March 9, 2009 – mountainx.com

Burton Street neighbors consider I-26 options: the Twitter report

March 9, 2009 by Webmaster

A packed church in West Asheville’s Burton Street neighborhood signaled strong interest in Asheville’s planned I-26 connector. Here is coverage as it came in via Twitter, written in real time by two reporters: one a professionally trained journalist and one an amateur journalist and dedicated citizen.

Video sneak preview of March 11 edition

March 9, 2009 by Jason Sandford

Here’s your sun-splashed video sneak preview for this week’s edition of the Mountain Xpress.

Into the forums

March 9, 2009 by Steve Shanafelt

What’s being discussed in the Forums? Lots, that’s what.

Asheville City Council preview: March 10 meeting

March 9, 2009 by Brian Postelle

The Crowne Plaza Resort is looking to expand in a big way, adding 364,700 square feet, but the level III project will require a public hearing and consideration by Asheville City Council.

Gov. Perdue addresses General Assembly tonight; new legislation could aid state’s food banks

March 9, 2009 by Nelda Holder

The new governor of the state of North Carolina will deliver her first biennial State of the State address tonight to a joint assembly of the N.C. Legislature—and to the public via live television. Meanwhile, legislative bills have moved forward to aid the state’s food banks, including WNC’s MANNA FoodBank. Also, Perdue will speak in Asheville on Thursday.

Edgy Mama: Can we get a little more child labor around here?

March 9, 2009 by Anne Fitten Glenn

Experts say that chores help kids learn responsibility and build self-esteem. That’s great, but I need more non-negotiable child labor around here.

West Asheville I-26 forum tonight; Bellamy and Gantt to speak

March 9, 2009 by Brian Postelle

A Monday-night forum in the Burton Street neighborhood will look at the I-26 project’s impact on homes in that area and other parts of West Asheville.

Morrissey cancels local show

March 9, 2009 by Alli Marshall

British singer Morrissey cancels tonight’s Orange Peel concert.

Sarah and Ruth

June 20, 2014March 9, 2009 by Alli Marshall

Sarah and Ruth, near City County Plaza. Sarah’s dress is from a J. Crew discount store and her boots used to belong to Ruth. Ruth got her black jumper at a clothing swap. She made both bags (see below) and sells them locally. To purchase a bag, email ruth.ingram@gmail.com