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p. 10 Local radio: In the public interest The tension between profit motive and public service dates from the beginnning of broadcast media. Are the airwaves simply private property, like a piece of real estate? Or are they a shared resource that should “serve the public interest, convenience or necessity”? Local radio directors, hosts and observers weigh in. Cover design by John Zara
news 15 AshEvILLE cItY coUNcIL: oNE coNtENtIoUs EvENINg
Council considers bigger raises for city employees; tax increase narrowly fails
wellness 28 thE sEcoNd tIME AroUNd
Mission tries again for Fletcher endoscopy center
food 34 food fIght At pIsgAh
Five trucks battle at Beer Week
arts&entertainment 42 Art wALk wIth Us
Second gallery crawl offers Vignettes, Stalefish, Pour and more
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tUnE-yArDs on building songs, meaning and a global fan base
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