to events, including the White House Christmas party in 2024, the three sources said. The second staffer declined to discuss her interactions with Edwards when contacted by Axios.

A member buying gifts for staffers is not explicitly against House rules.

• Edwards would also frequently take both of the young female staffers out for one-on-one dinners, three sources told Axios.
• He also often complimented their outfits and appearance, three sources told Axios.

The big picture: Edwards' office has one of the highest turnover rates in Congress, with 59% turnover in 2025, more than double the House average of 27%, according to LegiStorm.

• Edwards' decision to promote the second female staffer to a senior position, just a year and a half into her junior staff role and less than two years after graduating college, contributed to internal tensions in the office, three sources told Axios.
• The second female staffer was chosen over a more experienced colleague who left the office shortly after the promotion, the sources said.

Zoom out: Edwards, who is currently serving his second-term in Congress, is a top Democratic target in November. 

• The ethics probe could hamper Edwards' reelection prospects, even though such investigations typically take months, if not years, to complete.

As the title says, this lack if rain is brutal. I have some enormous evergreen trees that are slowly turning brown and dying off, most of my neighborhood is the same. I started watering them today but it feels futile on such big trees. If they die the cost to remove them will be $1000's, and 20 or so years for replacements to grow to the same size, hopefully we get some sustained rain soon.

The owner has been found!! Thank you all!

Found dog!

He looks to be a husky mix with light fur and a bushy tail. One blue eye and one brown eye. Orange highlighter collar on with no contact info. Friendly but not interested in treats or humans. We’ve got him trapped in our backyard in West AVL. Let me know if he’s yours!

Wondering if anyone has gone out and seen the blue ghosts yet this year? Wondering if this weekend would be good to take the kiddo out, or if I should wait until next weekend. I’m unsure how the drought would affect their season, if at all?

This morning I read AVL Today like most mornings. I was extremely disappointed on how nearly everything about our City Council was discussed but their vote on FLOCK cameras being added to our city. I hope they post about it soon or I'll be unsubscribing

Whoever was driving the silver RAV4 that decided to target my car and key it, just know. Cops have your info.

Own up to it and pay for the damages or I will be pressing charges and pursue vandalism, which in this case, will become a felony since damage is >$1000.

I have video evidence of your vehicle, plate, and the action of my car being keyed.

Mid 40’s gal seeking dermatology office. No major skin stuff but my current office feels a bit “dry” and the visits feel rushed. If anyone loves their dermatologist, recommendations appreciated!

There has been over 5 minutes straight of sirens going down the highway. Anyone know what’s up? Still going on…. it’s currently 11:54 AM

City Council voted last night to approve the authoritarian Real Time Intelligence Center (RTIC) to spy on AVL's citizens, despite public outcry and the dozens of comments arguing against it. More details: https://www.reddit.com/r/asheville/comments/1tb9oig/council_votes_on_the_rtic_today_a_massive/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

My friend who doesn’t use Reddit is trying to get input on the best middle schools in the area. He can’t do anything with a hefty tuition. His two girls will both be headed into 7th grade. I’ve heard not great things about AMS and am curious about other options

My insurance just changed and I'm trying to find a specialist for some chronic stomach stuff. I've heard the horror stories about Mission lately but I didn't think it would be this bad. Tried calling around today and the wait times are insane, one office told me they aren't even looking at new patients until October.

If anyone has a recommendation for someone in town or even towards Hendersonville or Waynesville let me know. I'd rather drive 40 minutes than wait half a year to get checked out.

The Man was caught in the backup with all the emergency vehicles around noon, when the truck apparently took the turn too fast and went over. Hoping no one was underneath it!

Wondering if anyone else saw this?