As an environmentalist, progressive and lifelong Asheville resident, I will vote in this fall's election for Cecil Bothwell and Gordon Smith for City Council. These two candidates will protect the character of our lovely city and work in the best interests of the citizens, rather than developers and their lobbyists. Journalist Cecil Bothwell has covered … Read more
Why debate the cost of health care when profit-permission allows the entire Earth to be compromised in a slow boil of blood and poison? Food, land and water. Weapons of destruction equal more profit with a constant level of hate, take and separation. How can we begin to talk about health with such a disconnect … Read more
Congressman Heath Shuler's Aug. 5 newsletter announced, "In an effort to reach as many people throughout the district as possible, I will be holding tele-town hall meetings on August 13, 2009 and September 1, 2009." Yes, you read that right. On one of the most critical issues of our time — health-care reform — our … Read more
So let me get this straight: 1) A small group of people got together. 2) They got the minimum amount of signatures to legally apply for the incorporation of Swannanoa by claiming Asheville was threatening annexation (a lie because annexation is illegal for such a vast, unpopulated area). 3) They say increased taxes on Swannanoa … Read more
Asheville's population is multiplying like zombies in your favorite B movie, and I know it annoys a lot of locals and recent transplants alike. It is particularly harsh when dealing with increased traffic. I'd like to make a small suggestion — if it were implemented, it would relieve a lot of daily frustration for all … Read more
YWCA after-school program The Asheville City Schools Foundation is partnering with three after-school programs to provide trained, volunteer academic coaches to assist students academically, as well as provide a mentoring relationship. Volunteers will be matched with a student at one of the partnering sites: Delta House, Youthful Hand or YWCA. Each of these programs is … Read more
