Writing the checks and ignoring the balance

I’m not a fan of Obama, but I am an enemy of the Republicans. I’d rather leave this country than see it remain in the hands of those who have destroyed it, trashed the Constitution, voided the separation of church and state and [voided] the checks and balance system set up by our forefathers. And, … Read more

Motorcycles are not the danger

If a person were to sit in a crowded room full of people and load a gun while talking on a cell phone and smoking a cigarette, I’m willing to bet more than a nickel that everyone in the room would be—at the very least—nervous and concerned. Yet, on a daily basis, people thoughtlessly jump … Read more

Sheriff’s Office sued over 2004 prisoner death

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is the target of a wrongful-death suit concerning the July 2004 death of Marvis Gail Davidson in the Buncombe County Detention Facility. Bobby Medford, since convicted on federal corruption charges, was sheriff then. Under fire: Allegations of a wrongful death in 2004 at the Buncombe County Detention Facility are behind … Read more

Campaign calendar

Local campaigning for the November elections is heating up, so Campaign Calendar will appear regularly from now until Xpress’ last edition before Nov. 4. We will spotlight campaign events that are open to the public, and we invite all candidates to send their campaign news for inclusion here. Please give us a brief description of … Read more

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