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View From the Asheville Blade: Watch Out For the Little Things
A number of recent Asheville Blade stories illustrate how often big consequences can often come from seemingly small or overlooked matters that can have major impacts on our lives, our city and our futures.

Holding Vigil
Last week, as the holidays and winter started to sink their teeth into our city, hundreds showed up on short notice, gathering around the Vance Monument.

Get Off Your Ass + Vote
It’s impossible to miss that it’s Election Time. The incessant ads and memes and Facebook updates are enough to make you want to move to a remote island.

The Secret To Getting Out of Jury Duty: Dress Snazzy, Leave Early
I reported this Tuesday along with about 50 other folks in my county. Unlike everyone else, I wore a tie. I suspect this is why I was kicked off a jury.

Kendra Turner: A piece of the city's heart
Turner was able to clearly see that Asheville citizens were driven to make changes, but getting lost in the process of how to make those changes.

What #avl Was Tweeting About This Week
The Obamas are moving here?! Possible whiskey shortage?! I can be in the next Galifianakis movie?!

What I Learned From Jury Duty
You can buy $12 of cat treats with your reward for a day’s inefficient jury service.