“The Dec. 9 issue highlighting medical services for those without insurance or a lot of money … but did not include the contact information for Asheville’s free clinic, commonly known as the ABCCM free clinic.”
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Letter writer: Environmentally friendly builder faces vandalism
“I want to urge anyone who still has issues with our development of the land on Shelburne Drive to talk to us about your concerns rather than anonymously trespass and damage our property.”
Letter writer: Linking doughnuts to children’s clinic sets society up to fail
” I want a community that thinks deeper and questions appropriately [the] motivations of big business.”
Letter writer: Duplex zoning change would violate covenant between Buncombe county residents, commissioners
“Permitting duplexes in the proposed three single -family residential zoning districts is unwarranted and unnecessary, as they are currently permitted in eight other districts.”
Letter writer: Spoiler alert needed for movie reviews
“Hey, Mr. Hanke — ever heard of the phrase ‘spoiler alert’?”
Letter writer: Volunteers at AHOPE helped build community
“The first day of community participation in the participatory action research project currently underway at AHOPE was a great success.”
Letter writer: Make Pack Library a voting site for downtown residents
“I hope our Buncombe County Board of Elections will seriously consider making Pack Library a voting site in upcoming elections. As it is now, yes, voting is our right, but it certainly is also almost impossible for many in our downtown area.”
Letter writer: Voter ID law harkens back to Jim Crow practices
“While not as egregious as Jim Crow poll taxes and literacy tests, the intent and result are the same: disenfranchisement and disproportionate burden on African-Americans, Latina/os, the poor and the young.”
Letter writer: Last day for I-26 Connector comments
A final reminder that today [Dec. 16] is our last day to submit a comment on the I-26 Connector.
Letter writer: Appledoorn complex in Shiloh provides huge benefit to area
“I would like to take this opportunity to ask you to correct one assertion and to make the case that the Appeldoorn development is a huge benefit for the area.”
Letter writer: Gordon Smith offers energy, vision for Buncombe County
“If you know Gordon, you know that he’s a fighter for the underdog, for our children, for the poor and the disenfranchised.”
Letter writer: Sierra Club should not interfere in local politics
“Keep the Sierra Club working on the big issues, not interfering in local politics.”
Letter writer: Food for thought on coffee, Christ and Christmas
“So let’s put the merry and the (Christ) back into Christmas. Volunteer at a food bank or a shelter. Be courteous to your server or checkout person. Treat others as you wish to be treated, no matter their beliefs.”
Letter writer: Big Ivy forest needs your voice for protection
“Please add your voice before the Dec. 15 deadline in supporting a wilderness designation for Big Ivy, where some of the few remaining remnants of old-growth forest still stand. If cut, they can never be replaced.”
Letter writer: Future of downtown begs question: What would Julian do?
“Asheville has to do better. The ‘end justifies the means’ approach is unacceptable.”
Letter writer: Meeting Saturday about WPVM invites discussion
“I hope that everyone who has been involved in the station or who cares about it will come and be heard.”
Letter writer: Coming soon: Asheville, a victim of its own success
“Let’s preserve Asheville before we destroy it.”
Letter writer: Sign petition to repeal ‘marriage amendment’
“The amendment — badly worded, hurtful and ultimately fruitless — foolishly tried to make gay marriage “triply illegal” despite the fact that the Defense of Marriage Act was about to go before the Supreme Court.”
Letter writer: Accident witness needed after all
“Turns out, unfortunately, I need a witness after all. “
Letter writer: Krispy Kreme hospital naming reflects thanks
“I personally find naming things after those who donate to be a reflection of the honor and thanks we have for the people who are not only able but willing to donate large sums of money “
Letter writer: Don’t take your guns to town
“Speaking for myself and probably lots of other people, I would feel safer dining in a place that does not allow guns.”