August 2, 2012 – mountainx.com

CalCast: Aug. 3-5

August 2, 2012 by Jen Nathan Orris

Meet the ladies of letterpress, take in some art and learn about Mars this weekend.

Western Highlands Network faces plan of correction from the state

August 2, 2012 by Caitlin Byrd

After a 10-page report revealed the organization’s $3 million debt, Western Highlands Network faces another 10-page document: an extensive plan of correction from the state. However, if the managed-care organization doesn’t adhere to the recommendations, consequences could be great.

The E.Normus Trio’s CD release party is tonight

August 2, 2012 by Alli Marshall

The show, at the Lab, starts at 9 p.m. It will be filmed for a live music video. So, we’re not saying this is your big chance for your 15-seconds of fame. But we’re not saying it isn’t, either.

Photos: Friday night Cruise-In at Sonic

August 2, 2012 by Max Cooper

Every Friday evening, as long as the weather is fair, auto enthusiasts gather at Sonic Drive-in on Patton Avenue to show off their classic wheels and muscle cars.

Discussion thread: working in Asheville

April 6, 2014August 2, 2012 by David Forbes

Coming off this week’s cover story on the union organizing drive at the Sitel call center, this is a discussion thread for any topic related to jobs, wages, and working conditions in Asheville.

Projected IT costs for MSD/water system merger examined

August 2, 2012 by Nelda Holder

A due-diligence document posted July 31 in a comment to the Mountain Xpress website revealed potential costs of information technology in the proposed transfer of the Asheville water system to the Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County. But the $1.74 million figure quoted was somewhat misleading.

New café brings a taste of Biltmore Estate to downtown Asheville

April 6, 2014August 2, 2012 by Megan Dombroski

The Biltmore Coffee Co. opened on Aug.1 at 1 N. Pack Square, on the ground floor of the I.M. Pei-designed building that houses Biltmore’s corporate offices and Merrill Lynch. “What makes us unique is everyone here worked at the Biltmore Estate,” says Clorietha Fenton, the café‘s general manager. “We brought our quality and our standards and our hospitality to downtown Asheville.” (Pictured, left to right: Cloreitha Fenton and Robert Bickford, manager.) Photo by Megan Dombroski