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    Letter: Let’s discuss principles for land use and developmen­t

    Posted on January 23, 2023January 20, 2023 by Letters

    “In our letter, we listed the following nine principles we have formulated for local land use devoted to economic development in Western North Carolina.”

    1.2 K views2LettersOpinion

    Letter: Story fails to highlight UNCA’s strengths

    Posted on January 22, 2023January 20, 2023 by Letters

    “I am convinced that the story is extremely biased and has neglected to highlight many positive aspects of the school by not giving equal air time to students, teachers and administrators who are proud of many aspects of the school and also committed to addressing its shortcomings.”

    1.8 K views+LettersOpinion

    Letter: Downtown salon break-in shatters sense of security

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

    “Like many who depend on Asheville and business owners to keep their doors open, I want to continue to support local businesses. At the same time, who wants to risk danger to meet basic needs?”

    2.7 K views5LettersOpinion

    Letter: Where is help for people with disabiliti­es?

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

    “They waste money instead of building sidewalks on every state and city road.”

    2.7 K views12LettersOpinion

    Letter: Morrison: Should I stay or should I go?

    Posted on January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 by Letters

    “Is there a particular community that might consider having me relocate there, for the mutual benefit that could be made in the future?”

    1.7 K views3LettersOpinion

    Letter: Abortion funds are too dilute

    Posted on January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 by Letters

    “I am quite hopeful that if I give as an individual to Asheville Planned Parenthood, I can recoup my money in a few years in the form of local school tax savings.”

    1.7 K views6LettersOpinion

    Letter: We owe all citizens opportunit­y for housing

    Posted on January 16, 2023January 13, 2023 by Letters

    “Being housed makes a tremendous difference when looking for employment, creating a stable base for school assignments and the beginnings of being part of a community.”

    1.9 K views7LettersOpinion

    Letter: New noise ordinance isn’t protecting residents

    Posted on January 14, 2023January 13, 2023 by Letters

    “We as residents in the city are constantly bombarded by noise, and we need an ordinance that lets us enjoy our residences without this excessive noise intrusion.”

    2.3 K views10LettersOpinion

    Letter: Think about unity and future in Pack Square redesign

    Posted on January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 by Letters

    “The name I would like to see the people of Asheville and Buncombe consider is Unity Future Park and Unity Future Square. I think a clock tower can go where the Vance Monument is.”

    2.0 K views16LettersOpinion

    Letter: Stop building and figure out what water system can handle

    Posted on January 7, 2023January 6, 2023 by Letters

    “Time to put a hiatus on new buildings and structures and talk to experts on what the infrastructure can handle.”

    2.4 K views11LettersOpinion

    Letter: Ask Duke Energy to stop chemical defoliatio­n

    Posted on December 26, 2022December 22, 2022 by Letters

    “Chemical defoliation creates an environmental eyesore that detracts from the natural beauty, which has gotten uglier and uglier week by week.”

    2.6 K views13LettersOpinion

    Letter: Start taking pride in WNC

    Posted on December 24, 2022December 22, 2022 by Letters

    “I hope people start to realize how lucky they are to live in such a beautiful, unique place and start taking some pride in their home.”

    2.7 K views5LettersOpinion

    Letter: What’s wrong with safe routes for bicycles?

    Posted on December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 by Letters

    “It’s unbelievable to me that an elected official would complain about a not-for-profit grassroots advocacy group working with the local community by doing things that benefit the community!”

    2.2 K views2LettersOpinion

    Letter: Focus on spiritual values, peace and nonviolenc­e

    Posted on December 19, 2022December 16, 2022 by Letters

    “Focus on your own lives on spiritual values such as compassion, kindness and loving relationships, friendships and family life, etc. It will positively affect your second half of life, including your retirement years. And it will be a gift to future generations.”

    2.0 K views2LettersOpinion

    Letter: Question your doctor about Medicare alignment

    Posted on December 19, 2022December 16, 2022 by Letters

    “As a retired RN, a traditional Medicare consumer and member of HealthCare for All WNC, I contacted my local doctor about the practice working with an ACO REACH program.”

    2.1 K views2LettersOpinion

    Letter: Buncombe tax appraisal system may be as good as any other

    Posted on December 17, 2022December 16, 2022 by Letters

    “The assessor is not equipped with adequate money or personnel to appraise each property so that the tax roll is perfect in Buncombe County.”

    2.4 K views1LettersOpinion

    Letter: Scouting new horizons after election

    Posted on December 12, 2022December 8, 2022 by Letters

    “I wish my election results as a local candidate were more consistent (in addition to better), because I would like to be able to figure out where my friends are.”

    1.8 K views5LettersOpinion

    Letter: Priority shift could reduce community needs

    Posted on December 11, 2022December 8, 2022 by Letters

    “What if the USA stopped starting and supporting wars, and then some of the billions of dollars of the defense budget that go to military contractors were spent on affordable housing, food, health care, education and other necessities for those here at home who do not have access to them?”

    1.6 K views+LettersOpinion

    Letter: Why kittens should be adopted in pairs

    Posted on December 10, 2022December 8, 2022 by Letters

    “Kittens need other kittens to learn how to play, how to relate to other cats, and to be emotionally healthy and happy.”

    2.6 K views2LettersOpinion

    Letter: Dreaming small at McCormick Field

    Posted on December 10, 2022December 8, 2022 by Letters

    “I don’t want to get all Field of Dreams on people’s asses, but we need not even build anything new or flashy to get the people to come.”

    4.2 K views4LettersOpinion

    Letter: New plant is leading us in wrong direction

    Posted on December 5, 2022December 1, 2022 by Letters

    “What tragic tunnel vision our elected officials and business leaders have. With their eyes set only on so-called economic development, they fail to see or act on the very real threats to our very existence on this planet.”

    2.9 K views6LettersOpinion

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