As Nelda Holder's Sept. 18 online story on the Asheville City Council's meeting with General Assembly representatives reminds us, the focus of acting in good faith in the possible seizure of Asheville's water system remains entirely on the city [see http://avl.mx/le]. But isn't what's good for the goose also good for the gander? Where's the … Read more
What's up with all these packs of people dressed in filthy rags (often with numerous dogs) demanding money just for simply passing by them? You can't avoid these packs of gypsies. They're everywhere downtown! What's even more ridiculous is that City Council has done absolutely nothing to effectively address this problem that could easily be … Read more
I would like to bring a topic to the public attention. There is currently a bill on the table in Congress called HR 2985, otherwise known as the The Veteran's ID Card Act. Currently the only people authorized to have a veteran's ID card are those who retired after 20 years of military service, and … Read more
I was blown away by the Sept. 27 performance of Hairspray at Asheville Community Theatre. If you want to have fun and leave with a big grin on your face, go see it. That performance was also a benefit for several local community organizations. A special shout out of thanks goes to Charlotte Street Computers … Read more
The practice of accumulating toxic coal ash in marginally protected lagoons is unacceptable, reprehensible and must be stopped. Toxic metals become concentrated in coal ash and leach continually through the unlined lagoons, contaminating groundwater. There are many cases of disastrous breaches of coal-ash lagoons devastating entire communities around the country. In fact, the 2008 coal … Read more
Patsy Keever is running to represent WNC’s 10th District in Congress. This race presents a clear choice for voters. Patsy has stood up for “We, the People” all her life, from her teaching career to her service in the N.C. Legislature. On the other hand, her opponent, Patrick McHenry, has voted repeatedly for laws that … Read more
Rep. Tim Moffitt has generated more bills in the past two years than any other freshman representative in N.C. legislative history. Out of 39 bills he sponsored or co-sponsored, 15 became law. The most notable of these laws was SL-2012-11, Annexation Reform 2 (dated June 10), which restored the right to vote on annexation to … Read more
In 2010, a Raleigh tea-bag tycoon named Art Pope funded campaigns across the state through direct donations and through several political action committees. Pope targeted even the most moderate state assembly Democrats, as detailed in an October, 2011 New Yorker magazine investigation. As a result, the Statehouse became not just right-wing, but radically right-wing. Radical … Read more
As a past candidate for Buncombe County commissioner, I had the privilege of getting to know most of the candidates during primary season. One person in particular stood out: J.B. Howard, candidate for Buncombe County Board of Commissioners chair. J.B. is honest, holds firmly to his strong values, is a champion of small business, and … Read more
Pat Cothran’s integrity and drive to get the job done right the first time are indisputable. During my tenure working for Old North State Title, I witnessed Pat’s unerring demands for accuracy and timeliness. She is both knowledgeable and fair in her business dealings: a no-nonsense approach tempered by the common sense sometimes lacking in … Read more
