Asheville Daily Planet

WCQS declines to respond to challengers Board chair who promised response misses meeting

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:18:57 GMT

Four members of the Ad-Hoc Committee for Responsive Public Radio — a group which has challenged WCQS-FM’s FCC license renewal — said they left the WCQS Board of Directors meeting March 21 “surprised and disappointed” that the board did not respond to

‘Take a Stand’ duo take reins of Asheville station

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:17:51 GMT

From Staff Reports

Radio talk-show host Matt Mittan and his co-host and producer Agness Cheek recently returned to Asheville’s airwaves with their show “Take a Stand’ on 1350 WZGM-AM.

Education termed top Dem priority

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:15:25 GMT

Democrats need to make education the state’s No. 1 priority, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bob Etheridge told the Buncombe County Democratic Party on March 31.

He called education “the foundation” for the Democrats’ hopes for taking back the state legislature.

Governor ripped by GOP at Lincoln-Reagan soirée

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:13:47 GMT

Pat McCrory, a Republican who is believed to be leading the state gubernatorial race, accused Gov. Bev Perdue of having an office riddled with corruption during a March 17 address in Asheville.

His spoke to more than 250 people

UNCA providing free tax preparation help

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:12:06 GMT

With April 15 approaching, people who make $50,000 or less can get free help preparing their federal and state income returns, thanks to trained UNC Asheville faculty, staff and students volunteering in the IRS VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program.

The Advice Goddess: He’s the lard of the dance, according to his critical wife

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:09:08 GMT

When I got married, I was a slim 6’2”, but I’ve gained a lot of weight. My wife gained about 20 pounds but recently lost that and more. I’ve been as high as 265, but I’m now at 238 and losing about a pound

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The Daily Planet's Opinion: Hunger in region needs addressing

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:07:11 GMT

Given that a recent study shows that Western North Carolina is ranked No. 3 in the nation for hunger or food insecurity, the issue certainly needs to be addressed.

With the plethora of innovative minds in our region, surely
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On the left: ‘Blessed are the merciful ....’

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:04:42 GMT

By Cecil Bothwell

The ongoing effort by Republicans and their allies to eliminate Medicare and Medicaid is nothing less than appalling, and their success in dragging some centrist Democrats over to their side
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The Candid Conservative: The perfection of deception

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:01:56 GMT

By Carl Mumpower

Man’s always been deceptive, but it’s become accepted practice in today’s America. It’s ironic that in a time of unprecedented plenty, truth has become the rarest of commodities. Part of this
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Lee Ballard: Romney’s stance on envy fuels anger toward fatcats

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:55:53 GMT

Back in January, Mitt Romney was asked on the “Today Show” if he stands by his previous statement, that anyone questioning inequality in America and misconduct on Wall Street is
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Letters to the Editor: April, 2012

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:49:17 GMT

Editorial termed way off the mark on infringement

The editor who penned the opposition to the outdoor lighting ordinance (editorial headlined “Star-gazing for the elite” in the February Daily Planet) should really take a look at the whole picture.

Apparently
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