This is in response to a quote by Bryan Freeborn from the article “Let Asheville Vote Enters Homestretch” by Jon Elliston [July 5]. Apparently Freeborn said: “I don’t think that there really is overwhelming opposition to [partisan voting].” The article says that Mr. Freeborn believes that LAV’s drive is built more on hype than genuine … Read more
Remembering with some fondness the Mountain Xpress covering the 2005 election with a fantastic and fair overview of all of the candidates in the running for City Council, I admit that I will miss it somewhat this year. Partisan elections have been re-established in Asheville (unless that petition does its magic). I guess this election … Read more
I’m writing to encourage your readers to vote for Elaine Lite for Asheville City Council this fall. Elaine has lived here and raised her child here for 20 years. Like so many others, she’s appalled at the changes brought by wealthy out-of-town developers, including our sky-rocketing cost of living and the loss of so many … Read more
North Carolina leads the nation in loss of farmland this century. In our mountains, where escalating land prices and depressed farm profits are pushing family farms out of business, local farmers and the rural communities they support need opportunities to diversify their income. Raw milk is one such opportunity, so it is a shame that … Read more
Hear ye! Hear ye! Citizens young and old! For a new day of declaration has been adopted by true blue-, white- and red-blooded Americans. July 2 is the day of Independence! Historical fact: The Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence on July 2, 1776. That night, the Pennsylvania Evening Post published this statement: “This … Read more
I don’t want to take anything away from any of the restaurants in your article “Good Ol’ Northern Cooking” [“The Straight Dish,” July 5], but the discussion was incomplete without mentioning Marco’s Pizzeria. I am from Pennsylvania, and my fiancée is from New York. When we moved here, we loved everything about Asheville, but it … Read more
North Carolina Creative Autistic Living and Learning, Inc. is a grassroots nonprofit organization founded by parents and professionals who understand Autism. One in 150 births may be affected by this life-long neurological disorder. NCCALL is dedicated to providing persons living with Autism in WNC the means to reach their full potential as productive citizens … Read more
