Woodfin: A Rewriting of Town’s History and Erasing Traditions
This week I have two opinion pieces for our readers. Both stem from the Town of Woodfin’s monthly meeting of what is now their town council. Here they are: Rewriting the Town’s History For the second time in two years, Woodfin’s main governing body has changed its name. For the full story, see the article […]
Group Wants To Abolish the Death Penalty in NC
“It has been sixteen years since the last execution in North Carolina, yet the death penalty remains on the books.” So begins a public service announcement sent to our newspaper promoting a film and discussion opposed to the death penalty. It goes on to say, “To honor this anniversary, please join the NC Coalition for […]
If a Tree Falls in the Forest, Does it Make a Sound?
If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it fall, does it make a sound? I think we all know the answer to this question. Just because no one is there to hear it doesn’t change the characteristics of the falling tree. The same goes for Weaverville Town Councilwoman […]
City and County Suing Mission Hospital
Litigation filed by high-power attorneys working on behalf of the City of Asheville and Buncombe County against HCA Mission reads rather light-weight and undirected.
Should Voters Vote ‘Yes’ on $70M in Bond as Recession Looms?
Buncombe County has two bond referendums on the ballot for this November. One is for the taxpayers to borrow $30 million in support of open space conservation, which includes farmland, natural landscapes, water quality, trails, and greenways. Another $40 million bond will go to increase the number of housing units for people of low to […]
Resident Thankful to Senator Chuck Edwards and Mark Pless
Barnardsville resident singles out North Carolina Senator and State Representatives for their diligence addressing a local bridge.
Like Throwing a Lit Match onto a Pool of Gas
Michele Wood's Facebook post prompts a discussion regarding the evolutionary nature of our constitution.
Like Fine Wines, Town Centers Develop Over Time
Woodfin citizens look to build a town center.
Preying on Fears Rather than Relying on Facts
Weaverville Councilwoman Catherine Cordell made her best “fear over fact” pitch reminiscent of John Lennon’s Imagine song. Her cause? Changing the traffic pattern around Lake Louise to a one-way street.
Are Public Schools Too “Woke’ for Children?
What is keeping the interest level so high in homeschooling?