May 3, 2012 – mountainx.com

Photos: Public prayer in the Silent Voices Campaign

May 3, 2012 by Max Cooper

A small crowd gathered downtown today to pray publicly as part of the Silent Voices Campaign, a movement started by local conservative firebrand Dr. Carl Mumpower.

Bothwell slams Rogers over payday loan industry donations

May 3, 2012 by Jake Frankel

With election day, May 8, approaching fast, Cecil Bothwell is bashing his main rival in the 11th Congressional District Democratic primary, Hayden Rogers, for taking campaign donations from the payday loan industry.

The weather’s lookin’ fine for French Broad River Festival

May 3, 2012 by Rebecca Sulock

With temperatures set to be in the high ‘70s and the river running high, it’s all systems go for the Hot Springs-based music and rafting festival.

Local therapy dog nominated for national award

May 3, 2012 by Caitlin Byrd

Though she spends most of her time helping others at Mission and McDowell Hospitals, a local therapy dog may have her day soon. Chessie, a blind four-year-old Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, has been nominated for a 2012 American Humane Association Hero Dog Award in the therapy dog category.

Mike Fryar, Republican, candidate for District 2, Buncombe County Commissioners

May 3, 2012 by Margaret Williams

Party: Republican Slogan: “Common Sense Solutions” Profession: Small-business owner, former race-car engine builder Residence: Fairview Funding: Top donors are Roy and Becky Ramsey ($750), James Young ($750), Mark Delk ($500), Linsey and Teresa DeBruhl ($250), Mark Meadows ($250), Kelly & Miranda DeBruhl ($250), Albert Sneed ($250) Endorsements: Nathan Ramsey, former chairman, Buncombe County Board of … Read more

CalCast: April 4-6

May 3, 2012 by Jen Nathan Orris

Brush up on bike safety, stroll through First Friday art walks and take your kids to a fishing tournament this weekend.

Dapper trio

June 20, 2014May 3, 2012 by Alli Marshall

Hats, suspenders, sunglasses and red lipstick outside of Izzy’s on Lexington Ave.

Photos: Propane Autogas Roadshow at the Biltmore

May 3, 2012 by Max Cooper

The Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program and the Land-of-Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition hosted the North Carolina Propane Autogas Roadshow at the Biltmore Estate today. Present were two of the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department’s propane-powered patrol cars. Deputies Keith Kutchman and Ben Stilwell touted the virtues of propane as a clean burning, cost-efficient and safe vehicle fuel.

Bill Reynolds, Republican, candidate for Buncombe County District 2

May 3, 2012 by David Forbes

Bill Reynolds Party: Republican Slogan: “Less Government Control” Profession: Owner of mail service Residence: Black Mountain Funding: $600-$700 raised. Pledged to raise no more than $1,000 for his campaign. Endorsements: None reported 1. Do you favor A) creating a regional water authority, B) giving the existing system to the Metropolitan Sewerage District or C) leaving … Read more

Bags + shades

May 3, 2012 by Alli Marshall

Asheville Shades and Market Basket just opened at 36 Battery Park Ave. and some of its stock, including a unique collection of postal bags, is already proving to be a hit.