October 21, 2011 – mountainx.com

Local Matters: NC House Select Committee on Certificate of Need and Related Hospital Issues

October 21, 2011 by Webmaster

Xpress News Editor Margaret Williams talks about the complex issues surrounding the recent North Carolina House Select Committee on Certificate of Need and Related Hospital Issues meeting at the WNC Agricultural Center.

A few thoughts on the beginning of early voting

April 6, 2014October 21, 2011 by David Forbes

A citizen votes. Always.

How Mission Health responded and learned from its 2008 social-media-fueled crisis (video)

October 21, 2011 by Jeff Fobes

A fascinating look behind the scenes at Mission Health as the staff and board dealt with a social-media-fueled crisis in 2008-2009, and from that challenge learned to embrace social media.

Buncombe board considers ban of plastic shopping bags

October 21, 2011 by Susan Andrew

Buncombe County’s Environmental Advisory Board met Friday morning, Oct. 21, to consider the prospects for either reducing or banning the use of plastic shopping bags here, among other initiatives.

A fond farewell to Renjith Iya

October 21, 2011 by Alli Marshall

The Asheville music community suffered a staggering loss this week with the untimely passing of multi-instrumentalist Andrew Barnett, aka Renjith Iya. A public memorial service will be held on Friday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m. at the Warren Wilson College Chapel.

Suspected rabid fox removed from school grounds at Haw Creek Elementary

October 21, 2011 by Susan Andrew

What school authorities first thought was a rabid fox was removed from the grounds of Haw Creek Elementary School today by animal control authorities. The animal is now believed to have been affected by distemper. Take a look at the signs and symptoms of rabies and distemper within, and be ready to call animal control or police if you see an animal behaving strangely, say officials.

My Side of the Mountain, Vol. XIII: Kovacs and the Polar Bear

October 21, 2011 by Dane Smith

Kovacs and the Polar Bear is blessed with that rare, intangible element that transcends talent or practice and separates the good from the great. It’s something you’ve got or you don’t, a quality that can’t be won or conquered. And it’s all over this band.

Denim power suit

June 20, 2014October 21, 2011 by Alli Marshall

A vintage denim blazer and boot cut jeans, paired with layers of necklaces, pointy black boots and a hat that evokes the ‘70s.

Local Matters: Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ listening session