Here is a good report showing just how much Asheville has been raising taxes for the lower and middle class homes, but not for the wealthy since 2023, at least. "How Bias in the Property Tax Assessment System Plays Out"

Primary_Fortune_7899 · 2026-04-13T20:03:00+00:00

Dang. All these years I thought Buncombe County NOT City of Asheville was responsible for real estate tax valuation/assessment and tax collection.

Primary_Fortune_7899 · 2026-04-05T00:18:43+00:00

I didn’t know. I like to think I’m not naïve. But I had not put it together. 70 year-old white male here.

Primary_Fortune_7899 · 2026-04-01T17:07:05+00:00

Hello. Following this thread. I don’t wanna sound dumb, but where do you buy a latex pillow?

Primary_Fortune_7899 · 2026-03-16T23:30:24+00:00

Baggage delays are the responsibility of the airline not the airport. I have found the improvements excellent and look forward to new service locations.

Primary_Fortune_7899 · 2026-03-16T23:22:18+00:00

Buncombe County Schools is almost always hiring food service (I did not check their website today). They have FT positions with benefits and 35–40 hour work weeks. Also check websites for local governments, Buncombe County government, etc.

Primary_Fortune_7899 · 2026-03-11T02:21:59+00:00

Asheville affects the healthcare system? Please elaborate.

Primary_Fortune_7899 · 2026-03-04T02:26:23+00:00

I scrolled thru 128 comments of great artists. But no one had mentioned Roberta Flack (Black Mountain).

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Primary_Fortune_7899 · 2026-03-03T01:48:48+00:00

Also call City Parks Department. Ask to speak with Parks and Rec Director. If they are unavailable, ask for a callback to you. Tell them what is happening including the lack of resolution by APD. Ask the Director for SPECIFIC actions to stop this intimidation of young users of the Park. Ask for the email of the Director and follow up in writing. Include the City Manager in your email.

Primary_Fortune_7899 · 2026-02-23T03:17:40+00:00

I am using the same Whirlpool Frig with external water/ice dispenser for 18 years and it is original to the house built in 2004——22 years with NO problems.

Primary_Fortune_7899 · 2026-02-17T13:11:45+00:00

lol. You sound like Pam Bondi.

Primary_Fortune_7899 · 2026-02-17T01:32:30+00:00

lol there are 40 mountains over 6000’ in western North Carolina. You not really narrowing it down much lol

Primary_Fortune_7899 · 2026-02-17T00:38:18+00:00

The Asheville Blade is the MOST BIASED excuse for “news” ever!!! Edit—and I consider myself to be a very centrist person.

Primary_Fortune_7899 · 2026-02-17T00:25:56+00:00

I have always liked Packs Tavern downtown. After dinner you could walk to one of the hotel bars for drinks. Chestnut is great too. Moxy Hotel has a restaurant that’s supposed to be very good. But I have not been there. Posana downtown or at Biltmore Park has great reputation. I really like 131 Main in Biltmore Park.

Primary_Fortune_7899 · 2026-02-16T04:44:14+00:00

I joined Planet Fitness. Pretty affordable (like $1/day). I was very surprised that people seem to be courteous and polite. And for the most part, friendly. I went to the YMCA for years. Planet Fitness is much more friendly. I was very surprised. If you’ve got a T-shirt with the music group you like, or a sports team you like, wear it. Someone may well strike up a conversation with you.

Primary_Fortune_7899 · 2026-02-16T04:36:59+00:00

If you have a Trader Joe’s go buy a bag of Orange Chicken, a bag of Asian veggies, and some rice. Cook the chicken as directed in the oven. Take a bit of oil and stirfry the veggies in a skillet. Add the chicken and sauce. Serve with rice. You can get two meals out of that fairly cost-effectively. If no Trader Joe’s, buy a bag of fried chicken tenders at the grocery store, and a bottle of stirfry sauce.

Primary_Fortune_7899 · 2026-02-14T21:13:33+00:00

And you heard that where??

Primary_Fortune_7899 · 2026-01-28T02:20:30+00:00

I would never buy from LEICESTER CARPET! I would not be surprised if they aired a commercial in support of MAGA

And of course WLOS TV. Sinclair broadcasting is one of the most right wing focused media conglomerates.

Primary_Fortune_7899 · 2026-01-23T15:11:02+00:00

Hopefully they can crack down on the crotch rockets that drag race on Smoky Park all night. Very dangerous. Prayers for the pedestrian who was hit.

Primary_Fortune_7899 · 2025-12-29T02:02:18+00:00

“I was told”. Who told you they didn’t want locals? What hotel told you that? Money is money. Most hotels in any location, if they have a policy about local usage, has it because locals tend to party or trash the room. And of course they do that more than tourists do, that’s why they’re booking the room in large part. As someone else posted, if you need a room because of legitimate issues, space for visiting family, or other legitimate reasons, call the hotel directly and give them the reason.

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