Unmasking the Ballot: The Races You Can’t Ignore
Why do we vote? It is our duty and privilege in the United States. We vote for our future, for our children and our grandchildren. For those who have not yet gotten to the polls the League of Women Voters VOTE411 site (VOTE411.org) has information on how, when, and where to vote; provides information on […]
Asheville is Not Meeting its Police Obligations
A primary duty of the government is to protect the citizens. The City of Asheville is not meeting this obligation! Residents are not safe on their own streets. Some business owners are sleeping in their stores at night to protect their establishments from burglars. Many who work in downtown are in fear when they leave […]
Open Letter to Judge Clontz From Former Law Officer About Whitmire Case
This letter is being written to express concerns regarding statements made during a bond hearing for Devon Whitmire, who was recently arrested by the Asheville Police Department on multiple charges.
Is There Reason To Be Concerned?
Last week, I reported on Weaverville Councilwoman Michele Wood’s and Mayor Patrick Fitzsimmons’ concern over whole-house short-term rentals (STRs) in the town. “We’re really concerned with the whole house.” Wood explained that this issue was brought up because neighbors noticed changes in their neighborhood. “The time is right” for regulation of STRs, Wood told the […]
Weaverville’s Responses to Question Regarding STRs
The Tribune asked its Facebook followers, “Are you concerned about the number of whole house short-term rentals in the town?” Here’s what they said: Howard Dusenbery – We are becoming a town of Airbnbs no actual neighborhoods. Need a reg that requires the owner to live on the premises. Michele Clevenger Robinson – Born and […]
The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
This one is going to get me in trouble, but here we go. It’s time we had a serious talk about the truth. The Merriam-Webster dictionary says truth is “the body of real things, events, and facts…the state of being the case…a transcendent fundamental or spiritual reality.” Some would state that there is no truth, […]
Catch-22 in Patrolling US 23/Future 26
At a meeting with the Woodfin Town Council, Police Chief Michael Dyke was questioned about his department's response to accidents and speeding drivers on the section of US 19/Future I-26 that passes through Woodfin.
Divide and Conquer is the Plan to Bring America Down
Russia’s Communist leader, Nikita Khrushchev, made an ominous prediction in 1956 when he said, “We will take America without firing a shot. We do not have to invade the U.S. We will destroy you from within…” Well, Khrushchev is dead and gone, and so is his Soviet Union. Nevertheless, his prediction is still coming true. […]
Folks, Can We Discuss Asheville’s Homelessness?
Editor’s Note: This was written by Asheville citizen Doug Brown. Have you got a cup of coffee and a comfy chair? This is a reply to the Homeless Division regarding the January homeless meeting with DC consultants. I offer again responses… this time with several personal anecdotes about the homeless. I will approach this as […]
Double Standard: Why is the media favoring Tyre Nichols but not Jason Kloepfer?
Due to mainstream media and social media, people across the United States and beyond know the name Tyre Nichols. He was the Black man in Memphis, TN, who was stopped by police on January 7, 2023, for an alleged traffic violation and then beaten by police officers. Tyre Nichols died days later from his injuries. […]