August 13, 2011 – mountainx.com

Laughter amid the tears: Asheville’s Bury Me Naturally sells its services with humor

August 13, 2011 by Jeff Fobes

“Green burial makes the earth smile.”

“And it’s real cheap, too.”

Contemplating your last move? Or helping someone who is? You may want to consider the natural mortuary alternatives offered by West Asheville’s Bury Me Naturally.

Kudzu begone: Volunteers remove invasive plants on McDowell Street at St. Dunstans Road

August 13, 2011 by Jeff Fobes

Volunteers from UNCA spent part of their Saturday morning clearing invasive plant species from on the corner of St. Dunstans Road and McDowell Street

Video: Take a tour of Asheville’s local bicycle wheel and hub-makers, Industry Nine

August 13, 2011 by Christopher George

At a time when the local economy is sluggish, Industry Nine, designer and manufacturer or high-end bicycle hubs and wheels is thriving, with sales climbing 30 percent last year. Xpress takes you on a tour of this unique local business’s manufacturing process, going from raw aluminum, to finished hub, to wheel assembly.

Review: Woods play the Grey Eagle

August 13, 2011 by Webmaster

There’s something funny about a New York band coming to Asheville to play songs about mountains and trees and crystal skies. But that’s exactly what happened when Brooklyn-based lo-fi folk rock outfit Woods played here on Aug. 9. With video by Jesse Hamm.

Book Report: Late summer reading list

August 13, 2011 by Alli Marshall

Maybe you’re hugging the AC unit, waiting out the heat and looking for a little light reading to pass the time. Or, since school starts back next week, maybe you’re planing your own study list. Then again, with the kids back in the classroom, it’s the perfect time to head to the coast for a quiet vacation — beach reads are a must.

Not so fast on Superfund status: EPA reports delay in decision on CTS site

August 13, 2011 by Susan Andrew

Superfund status for the CTS site likely won’t be decided in September: EPA officials recently told residents that placing the contaminated Mills Gap Road site on the federal National Priorities List — a key move toward Superfund status and cleanup — may be delayed.
Photo by Jonathan Welch

Sourwood Festival kicks off in Black Mountain

August 13, 2011 by Dane Smith

The 34th annual Sourwood Festival takes over downtown Black Mountain this weekend with a family-friendly afternoon of music, dancing and games. More than 30,000 people are expected to attend this year’s celebration, which runs through Sunday evening.