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What’s new in food: Fair celebrates Burton Street history and the fall harvest
On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Burton Street Community Association will honor the legacy of E.W. Pearson with free food, activities, music and more at the Buncombe County District Agricultural Fair. Also in this week’s food news: A new late-night hot dog eatery, Asheville Charcuterie Co.’s first brick-and-mortar space and more.
Letter: We can still talk about Vance without the monument
“The ‘visioning plan’ currently approved by the City Council foresees a Pack Square Plaza that contains something better than a new monument — an open “gathering space” where Ashevilleans can discuss anything they want, including their infamous native son.”
Letter: Jail annex could help ‘frequent flyers’
“I especially support his recommendation that selected street offenders be housed in the jail’s ‘annex,’ currently unused, next to the jail building.”
Letter: Library melee shows need to practice nonviolence
“In these deeply divided and perilous times, we all need to learn and practice skills that will defuse rather than escalate.”
Letter: New housing does not threaten Asheville families
“Asheville families are not under threat from new housing; they are under threat from a lack of housing. That’s why we have a process for zoning variances in the first place!”
Life lessons from creatives on navigating disappointments
Asheville-area artists hear “no” on a regular basis, yet develop the grit and determination to keep going.
Local candidates see surge from presidential race
With Kamala Harris now at the top of the Democratic ticket, and former President Donald Trump’s recent rally in Asheville, local candidates and supporters discuss what impact, if any, the national race will have on local campaigns.
Council approves more time for Reparations Commission
Commission will receive city resources until February to continue plans to address harms from systematic racism.
TDA optimistic about fall tourism season
Asheville tourism held steady for the first half of 2024, with numbers expected to rise during leaf season.
Team works to protect ice-age era Roan Mountain ecosystem
Mountain-top berry bushes are pushing out the rare species. UNCA and SAHC are trying to push back.
On the Record: City Council candidate Kevan Frazier on cover songs, multifamily housing and grants
A native to Western North Carolina, Kevan Frazier says cheap rent is what initially drew many artists to the city. If elected to Asheville City Council, one of his top priorities will be to help find solutions to the current housing crisis as a way to assist residents, including those in the creative sector.
County to consider support for expanded broadband
Buncombe County was awarded the BellSouth Telecommunications Project in July, which could expand broadband access to nearly 1,000 new locations in rural parts of Buncombe County if approved by commissioners Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Best Medicine with Eric Brown: Is there a good place in Asheville for toddlers to race dogs?
Best of WNC has arrived, and some from this month’s latest cohort of comedians want to know where is the best place to go to see unique athletic competitions.