What makes Asheville a destination tourists want to visit (and spend their hard-earned dollars)? My guess is that visitors want to come here to experience the surrounding mountain beauty, in a town that also has a good dose of history attached to it. They like Asheville's earthy quality and laid-back vibe. It seems, too, that […]
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A green space befits our architectural treasure
The site of the St. Lawrence Basilica was significantly impaired with the building of I-240 behind it. A green space in front of it will rebalance it and help it regain its proper dignity, as befits an architectural treasure. — Lisa Ziemer Asheville
Asheville street people claim stepped up police harrassment of homeless
Several men who were summonsed for 2nd degree trespassing at the Basilica of St. Lawrence this week are among many who claim APD is cracking down on the homeless downtown.
(photo by Bill Rhodes)
Photos/audio: Basilica of Saint Lawrence
Expanded slideshow of images from this week’s photo essay on the Basilica of Saint Lawrence.