Some say you can tell how long someone has lived in Asheville by his or her opinion of Bele Chere. Newbies seem to dig it, while longtime locals may go so far as to leave town to avoid the summer juggernaut. Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy has lived here her entire life, so her comments at … Read more
In case you don’t yet know about online natural-fiber store the Oko Box, this is the time to check it out. The Mars Hill-based company is having a winter sale on most of their inventory, which means you can score hip, body-conscious duds (male and female) in bamboo, hemp and organic cotton at bargain prices. … Read more
Permaculture, as the name suggests, is all about truly sustainable living. Permaculturist Jim Barton, a West Asheville community activist and organizer, has worked since to permaculture theory into the realm of public policy. Most recently he offered the most comprehensive critique of Buncombe County’s plan to lease landfill space for a new oil-fired Progress Energy … Read more
