The upcoming restoration of the Vance monument is said to honor the memory of Zebulon Vance, Confederate military officer and wartime governor. But there’s another side to this story. By many accounts, Vance was a white supremacist who supported and profited from slavery. Many are saying that it’s important to consider what ideals and what history the momunment reflects — and also what is absent.
“The name is not something new, nor is it related to the terrorist group. The name Isis goes back to ancient Egypt.”
Smokey’s Tavern brands itself as Asheville’s oldest continuously operating bar — “same location, same name, same everything” since the 1950s, says owner Gene Masters. But after 60 years of beer and booze, Asheville’s oldest bar will close its doors forever on Wednesday, April 15.
With a sunny forecast and a high of 63, Easter Sunday this year looks to be a great day to get out and enjoy a special brunch. But how do you decide where to eat in Foodtopia?
“I don’t know if you’d call it romantic, but I did spend Valentine’s Day with my husband, and we were holding hands. He was supporting me as we made our thrice-daily rounds around the halls of the heart unit at Mission Hospital.”
“I had the opportunity to live in Asheville for four months, and out of their vehicles, these people were perhaps the friendliest, kindest, most welcoming I have ever encountered anywhere.”
“Thanks for the amazing artworks in your ‘Kids Issue.’ Is there any way we can see the original works?”
“These young people are hopeful, passionate and committed about the environment, animal rights, tolerance and the importance of being oneself.”
“The issue of lack of healthy food access will not go away unless changes are made in the way that people are able to access healthy foods.”
One commenter at the March 24 public forum on short-term rentals in Asheville likened outlawing the practice to the war on drugs, or teaching teenagers abstinence to prevent pregnancy.
“Congratulations to David Whitehill for bringing Emmanuel Ax to Asheville and for creating the great occasions of Asheville Amadeus.”
“I was the one driving 32 mph in a 35 [mph zone] on Biltmore Avenue last week. You were the one who pulled out right in front of me, nearly causing an epic collision.”
” I moved here 17 years ago, and drivers are much more rude and discourteous now then they were just a few short years ago!”
“I am writing because no one seems to be concerned about the ‘ISIS’ theater on Haywood Road. I mean, how obvious can you get? No one ever heard of ISIS until last year. Now, ISIS is known around the world.”
“I realize that most of the Mountain Xpress readers are oblivious to the amount of censorship that occurs on the Mountain Xpress website affecting commenters of the opinion letters.”
The proposed Asheville whitewater park hasn’t hit any rapids yet, as City Council showed general support for moving forward with further evaluations of the project at the March 24 meeting.
“The implication that chelation therapy was beneficial for Mr. Sites and that he was an ’empowered medical consumer’ who ‘reaped the benefits’ of such therapy, is seriously misleading.”
“Many nonreligious persons still enjoy the experience of getting together for fellowship and discourse without using religious language.”
Have you noticed that prices are dropping and you can get more for less these days? We haven’t either, but our lawmakers are acting as if this were true. Our current state budget touts a $1 billion increase in educational funding, but little is said about how much of that money actually reaches classrooms. In […]
It turns out that Asheville area children and teens are every bit as passionate about their causes and views as the adults are around here.
