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    Letter: More coverage needed on women’s reproducti­ve rights

    Posted on March 21, 2023March 20, 2023 by Letters

    “Other than a Planned Parenthood ad, I saw no mention whatsoever of the effect of that Supreme Court decision on Buncombe County or on family planning services in this area.”

    1.6 K views1LettersOpinion

    Letter: Ohio derailment raises local concern

    Posted on March 21, 2023March 20, 2023 by Letters

    “An incident like the Ohio disaster could wreck tourism, not to mention our everyday lives, for many years.”

    1.1 K views2LettersOpinion

    Letter: Save our libraries — again

    Posted on March 21, 2023March 20, 2023 by Letters

    “Buncombe commissioners have so little regard for libraries and librarians that it’s OK to make our woefully underfunded system worse for both patrons and staff.”

    939 views+LettersOpinion

    Letter: Ask TDA to support homes for workers

    Posted on March 20, 2023March 18, 2023 by Letters

    “But we can directly help our county’s workers, the people who drive our tourism economy — and thus drive contributions to the TDA’s coffers — by asking the TDA to give some money back to build housing for such workers.”

    1.3 K views1LettersOpinion

    Letter: National Guard could help with downtown safety

    Posted on March 20, 2023March 18, 2023 by Letters

    “Why not bring in the National Guard to help assist the Asheville Police Department in the downtown area?”

    1.3 K views2LettersOpinion

    Letter: How to pay for downtown remedies

    Posted on March 19, 2023March 18, 2023 by Letters

    “The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority is sitting on millions of dollars in its coffers and should spend some of its money making downtown Asheville the tourism haven that it promises it is in all of its marketing efforts, but their promise is currently not delivered.”

    1.8 K views2LettersOpinion

    Letter: The dynamic of ‘travelers­’ and police

    Posted on March 19, 2023March 18, 2023 by Letters

    “The lack of regular patrolling invites chaos and boundary testing. This has been a long-running issue and can only be solved by a community united by bold government leadership.”

    1.4 K views+LettersOpinion

    Letter: Improving dreadful downtown Asheville

    Posted on March 19, 2023March 18, 2023 by Letters

    “Hire 40% more policemen, pay them a salary so they can live in Asheville and put them where they are needed the most — downtown Asheville.”

    2.1 K views2LettersOpinion

    Letter: The sad decline of downtown Asheville

    Posted on March 18, 2023March 17, 2023 by Letters

    “We all know the priorities, and they are past needing to be dealt with.”

    4.6 K views4LettersOpinion

    Letter: Guaranteed results for downtown’s woes

    Posted on March 18, 2023March 17, 2023 by Letters

    “Want to see immediate improvements to the ghastly state of downtown Asheville?”

    1.7 K views4LettersOpinion

    Letter: How quickly can downtown be saved (again)?

    Posted on March 18, 2023March 17, 2023 by Letters

    “How could things have gotten this bad without intervention? How quickly will this situation of fear and crime be turned around?”

    1.8 K views3LettersOpinion

    Letter: Woolly worms don’t lie

    Posted on March 14, 2023March 12, 2023 by Letters

    “Many residents have never experienced the absence of ‘mountain winter,’ which tourists flee and only the brave endure.”

    1.5 K views7LettersOpinion

    My story: We need to protect our mountain forests

    Posted on March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 by Letters

    “Instead of leveling the woods in a property planned for development, a percentage of trees could be saved, especially mature trees that would help newly planted trees and others thrive.”

    2.3 K views6CommentaryOpinion

    Letter: Asheville should try Japan’s policing approach

    Posted on March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 by Letters

    “Koban policing puts beat cops on the ground where they interact and get to know residents, visitors and even the unhoused in an effort to keep a city running smoothly, while anticipating and mitigating crime.”

    2.6 K views2LettersOpinion

    Letter: Just say no to spending millions on McCormick Field

    Posted on March 11, 2023March 10, 2023 by Letters

    “And they ‘want,’ they ‘like’ the Tourists. So do we, but City Council and the city manager are making a huge mistake paying this unreasonable price to keep them.”

    2.1 K views2LettersOpinion

    Letter: BPR’s programmin­g switch hits sour note

    Posted on March 6, 2023March 2, 2023 by Letters

    “All of us who depended on the music for expanding waves of harmony and well-being to soothe ears already inflamed by too much news are plumb out of luck.”

    2.2 K views6LettersOpinion

    Letter: Building a healthier, safer and more caring future

    Posted on March 5, 2023March 2, 2023 by Letters

    “The group is dedicated to building a healthier, safer and more caring future for our children and grandchildren. This includes meaningful jobs, living wages, health care, supporting families and a sustainable environment.”

    1.9 K views5LettersOpinion

    Letter: Sidewalks project shows little cooperatio­n with neighborho­od

    Posted on March 4, 2023March 2, 2023 by Letters

    “I am afraid the city of Asheville is not interested in neighborhood input.”

    2.4 K views11LettersOpinion

    Letter: Police need alternativ­es to stun guns

    Posted on February 28, 2023February 25, 2023 by Letters

    “I propose a less violent method of capturing out-of-control people who may be suffering a mental psychotic break, drug- or alcohol-induced episode.”

    1.4 K views6LettersOpinion

    Letter: Goodbye, Tourists, hello Pirates?

    Posted on February 27, 2023February 25, 2023 by Letters

    “How about the Pirates relocating to Asheville if the Tourists bolt?”

    1.7 K views1LettersOpinion

    Letter: Let’s cure hepatitis C in Buncombe jail

    Posted on February 27, 2023February 25, 2023 by Letters

    “Lots of people in our region and state could be cured so easily if we take the steps to make this happen locally and show them the way.”

    1.8 K views+LettersOpinion
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