“If The Meadows is built, a few people who have been lucky enough to look out at woods on others’ property will instead see yards and houses, like most of the rest of us, and there will be a bit more traffic.
What’s the harm?
Letter: Why locals get ‘emotional’ about Asheville’s changes
“But I watched this little city that I loved transform by the spending of millions on tourism and catering to all things tourist-oriented.”
Letter: Reparations Commission deserves more time to do its work
“The government should be doing all it can to support the commission in crafting recommendations to repair harm from the centuries of damage done by our government and society to Black people.”
Letter: Mission’s deconstruction has been a team sport
“Though reality was hushed, Mission was in serious trouble way before HCA was given the checkered flag. Major hospital systems are rarely discarded because of how well they are run.”
Cliff notes
Letter: Another layer of The Orange Peel’s story
“In order to amortize the extensive repairs and updating required by modern codes, we arranged a long-term lease of the building, which is still owned by an heir of the auto parts business.”
Letter: Ask Edwards to support Alzheimer’s work
“Thankfully, U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-11th District, can act today to address the Alzheimer’s and dementia public health crisis in North Carolina and across the nation.”
Pulling pandemic weeds as time stretched wide
“Each March since 2020, the ivyleaf speedwell has returned and reminded me of a time of simplicity, anxiety, joy and boredom.”
Letter: Take responsibility for carbon footprint
“We all must take greater responsibility for the degradation of the planet and actions we must take to reverse the trajectory of this destructive curve.”
Communication breakdown
HCA critics may not realize they’re also shareholders
“Recently, there has been a local movement to buy individual shares of HCA stock and submit a shareholder resolution to address the company’s profit-first business strategy at Mission.”
Letter: Are we taking steps toward peace and justice?
“The evil of war-making will not drive out evil. Kindness, respect, toleration and cooperation will create a better world.”
Premature enfoliation
Letter: Ask Edwards what fiscal commission would target
“If the Fiscal Commission Act of 2023 makes it into law, it creates a way to cut the federal budget, including Medicare and Social Security, largely behind closed doors.”
Letter: Haw Creek development raises many concerns
“We hope the Council will be committed to balancing new development with improvements to maintain and enhance the Haw Creek community.”
Letter: Repair Malvern Hills pool in time for summer
“I urge the Asheville government to do the right thing and listen to the people’s request to repair the Malvern Hills pool and have it open for swim classes and recreation this coming summer.”
In defense of challenge: How tackling hard things benefits us all
“So here’s my challenge: Let’s find ways to regularly challenge ourselves in good ways and let’s encourage others around us to do the same.”
Throw the book
Letter: Council choice fails to show humanity
“Shame on the Asheville City Council for refusing to even consider a cease-fire resolution for Gaza. In the midst of a genocide, it could not muster the moral courage to simply issue a call for peace.”
Letter: City Council should not bend to threats
“I must also point out that by allowing this group to speak, the city was, in fact, already allowing their voices to be heard. However, being heard does not entail forcing agreement to their demands for action.”