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March 26, 2021 by Brent Brown

Beat a retreat: City Council doubles down on plan to meet behind closed doors

March 29, 2021March 26, 2021 by Virginia Daffron

In a change from previous City Council practice, and in opposition to advice provided by a UNC School of Government expert on open meetings, Asheville City Council plans to go ahead with a closed-door meeting devoted to “strengthening personal relationships, teamwork and communication required to do meaningful work together” on Wednesday, March 31.

Letter: The many benefits of urban food gardens

March 26, 2021 by Letters

“I, like you, worry about the sharp rise in homelessness, but urban gardens are not to blame in the least.”

Haywood Street restrooms face permanent closure

March 26, 2021 by Brooke Randle

Of the various downtown bathroom options available prior to the pandemic, only the city-owned facility at 29 Haywood St. was available 24/7. Since it closed, unsheltered residents have very few options.

Letter: Join Asheville High to help reverse global warming

March 26, 2021 by Letters

“Throughout April, let’s witness how our individual actions collectively add up to real, positive impacts.”

Health roundup: Henderson County rolls out new accessible buses

March 26, 2021 by Molly Horak

Buncombe County’s new Community Paramedic and Post Overdose response team has connected 195 people who had experienced heroin and fentanyl overdoses with peer support resources. Plus, other WNC health happenings, awards and updates.

Road reports

Beat a retreat: City Council doubles down on plan to meet behind closed doors

Letter: The many benefits of urban food gardens

Haywood Street restrooms face permanent closure

Letter: Join Asheville High to help reverse global warming

Health roundup: Henderson County rolls out new accessible buses

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