Derek Lacey, CITIZEN-TIMES.com

Derek Lacey

CITIZEN-TIMES.com

Asheville, NC, United States

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  • USA TODAY
  • BlueRidgeNow
  • Herald-Journal

Past articles by Derek:

3-year-old dies after being swept over Whitewater Falls

A 3-year-old child died April 10 after being swept over Whitewater Falls in Jackson County. → Read More

Will visitors have to pay to park at Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Comment sought

Visitation to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park keeps climbing, but funding for the country's most popular national park has not followed suit. → Read More

Around Asheville, Hendersonville, job openings still far outnumber job seekers

If all 6,600 unemployed people in the Asheville area were to get jobs, there would still be thousands of openings. → Read More

Ecusta Trail 'communist?' Rep. Cawthorn disparages WNC trail effort he formerly praised

Groups working on the Ecusta Trail are taking offense at Rep. Madison Cawthorn apparently calling it "communist." → Read More

70 senior apartments, all at 60% AMI or lower, slated near Swannanoa River Road's Aldi

An Ohio-based nonprofit is looking to build 70 affordable senior living apartments near Swannanoa River Road. → Read More

Buncombe County OKs 100,000-sqare-foot MANNA FoodBank warehouse in Swannanoa

A new 100,000-square-foot warehouse in Swannanoa for MANNA FoodBank got the green light from Buncombe County Dec. 8. → Read More

Making the cut: Where and how to choose a Christmas tree around Asheville

Heading out to pick the family Christmas tree? Here are some spots where you can cut your own, and some tips on picking a good one from the retail lot → Read More

Tryptophan treks: Top 5 Western North Carolina hikes to burn off that Thanksgiving turkey

Here's some top choices for a hike to get some steps in and get out of the house out after Thanksgiving dinner. → Read More

Leaf peepers give Blue Ridge Parkway, WNC tourism strong October

The COVID pandemic may be still on going, but the local tourism industry isn't seeming to notice. → Read More

Need a COVID booster? Buncombe County, UNC-Asheville offer free, walk-in clinics

With each variety of COVID-19 vaccine approved for booster doses, local clinics are offering free shots with no appointments for those who need them. → Read More

'Compact, urban living': 80 micro-units on 0.18 acres proposed for downtown Asheville

A proposed apartment complex downtown is hoping to bring something new to Asheville: micro-housing. → Read More

Eviction moratorium ends July 31; What to know as Buncombe, WNC evictions expected to rise

A federal eviction moratorium, extended for 30 days in late June, will expire July 31 and local evictions are expected to pick up soon after. → Read More

101 Charlotte Street developers tweak plans; neighbors want a seat at the table

While developers work to tweak the 101 Charlotte Street project, neighbors are looking to have a say in the plans. → Read More

Mixed-use development 101 Charlotte Street asks City Council to delay zoning decision to August

101 Charlotte Street asks city council to delay zoning decision to August → Read More

Max Patch camping, more prohibited for 2 years in response to trashing, overcrowding

Max Patch camping, more prohibited as heavy use, impacts mount → Read More

New Super PAC formed with one goal: Fire Madison Cawthorn

A new political action committee is taking aim at Republican Congressman Madison Cawthorn, established only with the goal of removing him from office. → Read More

New Super PAC formed with one goal: Fire Madison Cawthorn

A new political action committee is taking aim at Republican Congressman Madison Cawthorn, established only with the goal of removing him from office. → Read More

Want to keep that mask in your pocket? Here's where to get an easy vaccine in Asheville

Want to be among those out on the town without a mask and still be following the latest public health guidance? Here's the easiest ways to find a shot. → Read More

Completing the pandemic puzzle: N.C. health departments work to vaccinate Hispanic community

As doses, providers and access has grown, so has the share of Hispanic residents getting vaccinated. → Read More

Asheville development: 10 triplexes, 3 new homes in the works near Beaverdam Road

Ten triplexes and three single-family homes are planned near Beaverdam Road in north Asheville. → Read More