Hi. I'm Bill Branyon with the U.S. Census Bureau. I'm what they call an enumerator (that means I can count). Got a moment? Some libertarians, anarchists, Tea Partiers and Republicans believe I'm the vanguard of a bloated and intrusive government. But most folks I've counted say I'm a welcome representative of the U.S. Constitution, which … Read more
Xpress' new home and garden section, Inside/Out, is now in its second month. So far, we've focused on a family that lives in a yurt, a couple that raises urban chickens and veggies, a greener garden tour and more. Drip, drop: One way to reduce water usage is to install a drip hose, pictured here … Read more
Nearly every time I’m out for a trail run, I come upon something that makes me think back to one of the interviews I’ve done for Mountain Xpress with some of the many local wild-skills experts. These days, I can’t seem to go more than a mile without stooping down to get a whiff of … Read more
Last week, Xpress reported that the Asheville City Market began accepting Electronic Benefit Transfers last month, when in fact the tokens have been accepted at the market since 2009. According to market sponsor Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project, June was a record-breaking month for EBT use at the market. — Xpress staff
I’ve been following with interest the reader’s letter about “The City” cartoon [“Recent ‘The City’ Cartoon Offensive and Bigoted,” July 7 Xpress], the editorial response indicating the cartoon “was published in error” and the numerous readers’ comments that have subsequently accumulated on your website. Your mea culpa was troubling, as it seems that you were … Read more
I was disappointed to read the Mountain Xpress’ coverage of the City Council meeting concerning stream-side buffer requirements [”Asheville City Council Approves a Stormwater Plan and Endorses Public Finances of Elections,” June 9]. I spoke for nearly ten minutes to Council, trying to promote sensible and fair buffer requirements. In pointing out how the enforcement … Read more
I sympathize with the citizens living next to CTS [”Off Target,” July 13 Xpress]. A photo [accompanying the article] shows the insulation businessman sitting on railroad cross-ties next to his well. Has the well been tested for arsenic and copper and creosote that may have leached from the large railroad cross-ties that he is sitting … Read more
In the recent cover story [”I Scream, You Scream,” July 14th, Xpress], I was sorry to see the absence of Craggie Brewing Company’s Antebellum Ice Cream, which is absolutely decadent. Ashley (from the Hop) makes it with Craggie’s Antebellum Ale, which is brewed with molasses and ginger. [The Hop] also makes a vegan version that … Read more
