“I know many of my neighbors have called to share similar concerns. It doesn’t appear any of us are being heard.”
Letter: If artists leave, Asheville loses out
“They are smart to leave for a more affordable area and will continue to be able to sell at galleries around the country, but Asheville has lost out.”
Letter: Can we emulate Eastern Band’s syringe program?
“Check out what the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has done about syringe and hypodermic needles (still laughing, Brent!!) disposal with its magnificently successful and fully integrated Syringe Services Program: Syringe disposal kiosks placed all around the community.”
Letter: What does beer have to do with art?
“What on Earth does an art gallery and museum need a brewery in it?”
Farm Agent
ASHEVILLE, N.C. WNC Ag Center
No Vacancy
ASHEVILLE, N.C.
Letter: Fall festival showcases Black Mountain Home’s year-round work
“Touched by their patience and professionalism, I am always awed by the staff at Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth and Families.”
Letter: Patrick McHenry and the NRA
“As part of his $3.73 million re-election war chest last year, Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-District 10, accepted $42,070 from the National Rifle Association.”
Farmers can fix WNC’s health and hunger crisis
“Sourcing more of our food locally would simultaneously boost the region’s economic stability, food security and health.”
Letter: We owe artists an opportunity, not a living
“Can their industry seek a profitable and sustainable level without community funding? We owe them an opportunity, but not a living.”
Letter: Reflexology must stay separate from massage therapy
“It is like forcing a plumber to become a licensed electrician to be legally allowed to do plumbing work.”
Unwanted Attention
ASHEVILLE, N.C.
Letter: Let’s be honest about proposed apartments in Montford
“If developers want to work in a historic district, let them come up with sensible plans that adhere to the same rules and regulations that property owners and renters have to live by.”
Starving Artists
ASHEVILLE, N.C.
Letter: We have chance to change direction of City Council
“As a community, we have the opportunity to change the direction and priorities of City Council by electing representatives who more closely reflect our values and vision for Asheville going forward.”
Xpress comments on Buncombe public records fees
At the Sept. 17 regular meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, Mountain Xpress shared concerns about new fees for the fulfillment of public record requests. In a unanimous vote, the commission authorized the county’s communications office to assess special charges for requests deemed particularly extensive.
Letter: Brother Wolf is broken
“There’s a major disconnect between volunteers and management at Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.”
Letter: How hearing assistive dogs can help
“How does all that work in practice? The Asheville Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America will host someone who knows at their meeting at CarePartners, 68 Sweeten Creek Road, on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 10:15 a.m.”
Pros and Cons
ASHEVILLE, N.C.
Step Right Up
ASHEVILLE, .NC.
Letter: In defense of Montford
“No one I know is against apartments. In fact, we have many on every block, and they are welcome neighbors.”