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Letter writer: Raw milk: How good it tastes
“I was curious to find no mention of how good raw milk tastes, compared to pasteurized homogenized milk, in your articles on the subject.”
Letter writer: Farmers and consumers need to educate themselves on risks of raw milk
“As the popularity of raw milk grows, it needs to be both the responsibility of the farmer and of the consumer to be educated of the risks and talk openly about them. “
Letter writer: Raw-milk activist failed to mention disease at heart of debate
“In Reading food rights and raw-milk activist David Gumpert’s [interview] on ‘The raw milk debate,’ I was struck by his passion for his subject, but at the same time his ignorance and omission of one of the most important facts as to why the pasteurization of milk has become mandatory in this country.”
Letter writer: Vance Monument debate raises issue of American historical amnesia
“As a transplanted Northerner, I have always been amazed that the South wants to glorify its past Confederate history while being so quick to overlook its true history, both past and present, of violence, hate, impoverishment and economic and chattel slavery of people. “
Letter writer: Why doesn’t Xpress publish movie times with reviews?
“I like your [movie] reviews and comments, but it would be nice if you also had a link to where the movie is playing. “
Letter writer: Artist on {Re}HAPPENING cover deserved recognition, too
” I noticed that both the cover designer and photographer were credited, but nowhere could I find a caption about the photo subject.”
Letter writer: Chelation therapy and lifestyle changes helped my health
“Writing this as an informed medical consumer and also as a practicing pharmacist in North Carolina, I can attest to the effectiveness of EDTA IV chelation.”
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Letter writer: Great theater awaits with An Iliad
“This is to alert your readers to a performance far above what is commonly available. The N.C. Stage Company is putting on An Iliad through April 19.”
Letter writer: Downtown businesses: Please share motivations for waste-management practices
“In collaboration with the city of Asheville’s Office of Sustainability and Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville, I am conducting a survey of commercial waste-management practices in downtown Asheville.”
House party: Green Building Council celebrates 1,000th certified home
Local sustainable builders and the Western North Carolina Green Building Council reached an important milestone last month with the certification of the 1,000th Green Built North Carolina home in the greater Asheville area.
Letter writer: City transportation department impresses with pedestrian support
“Triple kudos to the city’s Transportation Department!”
In photos: Fight For 15 fast-food strike in Asheville
A few dozen fast-food workers walked off the job April 15 in support of an international action to raise the pay of low wage workers. The action marked the first time the nationwide Fight For 15 movement has made its presence known in Asheville.
Opportunity for A(d)Vance(monu)ment”
With the iconic, 118-year-old obelisk set to begin a restoration process this month (and renewed examination of the native son/former Civil War governor for which it is named), here are some suggestions for new uses of the reinvigorated Vance Monument.
Potential tax changes could siphon money out of Asheville
State laws could put the bite on Asheville’s budget. Tax changes were discussed during a scheduled item about the fiscal year 2015-2016 city fees and charges at the April 14 City Council meeting.
Why go on strike April 15? An Asheville fast-food worker shares her story
Yes, they’re striking for an increase in wages, but it’s not just about that, and the issue goes beyond conditions at fast-food chains.
The National dares to go nonlocal with beer selection
The new Wall Street bar is planed to open in time for high tourist season in late May, featuring cocktails, an outdoor patio in the front, and a modern, lounge-inspired atmosphere.
City Council to hear preliminary steps in evaluating shape of Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Asheville City Council has a light schedule for its regular April 14 meeting. Council members will hear a resolution to approve preliminary steps in evaluating the condition of the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, as well as tackle some administrative tasks in Buncombe County’s purchase of a 137-acre plot on Ferry Road near Bent Creek from Henderson County.
Letter writer: Youth Art Exhibit coming in May
“In response to the query, “Where can we see local student artwork?” the Asheville City Schools Youth Art Month exhibit will open on Sunday, May 3, and run through Thursday, May 14.”
Letter writer: WNC residents, look in the mirror for bad drivers
“I find this amusing, as, having lived on the East Coast, Rocky Mountains and West Coast, I have found Western North Carolina the least traffic-aware and most careless driving region I have lived and driven in.”