June 28, 2012 – mountainx.com

Smart Bets: Asian Teacher Factory

June 28, 2012 by Alli Marshall

The local indie rock band plays One Stop with Deja Fuze this Saturday. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets tomorrow (Friday) at noon.

WNC congressional candidates have divergent views on Supreme Court health-care ruling

June 28, 2012 by Jake Frankel

Western North Carolina congressional candidates have divergent views on the June 28 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that the Affordable Care Act is constitutional.

Ron Paulus on health care reform: “This is the beginning of a story, not the end”

June 28, 2012 by Caitlin Byrd

Hours after the Supreme Court announced its landmark ruling on health care, Mission Health CEO and President Ron Paulus made his own statement about what the 5-4 ruling means on the local level. His verdict? The ripple effect of health care reform remains to be seen. Above, Paulus reads his statement about the ruling. (Photo by Caitlin Byrd)

Former Tourist pitcher Bargas, 23, dies of brain cancer

June 28, 2012 by Bill Rhodes

Team to remember him with moment of silence at July 4th home game, other events to come

Changing Together program seeks to deter violent offenders

June 28, 2012 by David Forbes

A joint program between the Asheville Police Department, the District Attorney’s office, and other agencies aims to deter violent offenders in the area.

CalCast: June 28-July 1

June 28, 2012 by Jen Nathan Orris

Learn about owls, listen to music under the stars and make your Independence Day plans this weekend.

Early voting for July 17 runoff election starts today

June 28, 2012 by Jake Frankel

Early voting for the the July 17 runoff election starts today, June 28, giving Buncombe County residents a chance to cast their ballots for several races.

Sound Check: Erick Baker

May 28, 2014June 28, 2012 by Alli Marshall

Erick Baker headlines The Grey Eagle with Jill Andrews (of The Everybodyfields) this Saturday, June 30. The Knoxville-based musician talks to Xpress about his forthcoming album, why such a happy guy can write such anguished songs, and why he keeps coming back to Asheville. Click through for the video.