Category: Library

RC Architect James Vester Miller recognized in a walking trail and new website

Posted on by Press Release

Press release from Buncombe County via Mountain Express

The historic contributions and impact of renowned Black Architect James Vester Miller come to life in a walking trail and new website. Buncombe County Public Libraries, Special Collections, and Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County are proud to present a program and walking tour on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 11 a.m.

The public is invited to this free program. Join us at Pack Library’s Lord Auditorium to hear Asheville photographer Andrea Clark speak about her grandfather, master mason James Vester Miller. Born in Rutherford County, NC to an enslaved mother and slave master father, James Vester Miller built many of the historic brick buildings in downtown Asheville. The program will focus on the launch of the new James Vester Miller website, designed by UNC- Asheville student AJ Jolly under the guidance of Dr. Victoria Bradbury, chair of the Department of New Media. Participants are encouraged to walk the trail at will or join the guided tour that will take place following the program.

Learn more about James Vester Miller in the Preservation North Carolina-sponsored traveling exhibit: “We Built This” Profiles of Black Architects and Builders in NC.” Miller is the sole artist from western North Carolina to be featured in the exhibit, which is currently on display through Oct. 10 at Pack Memorial Library.

For more information contact:

Buncombe County Special Collections at (828) 250-4740, packnc@buncombecounty.org orjamesvmillerasheville@gmail.com.

James Vester Miller: From Walking Trail to Website Launch

When: Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, 11 a.m.

Noon-2 p.m.:  James Vester Miller Historical Walking Trail

Walk the trail on your own or with guided tour

Where: Lord Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library

67 Haywood Street, Asheville

Some buildings will be open during the guided walking tour for browsing

YMI Pharmacy
Mt. Zion
St. Matthias
St. James
Hopkins Chapel
Haywood Street

Event Cost: Free

ICC Candidate Forum

Posted on by Deborah Keller

April 7, 2022

Reaching ROCO held a candidate forum tonight at the ICC Library Auditorium for the May 17th primary. All candidates for this and the November election were invited to attend.

It was well attended with standing room only. Each candidate was allowed to explain who they were and why they were running for the office they sought. The moderators asked specific questions that each candidate was given a specific time to answer.

 

The outline for the forum was as follows:

 

Two candidates were listed on the program who did not appear. Julie Hertzog County Commissioner District 5 and Tony Roberson RC Sheriff Candidate. Tony did post a facebook video explaining that he told the organizers several months ago that he would not be there as he was still obtaining signatures to run in the November primary as an Unaffiliated Candidate. He was not quite sure why he was still included in the program. You can see his video on his facebook page.

We have the link to the video of the entire forum (2hr and 51 min). To watch click link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT1lr_As8qM&t=6830s

County Commissioner candidates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to all the candidates and concerned public who came out. Working together to be informed will help us all in Rutherford County.