After several meetings and hours of debate, the Woodfin Board of Adjustments approves Elk Mountain development over objections from neighborhood group, Citizens for Responsible Land Use.
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Four of a Kind: Janice Gouldthorpe talks local glass arts scene
The NCGC executive director talks the art nonprofit’s expansion and the local glass scene.
Around Town: Brevard woman wants to share her mother’s poetry with young poets
A Brevard woman is giving away poetry books written by her mother, an award-winning poet. Plus, the Coda Festival returns to Montreat College, an Asheville rapper releases a fantasy novel and Black Mountain College Museum + Art Center presents {Re}HAPPENING 11.
What’s new in food: Hiking for Hunger heads west
Couple prepares to conquer the Pacific Crest Trail to raise money for MANNA FoodBank. Plus, farmers markets open for the season; Pop Bubble Tea highlights Asian culture; and more.
Letter: A poor choice for Kids Issue
“Is it really necessary to advertise adult toys in a children’s issue?’
Letter: Thanks for wonderful Kids Issues
“The time travel articles and drawings by area youths in the two Kids Issues have been amazing.”
Letter: Probably no need to worry about toxic gas release
“Emergency responders always have a lot to worry about. Bulk quantities of vinyl chloride gas a few miles from downtown Asheville probably isn’t one of them.”
My story: The Easter Bunny brouhaha
“Carolina Costume Co. had numerous characters lined up in the parade when a police officer came up to the Easter Bunny and said it was illegal to wear a mask in public.”
Letter: Asheville’s issues stem from poor leadership
“In my view, the overly tolerant approach to vagrancy and lack of concern relative to soaring bond issues, financed by property taxes, in Asheville can be traced to poor leadership.”
Letter: With latest mask study, a hope for respect
“May all humans who choose to breathe fresh air and not be masked be welcomed anywhere in the public sphere and be treated with dignity in the future.”
Letter: It’s time to raise teachers’ pay
“It is embarrassing how low teacher pay is in North Carolina and especially Asheville with the higher cost of living.”
Letter: Asheville needs organized solutions for homeless situation
“It is blatantly obvious to me that there are many homeless advocates and agencies in such a small city, yet rarely do I read about collaboration and true problem-solving for the social issues among these agencies.”
Buncombe may put temporary block on crypto mines
The board will consider authorizing a public hearing for Tuesday, May 2, on a one-year moratorium on cryptocurrency mines.
Social districts slow to catch on in WNC
Designated downtown areas where people can wander around with adult beverages is a hit in Sylva, but social districts aren’t catching on in the rest of WNC.