A monumental task Sometime this summer, the long-awaited face-lift of Asheville’s Pack Square and City/County Plaza will begin — a process that will involve massive recontouring of the green space, rerouting of roads, elimination of parking areas and construction of new amenities. A stage, a small visitors’ center and other structures will grace the city’s … Read more
photo by Jodi Ford Something old, something new: The train station in Marion — restored for $1.78 million — will be dedicated on May 20. The renovation includes outdoor and indoor stages, upgraded restrooms, a kitchen area and other amenities. The future of passenger rail service, however, remains murky. The old train station in Marion … Read more
Muddy water is disappointing I want to make just a few observations: (1) The current Water Authority served a purpose, but it is now time for a change. Give the city of Asheville the opportunity to operate the system without all the restrictions, and I predict we will see improvements. (2) I am disappointed and … Read more
We were walking to a nearby restaurant when my wife and I spotted a drunken man asleep on the sidewalk. At almost the same moment, we saw a TV reporter and her cameraman, who were out on the town seeking public comment. The clip that showed on the news that night had me saying that … Read more
