Without more funds, URTV will close in September

Unless additional funding is received, public-access channel URTV -- now known as the WNC Media Center -- will cease operation in September of this year, according to a notice sent last week to the city of Asheville and Buncombe County. Both city and county officials claim that URTV is receiving funding as it always has. "This letter is to inform you that with the current level of funding, WNC Community Media Center cannot operate beyond September, 2010," the May 24 memo reads. "The entire access community greatly appreciates your support in the past and looks forward to working with you through the difficult transition period to State franchising."