Spring fever • Who they are: Nikita Rocawich (L) and Raegan Nellor • What they’re wearing: On Nikita, a white cotton dress purchased at shopbop.com, a woven red belt by Milk and earrings from Street Fair. On Raegan, a bubble tube top and cropped pants, both from Nordstrom, and earrings from Street Fair. • Why … Read more
The local homeless population got a Valentine’s Day present when the Asheville City Council approved startup funding for a 10-year plan to end homelessness. The program is part of a larger federal initiative that both the city and county endorsed in principle in a January 2005 joint resolution. But on Feb. 14, Council members moved … Read more
Everything’s coming up dollars Farmers and gardeners eager to wring a little more green from their agricultural endeavors might consider attending the Marketing Opportunities for Farmers Conference planned for Saturday, Feb. 25, at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa. The daylong event will bring attendees face to face with some of the region’s (and the state’s) … Read more
What’s love got to do with survival? I’ve just read the article on polyamory [“A Big, Big Love,” Feb. 8]. A few things occurred to me that I wanted to mention. Please understand that I am looking at this issue from as scientific a point of view as I can muster (seeing as how I’m … Read more
Greedy developers are raping the land for money. Ax murderers are cutting down urban forests; big-box stores are polluting the landscape and destroying small businesses. “Why can’t Asheville be like it used to be?” whine the so-called progressives (who might better be labeled regressives). They might be shocked to find out that Asheville was not … Read more
