“Please create the infrastructure for bicyclists that is safe. Putting bikers on a road designed for auto traffic is a hazard — to all parties involved.”
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Letter writer: Don’t risk children’s health with new Duke Energy substation
“As a grandmother of a child who will be attending the new Isaac Dickson Elementary School in the fall, I’m very concerned that Duke Energy is planning to build a large, 115-kilovolt power substation — 200 feet from the school property line!”
Letter writer: Is Asheville becoming Boomtown, N.C.?
“While there is no doubt that Asheville is in need of more lodging for the increasing number of tourists, the concern is, ‘How is it going to be accomplished?'”
Beer City, USA — or DWI City, USA? (Long version)
“If we want Asheville to thrive, we need to have a balanced and fair approach to handling the inevitable concerns that accompany a title like ‘Beer City, USA.'”
Letter writer: Kudos to Harris Teeter and shoppers for supporting local troops and their families
“This May, we want to salute Harris Teeter and the Asheville location for its continuing efforts to help support the military during Military Appreciation Month and honor the men and women of the armed services.”
Letter writer: Consider landlords’ perspectives in affordable housing issue
“If you are upset about the lack of affordable housing in Asheville, consider these numbers — the true monthly costs of being a landlord.”
Beer City, USA — or DWI City, USA?
“If we want a thriving tourism economy and a “craft brew mecca” kind of culture, then we need law enforcement officers trained to deal with this new direction our fine city is taking.”
Letter writer: South Slope trees should be preserved from development
“A stand of about 70 tall, beautiful old trees on the South Slope of Asheville is in danger of being removed. It is one of the last, if not the very last, undeveloped wooded areas in this part of downtown.”
Letter writer: New recycling facility represents a step backward for WNC
“Despite its name, Regional Recycling Solutions (the new solid-waste recycling facility proposed for West Asheville along Hominy Creek) is a big step backward for recycling here in Western North Carolina.”
Letter writer: Thank the Earth by striving not to drive
“It would be a miracle if everybody for one week didn’t drive.”
Letter writer: Why risk children’s health with new Duke Power substation?
“I am writing in strong opposition to the Duke Power substation that is being built next to the new Isaac Dickson Elementary School.”
Letter writer: Stop pollution, save money, get exercise during Strive Not to Drive Week
“Strive Not to Drive is a fantastic opportunity to stop pollution, save money and get physical exercise.”
Letter writer: Rewards for photos might put dent in graffiti
“Throwing money at it to stop it does not seem to be working, but instead, why not offer rewards for anyone that can provide a picture of anyone doing graffiti?”
Letter writer: High rates of student smoking casts cloud over Warren Wilson College’s image
“Needless to say, your news about the high rate of students smoking casts a cloud over the image of Warren Wilson.”
Letter writer: $25 million project aims to improve Asheville’s water supply dam
“I can see how your reader interpreted the 2014 Water Quality report to suggest that Schnabel Engineering is doing a $25 million study. We have engaged Schnabel over the past several years to assess our primary water supply dam and identify improvements that are necessary to bring the dam into compliance with N.C. Dam Safety regulations.”
Letter writer: Xpress editors and your critics: How big are your shoes?
“I want to start off by saying that I don’t read the Mountain Xpress very much. I have better things to do.”
Letter writer: Open-mic nights should be part of Best of WNC poll
“Many music lovers love this sort of venue (listeners as well as performers), and there seem to be quite a few in the greater Asheville area.”
Letter writer: Bill creates opossum free-for-all
“Kudos to cartoonist Brent Brown for nailing the absurdity of the legislature’s opossum bill debacle.”
Letter writer: City of Asheville’s restrictions help cause homelessness
“Mayor Manheimer really failed to answer Penley’s question — what is Asheville doing about veteran homelessness?”
Letter writer: Franklin Graham’s attack on gay X-men character is ridiculous
“Will the man say and do anything to get his name in the paper?”
Letter writer: Homeward Bound of WNC works to house homeless veterans
“I’m glad to see community members raising questions about what we are doing to end veteran homelessness in Buncombe County. No one who has served our country should be left to live in a car, a camp or a shelter.”