A new Opinion section is coming to 828newsNOW, offering a platform for community voices on issues facing Asheville and Western North Carolina. The aim is to foster thoughtful discussion and share diverse perspectives. The new section will explore pressing regional questions, 828newsNOW reports. Topics will include housing and growth, education, local government, crime and the cost of living. The viewpoints will reflect a wide range of lived experiences. A Platform for Community Dialogue A connec