November 5, 2008 – mountainx.com

Figures change for Duke Energy projects

November 5, 2008 by Nelda Holder

Duke Energy Carolinas has increased the expected capacity of its Cliffside power plant and nearly doubled the anticipated construction costs of its Lee Nuclear Station.

HATCHfest fundraiser this Friday changes location

November 5, 2008 by Jon Elliston

The event, detailed in the Conscious Party section this week, has relocated to Echo Mountain Studios

State catches nation’s eye for new leadership in 2009

November 5, 2008 by Nelda Holder

A still-to-be-decided presidential-vote outcome and two top-ticket women brought national attention to North Carolina’s Nov. 4 voting patterns and election results

Pat & Alli’s Weekly Winners

November 5, 2008 by Alli Marshall

Each week Xpress reporter Alli Marshall and WOXL DJ Pat Ryan team up to bring you their entertainment suggestions.

In photos (and video): Election Night 2008 in photos and video

April 15, 2014November 5, 2008 by Jason Sandford

It was an historic election night Tuesday, and the Mountain Xpress was there to capture the highs and lows with photos and video.

Democrats dominate Buncombe Commissioners race

November 5, 2008 by David Forbes

The next Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will be entirely Democratic, as David Gantt ousted Chair Nathan Ramsey and the party’s entire slate won commanding victories Tuesday night. The victors promised to tackle the economic issues facing the county when they take office.

Shuler tops Mumpower in congressional race

November 5, 2008 by Hal L. Millard

With 14 of 15 counties reporting late Tuesday, Heath Shuler bested Carl Mumpower with nearly 61 percent of the vote, compared to slightly more than 37 percent for Mumpower. Meanwhile, Libertarian candidate Keith Smith trailed far behind with just over 2 percent of the vote.

New Web site touts local deals

June 20, 2014November 5, 2008 by Hal L. Millard

The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce is offering a new perk to its members—and hopefully a boon to cash-strapped consumers looking for deals. Value added: SaveinAsheville.com is the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce’s attempt not only to help member merchants but to give consumers ways to save in a tight economy. A new chamber Web … Read more

The Green Scene

March 20, 2015November 5, 2008 by Margaret Williams

Environmental awards have been piling up like fall leaves around here. Xpress thought you might like to know who’s been winning what, and why. Asheville’s got (compressed) gas Eight years ago this month, Mark Combs persuaded Asheville’s City Council to add natural-gas-fueled vehicles to its fleet. The public-works director argued that grants were available for … Read more

Widespread panic

November 5, 2008 by Molton