Thank you, Mountain Xpress, for looking into how Tunnel Road-style development came to Five Points [“Ruffled Feathers,” Aug. 7]. The owners of the former Deal Buick site on Merrimon Avenue have taken every advantage of their low-brow, horribly inappropriate highway-business zoning. Yet, the real story here is the city’s failure to serve the public interest. […]
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Down with the corporate homoprejudice ethos
The Mountain Xpress published two recent articles concerning the Chick-fil-A fast-food drive-thru that will be part of the new Harris Teeter development on Merrimon Avenue [“Chick-fil-A Coming to Merrimon,” July 24, and “Ruffled Feathers,” Aug. 7]. The articles have discussed various issues such as traffic congestion, exhaust pollution, aesthetics, ownership and city government conflicts of […]
In the news
School bus alert On Wednesday, Aug. 21, Asheville and Buncombe County schools will be back in session. And the Asheville Police Department is asking drivers to help keep local children safe as they return to school. “Please remember that traffic will be congested near city schools and plan your route accordingly,” reads an APD press […]
Stand with us for Femcare
We represent the Open Umbrella Collective (openumbrellacollective.org), a group of pro-choice, full-spectrum doulas who provide non-medical emotional support before, after and during clinical abortions. For three years we have volunteered in collaboration with Femcare, Western North Carolina's only abortion clinic, and have witnessed firsthand the compassionate, quality care that the staff provides for all clients. […]
What about loyalty?
I’m a student, I’m politically active, and I’m about as liberal as they come. (Full disclosure: I work with Asheville City Council member Cecil Bothwell.) I’ve also said a lot about Rep. Tim Moffitt over the last few months, none of it too flattering. I would absolutely forgive you for assuming that my words have […]
It’s the Republicans’ turn!
It is my understanding that the political party in power appoints its people to head boards, commissions, offices, etc. This is the first time in [many] years that the Republican Party has had this opportunity. This is an important obligation; but it appears some Republicans feel embarrassed by the need. Trena Parker has been director […]
Imagine if …
[Editor’s note: This letter is satire.] In a recent announcement by beleaguered Rep. Tim Moffitt, he introduced House Bill 666 to take ownership of the recently defunded Bele Chere street festival. In the bill, the text of which was leaked to the press, the state would not pay the city of Asheville any compensation for […]
Energy goes local
Why invest in local energy? That’s like asking why choose a local, organic apple over a Snickers bar. Sure, they’re both sweet and satisfying, but the candy, packed with additives and produced industrially by a large corporation, has long-term health consequences — few of them good. Buying the locally grown apple, on the other hand, […]
Oblivious dog owners!
I recently went to the Sourwood Festival in Black Mountain. Between 1:30 to 5 p.m., temperatures reached the mid- to upper-80s with little cloud cover. It was a bit sultry. So why you would subject your dogs to hot asphalt in the heat of the day, I have no idea. You could clearly see the […]
Calendar highlights: vintage photography, ceramics and a giant steamroller
Clubland features: New Madrid, Mobb Deep, Secret B-Sides
Brevard motorcycle rally fundraiser set for Sept. 21
The Children’s Center of Transylvania County will hold its “Ride for a Child” motorcycle rally on Saturday, Sept. 21. The fundraiser will raise money and awareness for the center’s programs to combat child abuse and neglect.
From the WCMS: How to keep your Achilles tendon strong and healthy
Whether you run or whether you walk, Dr. Michael Shea, who works as a primary care sports medicine physician at Blue Ridge Bone and Joint, shares some tips on how to keep your Achilles tendon strong and injury-free. (Photo courtesy of the Western Carolina Medical Society)
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Best of WNC Voting-for-self Quarterly Online Survey to Once and for All Crown a Prom Queen of Advertisers & Prom King of Shamelessly Cajoling Friends for votes; Summer Edition, Part 6: The Best of the Rest
DIG this
The return of DIG (Downtown Independent Groove) Festival is not so much a reoccurrence as a comeback. The local music fest was first produced in 2009 with a focus on area Americana and roots bands. It was envisioned as a summer counterpart to the Pop Asheville festival, which at the time happened in January. But, […]
The real Best Teacher
While I appreciate the community value of the Best Of WNC and the shout-out from the Xpress readers in my school community, I am writing to relinquish the title of Best Teacher, because I know who the real Best Teacher is. I teach at a public charter school. While my school grapples with the low […]
Fusion and future
“What do we do when they mess with education?” Rev. William Barber shouted to the people assembled in downtown’s First Congregational Church Aug. 5. “We fight! We fight! We fight!” the people assembled replied. “What do we do when they mess with Medicaid?” (“We fight!”) “What do we do when they mess with our voting […]
Long way back
In early July, the Facebook page of local indie-rock band The Enemy Lovers suddenly lit up with the message, “Hello! It has been a while.” It was the first post in more than a year and a half from the group led by songwriting team and brothers Tim and Steven Scroggs. Soon after, the Lovers […]
Femcare is much more than an abortion clinic
I am sad to hear about the temporary closing of Femcare and, more importantly, the constant reference to it as an abortion clinic [“Suspended,” Aug. 7 Xpress]. Femcare is much more than that. I own Laurey's in downtown Asheville and am grateful that I am now in a position to offer insurance to full-time employees, […]
The healing our society needs
I appreciate Danielle Dulken’s courage in sharing her abortion experience in the July 31 Opinion piece, “The Face of Abortion.” It is important that the voices of all people are heard, as our nation struggles with the place of abortion, gay marriage and other issues. Open discussion, despite the fear of condemnation for less popular […]
Nothing new under the sun?
With the growth of digital media, issues of copyright have plagued the music industry for well over a decade. Looking beyond popular controversial examples like Napster, it’s been a contentious topic even before file sharing. Decades ago, for example, the hip-hop community embraced sampling, dividing their source artists and music audiences into two camps: those […]