October 9, 2012 – mountainx.com

Asheville City Council signs off on downtown BID

October 9, 2012 by David Forbes

After months of debate, on Oct. 9 Asheville City Council passed the controversial plan for a downtown Business Improvement District 5-2. Council changed the proposed makeup of the BID’s governing board, and will set a tax rate and other specifics for the district at a later date.

Urban Loft Tours this Thursday

October 9, 2012 by Alli Marshall

The annual walking tour is a benefit for the Asheville Art Museum. Photo from a 2009 loft tour.

Charleston taco business scopes out Asheville for possible expansion

April 6, 2014October 9, 2012 by Emily Patrick

Zia Taqueria, which serves tacos in Mexican, Tex-Mex and Southwestern stylings, looks to expand their business from the coast to the mountains. The owner is looking for our opinion.

LIVE: Twitter coverage of the Oct. 9 Asheville City Council meeting

October 9, 2012 by David Forbes

The vote on a Business Improvement District in downtown dominates this evening’s Asheville City Council agenda. Follow live Twitter coverage here.

Laughter is the best medicine

October 9, 2012 by Dane Smith

The Most Races Show on Earth, a multicultural comedic showcase, fights racism with stereotypes and ethnic clichés tonight at The LAB.

Ramsey, Wilson face off at League of Women Voters forum

October 9, 2012 by Jake Frankel

In the race for N.C. House District 115, which covers a wide swath of eastern Buncombe County, Republican Nathan Ramsey and Democrat Susan Wilson faced off over a variety of issues at an Oct. 15 forum. (This post includes video).

Weekly Asheville Disclaimer Page: 10/10/12

October 9, 2012 by Webmaster

• Deb! (Daughter of celebrity crafts maven Sandy!)

Pumpkins

October 9, 2012 by Brent Brown

Saving the American chestnut: Asheville-based foundation hosts international summit Oct. 19-21

October 9, 2012 by Webmaster

The American chestnut once thrived in the Eastern U.S., especially the Appalachians. Efforts to revive the tree — decimated by an invasive fungus — are under way and show promise. (Photo by Bill Rhodes) On Friday-Sunday, Oct. 19-21, the American Chestnut Foundation and the U.S. Forest Service will co-host a conference detailing efforts to develop blight-resistant seeds, plant trees and restore what was lost.

Election 2012: ‘Tis the season

October 9, 2012 by Margaret Williams

It’s election season — falling leaves, cool nights, and a host of voter forums, candidate photo ops, debate-watching parties and a near-last-minute visit by Vice President Joe Biden (photo by Caitlin Byrd).