We are a concerned group of year-three students at Buncombe County Early College. We are working on a project in our Earth/Environmental Science class that has to do with our environment and how it is affected by pollution. We are trying to raise awareness about the critical issue of keeping our rivers clean. We are … Read more
Rep. Jane Whilden and her Republican challenger, Tim Moffitt. Photo by Michael Muller In 2008, Democrat Jane Whilden edged Republican Tim Moffitt by a mere 1,306 votes: the closest local race in what was otherwise a Democratic landslide. This year, they’re once again contending to represent the state House’s 116th District in southwestern Buncombe County. … Read more
Since when has it become a crime to be and say you are a Democrat? I'm fed up with being treated as if I should hide the fact that I am a Democrat and that I support the issues important to my political party. Democrats are citizens [who] respect belief in all religions — or … Read more
1 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 24: Judicial Forum 2010, on UNC-TV (http://bit.ly/cIZJJ7) 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 23: Meet-and-greet cookout with John Carroll, NC House candidate, district 114, Woodfin Community Center, Woodfin. For other Republican events, go to http://www.buncombegop.org/events/. 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21: 2010 Senatorial Debates on UNC-TV (http://bit.ly/cIZJJ7) 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27: … Read more
My name is Tiffinei Lee, and I am a 25-year-old diabetic. I have had type-1 diabetes for 17 years. Each year has been harder than the last regarding my disease. I take up to 12 shots a day to control my diabetes and test my blood sugar up to six times a day. Five months … Read more
Leaf season is peaking this week throughout much of Western North Carolina. And the spectacular natural phenomenon is attracting the attention of local and national media outlets alike. TripAdvisor, a national Web outlet that bills itself as "the world's largest travel site," revealed last week that Asheville topped its survey as the best fall-foliage destination … Read more
About two weeks ago, as I was driving on I-240 during a rainstorm towards Skyland, I noticed an older-model Buick with a flat tire. The person driving was an elderly woman. Immediately … I realized that I must stop and assist. The woman in need did not have a cell phone and was just waiting … Read more
Things in the U.S. and globally seem to be moving faster and faster in the wrong direction. While we are hurtling toward a cliff edge, we are busy squabbling in the back seat. My hopes for our collective future are hanging by a thread. What does this have to do with the fate of 103.5 … Read more
Vanatu Kava bar offered the perfect vibe for the now-local singer/songwriter Chelsea Lynn LaBate to spin her intricate stories. As she said between her first few songs, “It feels like a house show … carpets, couches, small spaces. I love it!” Spinning stories: Singer/songwriter Chelsea Lynn LaBate, who also performs with Ten Cent Poetry. Photo … Read more
