URTV has kept in front of the press with scandals and drama. Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Commissioners were wearied by the cat fights. When they refused to renew their contract for public access TV with the group, allegations started flying against the county for mismanagement of funds. The allegations did not check out against NC general statutes. Councilman Cecil Bothwell demanded an audit of this group, and now key people are resigning. Three or four board members have thrown in the towel. They were unable to secure pro-bono legal representation for their subsidized free speech. Vice President Bob Horn said he was resigning in protest.