Will of George Wood. Share full article. May 22, 1860. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from May 22, 1860, Page 2 Buy Reprints. View on timesmachine.

ASHEVILLE — In less than nine months, Interim Buncombe County Manager George Wood tackled major — and sometimes controversial — policy issues while heading an organization embroiled in the ...

ASHEVILLE — Last summer, George Wood found himself in a county shaken by controversy. It would worsen during his early months as Buncombe County manager, when federal officials would widen the ...