March 23, 2009 – mountainx.com

Legislature looks at absentee voting, animal tethering, mandatory testing in schools

March 23, 2009 by Nelda Holder

Among the far-ranging topics of legislation submitted in the N.C. General Assembly over the past week were bills that would amend the absentee voting law, permit immediate euthanization of stray animals that bite humans, limit mandatory testing in the public schools, and provide written parental notification when a student is recommended for expulsion or suspension.

Tailgate markets open in April

April 6, 2014March 23, 2009 by Margaret Williams

Spring’s in the air, and farmers’ tailgate markets aren’t far behind. On April 4, the Madison County Farmers Market at Mars Hill College opens, followed by the French Broad Food Co-Op’s (76 Biltmore Ave.) and the Henderson County tailgate markets (100 N. King St). On April 15, the West Asheville market warms up (behind West … Read more

Contemplating the importance of work

March 23, 2009 by Jason Sandford

An Asheville business will open its doors to the community on March 30 for a week of meditation, community lunches and discussions about finding meaning in work.

Asheville City Council preview: March 24 meeting

March 23, 2009 by Brian Postelle

Council kicks of spring by addressing public housing, homelessness, GreenLife and predatory towing.

Edgy Mama: Are you a Mata Hari parent or a sunshine parent?

March 23, 2009 by Anne Fitten Glenn

I’ve been talking to other parents about how they keep up with what their kids are doing online and elsewhere. And I’ve been thinking about issues like trust and responsibility and the dangers posed by the interconnected, information-rich world most of us live in.

MAP, HATCH Asheville team up for fundraising event Tuesday

March 23, 2009 by Jason Sandford

The Media Arts Project and HATCH Asheville are teaming up for a fundraising event with a theme that explores collaboration.

Rags Reborn

June 20, 2014March 23, 2009 by Alli Marshall

Darlene, outside Rags Reborn Eco Chic Boutique.