January 5, 2012 – mountainx.com

NC Rep. Patsy Keever: ‘Frustrated with what is being done in the legislature’

April 6, 2014January 5, 2012 by Susan Andrew

Rep. Patsy Keever of Asheville circulates an e-newsletter, “A Page from Patsy,” to report on developments in the statehouse. The latest edition reveals a decidedly frustrated lawmaker. Read Keever’s assessment of our state legislature (then ask yourself: Would I want this job?).

Busk Break: The Asheville Waits Band covers “Singapore”

January 5, 2012 by Steve Shanafelt

Members of the Asheville Waits Band (a Tom Waits cover band) perform “Singapore” from the album Rain Dogs in front of the Iron sculpture.

Justin Robinson puts a new slant on old-time

January 5, 2012 by Dane Smith

The N.C. native is best known as a founding member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, but tonight Robinson brings a more varied sound to the mountains as his latest project visits White Horse Black Mountain.

Satellite image shows snow, clear skies for this eve’s orbit of the International Space Station

January 5, 2012 by Webmaster

The above image was taken today, Jan. 5, at about 11 a.m. by the Terra satellite, part of NASA’s Earth Observing System. It shows a bit of snow in the high elevations outside of town, and clear skies for viewing the International Space Station, which will be visible over the region at 6:33 p.m.

Pisgah Legal offers five ideas for “putting a dent in poverty in 2012”

April 6, 2014January 5, 2012 by David Forbes

In response to Xpress’ request for big ideas for 2012 from around the community, the team at Pisgah Legal, a local non-profit that offers aid and advocacy for low-income residents, offered five ideas for “putting a dent in poverty in 2012.”

New Year’s resolutions you can use — and eat

April 6, 2014January 5, 2012 by Mackensy Lunsford

New Year’s Day brings with it a deluge of articles and tips on healthier practices and vows that we know we can’t stick to. Juice fast, anyone? No thanks. But we do have some other better-tasting ideas for you.

Local firefighters launch website to raise money for family of Capt. Jeff Bowen

January 5, 2012 by Jake Frankel

A group of local fire fighters have mounted a fundraising effort to help the family of Capt. Jeff Bowen, who died July 28, 2011, while responding to a fire at the medical office building at 445 Biltmore Avenue.

Still need a 2012 calendar? Try Moog pioneers in the studio

January 5, 2012 by Rebecca Sulock

Midway through the first week of January, I still don’t have a new calendar. Here’s a sweet one from the Bob Moog Foundation.

Children and school namesake tour new Koontz Intermediate School

January 5, 2012 by Bill Rhodes

The first day of classes is still a few days off, but students got to see their new school and meet the school’s namesake..

Upcoming book events

January 5, 2012 by Alli Marshall

If your New Year’s resolution was to read more, or at least spend more time in the vicinity of books, here’s a good start. An author event, a book signing, and the return of The Flood Reading Series to Posana.