Inactive Page

Home
Inactive Page

In-depth reporting on local politics, environment and land use.

09/03/2022

Maybe the two sides on this can get together. Seems like both are willing.

https://brevardnewsbeat.substack.com/p/take-two-for-take-one-brevard-city?s=w

The Brevard City Council on Monday voted to grant the current operator, Take One Entertainment, a lease that will allow owner Abby Steel to run the theater for as many as 10 more years.

05/03/2022

Sorry I can't do more election coverage, but being a one-person operation means I will have to focus on countywide races. This is the most competitive one this year:

https://brevardnewsbeat.substack.com/p/three-high-ranking-deputies-vie-to?s=w

Transylvania County Sheriff David Mahoney's looming retirement has created stiff competition for his job, including this year's only primary for a countywide seat.

28/02/2022

Did you all know the Co-Ed Cinema is owned by the City of Brevard? I didn't. And now the City Council is now poised to vote on its future.

https://brevardnewsbeat.substack.com/p/art-films-blockbusters-or-both-the?utm_source=url

Brevard City Council will decide whether to extend the lease of the current tenant, who has been praised for her work during Covid-19. But should the theater show a wider variety of films?

22/02/2022

We don't get many heros as adults, but Paul Farmer was one of mine:

https://brevardnewsbeat.substack.com/p/what-i-learned-about-giving-from?utm_source=url

Doctor and author Paul Farmer, who died Monday, was committed to caring for the poor. A Duke University grad, he created global models for medical treatment and a universal example of good works.

18/02/2022

Been working on this one for a few weeks. It's about the dramatic impact from the "exponential" growth of short-term rentals in Transylvania and especially Brevard. Seems like super-important topic and I hope you will read -- AND subscribe. Can't emphasize enough there are no downsides. Your email address will never be shared and you will never be denied access to any content or hit up for paid subscriptions.

https://brevardnewsbeat.substack.com/p/explosive-growth-of-short-term-rentals?utm_source=url

Realtors and property owners say the boom in short-term rentals has little role in Transylvania's affordability crisis. But tenants are displaced and neighborhoods are inundated by Airbnbs.

08/02/2022

The story of Brevard's transportation work lately: less money, more expensive projects:

https://brevardnewsbeat.substack.com/p/more-bad-news-for-brevard-cost-of

One week after learning of diminished trail funding, Brevard City Council was told that its share of the bridge project may increase from $200,000 to $900,000.

26/01/2022

Brevard, for now, is the only feasible location for significant, badly needed affordable housing projects. Neighbors aren't thrilled.

https://brevardnewsbeat.substack.com/p/neighborhood-opposition-a-major-obstacle

The arguments of neighbors fighting a planned affordable housing project near Brevard are compelling, advocates say, but so is the crushing need for reasonably priced apartments.

21/01/2022

A really enjoyable story to write, about super-strong, engaging -- and extremely modest -- local pro cyclists. Special to have such folks in our community.

https://brevardnewsbeat.substack.com/p/local-racers-going-to-worlds-great

Brevard College alums Hannah Arensman and Erica Zaveta will ride for the U.S. at the World Cyclo-cross Championships. They downplay the feat, saying they are just two among many strong local pros.

08/12/2021

Funny thing. I write about shopping in downtown in Brevard and get 4,000 views. Posts about the most expensive public project in county history get half that. This story is about revised plans for that work, the $68 million upgrades to campuses in Brevard and Rosman. If you're a taxpayer, you might want to read:

https://brevardnewsbeat.substack.com/p/school-board-opts-for-much-new-construction

The new options for upgrading the Brevard and Rosman campuses were chosen to limit costs that would come from rising building prices and redrawing plans.

01/12/2021

Hi All.
Big news for Rosman and the county as a whole -- $7 million in state funding will allow the town to significantly expand utility service in the Rosman Highway corridor. Brevard and DuPont also received funds for much-needed projects.

https://brevardnewsbeat.substack.com/p/county-receives-7-million-from-state

The money will go to the town of Rosman to expand water and sewer capacity, especially in the Rosman Highway corridor. The city of Brevard and Dupont State Recreational Forest also received funding.

17/11/2021

https://brevardnewsbeat.substack.com/p/brevard-public-works-director-david?justPublished=true

Lutz had claimed he didn’t know the soil was hazardous. Another city official cheered the results.

17/11/2021

https://brevardnewsbeat.substack.com/p/lutz-testifies-he-didnt-have-a-clue?justPublished=true

Brevard Public Works Director David Lutz's main defense in federal court: He didn't know the first thing about the dangers of lead-contaminated soil. Prosecutors present evidence showing the opposite.

13/11/2021

https://brevardnewsbeat.substack.com/p/not-david-lutzs-actions-but-his-intentions?justPublished=true

A city-paid lawyer for Lutz, Brevard's public works director, will ague he didn't knowingly do wrong. Federal prosecutors hope to provide evidence of "literal cover-up."

04/11/2021

https://brevardnewsbeat.substack.com/p/city-of-brevard-takes-on-lack-of

Recent data also shows that nearly 1,000 units in Transylvania County are devoted to short-term rentals. On the plus side, a developer shares a plan to build a federally backed affordable project.

03/11/2021

Complete Brevard election results, with candidate reactions:

https://brevardnewsbeat.substack.com/p/copelof-wins-brevard-mayors-race?justPublished=true

Current city office holders, Maureen Copelof and Mac Morrow, captured the most votes in the two four-way races; Aaron Baker, running as a "shake it up" candidate, will fill the second council seat.

31/10/2021

https://brevardnewsbeat.substack.com/p/david-guices-lonely-pursuit-of-support

The moderate county commissioner says the ideology of his hard-right colleagues is blocking progress. They say they are staying true to their constituents and party.

26/10/2021

https://brevardnewsbeat.substack.com/p/on-black-balsam-under-the-stars-a?justPublished=true

A hike on the Art Loeb allowed for an appreciation of its autumn beauty and the story of its creation, which might offer lessons for the planned Ecusta Trail.

19/10/2021

Hi All. Latest (and last) profile of a Brevard City Candidate. Want to emphasize this is purely based on fact-checked reporting, not opinion. Providing the best information I can on city races. Sign up is free (though paid subscriptions are a greatly appreciated contribution) and entitles you to direct email of future stories. Thanks. Dan

https://brevardnewsbeat.substack.com/p/more-than-parks-mayoral-candidate

City Council Member Maureen Copelof said that she's about a lot more than just parks and pushed back on the notion that she and other city leaders lack vision for the future.

Address

Telephone

+13525841391

Website

http://brevardnewsbeat.substack.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Inactive Page posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Inactive Page:

Shortcuts

Address
Telephone
Alerts
Contact The Business
Claim ownership or report listing
Want your business to be the top-listed Media Company?

Country:

City:

09/03/2022

05/03/2022

28/02/2022

22/02/2022

18/02/2022

08/02/2022

26/01/2022

21/01/2022

08/12/2021

01/12/2021

17/11/2021

17/11/2021

13/11/2021

04/11/2021

03/11/2021

31/10/2021

26/10/2021

19/10/2021

Address

Telephone

Website

Alerts

Contact The Business

Shortcuts

Share