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Letter writer: In presidential race, can voters spot a good deal when they see one?
“And the thing that keeps hitting me lately is what would actually happen if you met a used-car dealer who was actually honest? “
Letter writer: Rethink the Krispy Kreme Challenge children’s hospital name
“In a state where childhood obesity rates are over 15 percent, we should not encourage an increase by naming a hospital after an unhealthy food.”
Letter writer: Volunteers needed at AHOPE day center
“In the spirit of community involvement at all levels which underlines participatory action research, I am putting out the call for volunteers to help with some of these tasks.”
Letter writer: Meeting offers info on cochlear implants
“You have to get used to a new way of hearing, but when you do, the result can be life-transforming.”
Letter writer: Exxon revelations prompt Asheville protest
“Over 20 people demonstrated on Nov. 10 in front of the Exxon station on Merrimon Avenue to call attention to the recent revelations that Exxon knew in the ‘70s that fossil-fuel extraction would cause serious climate disruption and covered that information up.”
Letter writer: Include more WNC residents in energy plans
“I hope that the city and Duke Energy will open this process up to a larger WNC stakeholders process.”
Letter writer: The City of Lights has nothing on The Paris of the South
“Oh, yes, I remind myself, the Poo-pooers of The Paris of the South — well! The nerve of some folks! Notre Dame? St. Lawerence’s. The Louvre? Pack Place! “
Letter writer: Modernize the state law governing nurse practitioners
“I encourage you to ask your legislators to support legislation to modernizing the Nurse Practice Act and improve access to health care for all North Carolinians.”
Letter writer: Regulate short-term rentals, don’t ban them
“Asheville, I am greatly disappointed that you would allow this to happen.”
Letter writer: Thanks, Subway, for promising to serve antibiotics-free chicken
“The more that antibiotics are overused — the drugs are routinely given to livestock and poultry at many large industrial farms, whether or not animals are sick — the more opportunities for bacteria to develop resistance.”
Letter writer: After years of good times, Oktoberfest fizzled this year
“Lesson to be learned: Sometimes it’s better to leave well enough, alone. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it — money is the root of all evil!”
Letter writer: Wildlife education program takes animals to students
“I believe we may be a unique wildlife organization that is serving Western North Carolina schools.”
Letter writer: Most newcomers fail to respect or appreciate WNC natives
“How unfortunate it is that most newcomers here can neither appreciate nor respect the lifestyle and ethics of the people native to the area.”
Letter writer: An anthem for Asheville
‘Joni Mitchell’s ‘Big Yellow Taxi’ would fit just fine.’
Letter writer: Eastern European article shows we are ‘all one’ human family
“I am grateful to live in a community and a country that embraces diversity.”
Letter writer: Teachers shouldn’t be charity cases
“Our teachers should make enough money to afford a decent place to live on their own and shouldn’t be charity cases reliant upon nonprofits to make ends meet. “
Letter writer: How to choose only three City Council candidates?
“Asheville is so lucky to have this lineup of candidates!”
Letter writer: Hunt, Mayfield and Lee impress this environmentalist
“I’m proud to cast my vote for Marc Hunt, Julie Mayfield and Rich Lee.”
Letter writer: Lee supports governmental transparency
“On each issue, Rich has worked to bring the community together and discuss the facts, a refreshing break from the safe talking points we often hear from political campaigns.”
Letter writer: Haynes, Young and Lee have interests of citizens at heart
“This City Council election is pivotal. There are three candidates who have the interests of citizens at heart and three that might not.”