More than a year after they first revealed plans for a mixed-use development on Haywood Road in West Asheville, developers continue to reach out to the project’s neighbors. What’s to come: As the final approvals fall into place, demolition is beginning for the residential and business development on Haywood Road. Above, a rendition of part … Read more
Dear readers: Time for us to toot our horn a bit: The Mountain Xpress has just garnered a slew of new awards. Xpress is one of 125 member newspapers of the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies, which administers a national journalism contest that issues highly coveted awards each year. The results of this year’s contest were … Read more
ECO Water Quality volunteers biomonitoring the Mills River. For more than twenty years the Hendersonville-based Environmental and Conservation Organization has been dedicated to conserving and preserving the natural heritage of WNC through education, recreation, civic action and service. ECO’s guiding purpose is to take care of our own backyard. Seeking to think globally and act … Read more
It’s a tall order: Gather 5,000 signatures from registered Asheville voters in 30 days. That’s what the hastily organized group Let Asheville Vote is attempting with its petition drive seeking a public referendum on whether or not Asheville will have partisan elections. City Council recently voted, by a 4-3 margin, to forgo nonpartisan voting, a … Read more
Al Kimble in urban wear from his shop, The Block (39 S. Market St., 258-1313). Spoken-word artist Hara Khan (aka H 2 Flo) wears her own hip-hop inspired outfit. Distinct (though tricky to explain) hip-hop style may not be the most prevalent manner of dress on Asheville’s streets, but with breakers, MCs and DJs showcasing … Read more
