ASHEVILLE — This photo gallery highlights some of the sights from the first Mountain Moral Monday, held Aug. 5 in downtown Asheville. With estimates ranging from 6,500 to 10,000 people in attendance, the rally is thought to be the largest public protest held recently in Asheville.

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