I am writing to endorse Marc Hunt in his bid for Asheville City Council. Marc’s many years of business, nonprofit management and community-service experience will bring much practical value to Council. His deep commitment to his community will bring value to the whole city. Marc has a long and successful record of business and organizational … Read more
Join Peacetown Asheville, Veterans for Peace and the Mountain Area Interfaith Forum at Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville for singing, dancing and more to celebrate the International Day of Peace on Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Info: http://bit.ly/mWYpBr. Enjoy live entertainment, a silent auction, a raffle, local cuisine and refreshments at Feasting for … Read more
Marc Hunt has an unusual pedigree for a politician. His accomplishments in professional life and community service uniquely qualify him as at once knowledgeable, caring and capable in the very topics that City Council must grapple with on a daily basis. His financial prudence has been honed by years of leadership in the budget-making aspects … Read more
Brent Manning and Brian Simpson want to take drinking local to a whole other level with their new malt house in West Asheville. Think about it. You may support local breweries by quaffing their beers, but some ingredients — i.e., the malts — typically are grown and processed 3,000 miles away, then shipped here. Manning and Simpson are striving to change that with the Riverbend Malt House.
In this week’s health-and-wellness review, the Western North Carolina Aids project hosts their Raise Your Hand Benefit Auction, the health department urges folks to get flu shots, and more.