November 29, 2012 – mountainx.com

Recount results: Frost’s margin over Merrill grows from 13 to 17 votes

November 29, 2012 by Jake Frankel

The recounted election results continue to show Democrat Ellen Frost with a slight lead over Republican Christina Kelley G. Merrill in the District 2 Buncombe County commissioners race.

The Big Crafty stuffs our stockings

November 29, 2012 by Jen Nathan Orris

Don’t forget the mega craft fair and social event this Sunday.

Knife fight in Pritchard Park sends one to Mission Hospital

November 29, 2012 by Caitlin Byrd

Around 4:45 p.m. this afternoon, Asheville Police received a call that two men were fighting in front of the Decko Gecko sculpture in Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville. When officers got to the scene, Lt. Wally Welch explains, they found that one man had been struck in the head with a cane and cut with a knife; the other man had been cut on his cheek. ***WARNING This post contains a graphic image with blood*** (Photo by Max Cooper)

Put your hands up: Dripolator will become High Five Coffee Bar

June 3, 2015November 29, 2012 by Emily Patrick

The Broadway Street coffee spot will change its name, but its concept and ownership remain the same.

MSD offers $57 million water system deal to Asheville

November 29, 2012 by David Forbes

The Metropolitan Sewerage District has proposed a $57 million compensation deal as part of a possible merger with the city of Asheville’s water system. More about what’s in the deal, and what it might mean.

Merrill loses vote protest, will appeal to state board

November 29, 2012 by Jake Frankel

The Buncombe County Board of Elections voted 2-1 to deny Republican Christina Kelley G. Merrill’s protest over ballots cast by Warren Wilson College residents and her request that they be stricken from the certified election results. (Photo by Caitlin Byrd)

This weekend on a shoestring

November 29, 2012 by Dane Smith

This weekend offers holiday craft fairs, fashion, film and lots of local music. As always, Xpress brings you the best in low-budget entertainment.

Sonmi’s last show of 2012

November 29, 2012 by Alli Marshall

The local electronic/experimental band headlines Asheville Music Hall on Friday, Nov. 30.