photos courtesy of Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County Queen of Haywood: The Queen Anne-style Whiteford G. Smith House is one of only two remaining Victorian homes on Haywood Street. A new lease on life: After a major restoration effort, this home at 28 Soco St. won an award for best residential rehabilitation in … Read more
Inmate received appropriate care In the article “High Pressure Zone” [May 18 Xpress], I am singled out for attention regarding my treatment of an inmate in Swain Recovery Center and the Buncombe County Detention Facility. The allegation of the former inmate and the implication of the reporter is that I withheld needed treatment from the … Read more
“This one is not going to be controversial like the others.” My friend was talking about the next selection for UNC-Chapel Hill’s summer-reading program, Blood Done Sign My Name by Tim Tyson. The summer before classes begin, the university asks all of its incoming students to read the same book. Then, during orientation, the students … Read more
The day after last year’s tragic presidential election, I walked into Viva Europa on Montford Avenue and was immediately accosted by another customer who waved a map in my face. “See!” he yelled, pointing at the mass of Republican states covering the nation. “People want Bush! That’s the scary thing!” And some hippies sitting at … Read more
