December 15, 2012 – mountainx.com

A Carolina Christmas

December 15, 2012 by Jen Nathan Orris

The Smith-McDowell house will deck the halls with authentic Victorian decorations through Wednesday, Jan. 2.

The giving tree: Simple gifts can fulfill big needs

December 15, 2012 by Caitlin Byrd

For many seniors and adults with disabilities in Buncombe County, visions of sugarplums do not dance in their heads during the holiday season. They’re dreaming of warm clothes, food and the reassurance that they are not forgotten. According to Roxann Sizemore, supervisor of the Buncombe County Adult Protective Services Department, that’s the mission of the Buncombe County Senior Wish Tree project, and it goes beyond wish lists.

Third annual “Warm Clothing Drive” at the Christmas Jam today

December 15, 2012 by Bill Rhodes

Grateful Bread will hold their 3rd annual winter clothing collection at the Warren Haynes Christmas Jam this year. (Pictured: James and Kelly Carmody at last year’s event. Photo provided by James Carmody)

SoundTrack web extra: Crooked Hollows

December 15, 2012 by Alli Marshall

Singer-songwriter and mandolin player Ty Gilpin, of High Windy, releases his solo effort — with a little help from over a dozen of Asheville’s best roots musicians. (Listen for contributions from members of The Steep Canyon Rangers, Balsam Range, The Honeycutters and The Dixie Bee-liners among others.)

Groups urge action against Progress Energy rate hikes

December 15, 2012 by Jake Frankel

Progress Energy, the biggest electric company serving homes in Buncombe County recently merged with Duke Energy, making it the largest utility company in the U.S. And it’s coming under fire from a variety of groups including the AARP, which is urging residents to fight against rate hikes.

The Dripolator unveils new name, new menu, new setup

December 15, 2012 by Dane Smith

The Dripolator Coffe Bar on Broadway will celebrate its re-branding as High Five Coffee Bar this weekend, but there are more changes afoot than just a new name.

Let’s speculate about the 2013 city elections

April 6, 2014December 15, 2012 by David Forbes

While national media are already going about the ritual of speculating about the 2016 Presidential elections, it’s not too early for Ashevilleans to start discussing who might run in the 2013 city elections — with the mayorship and three Asheville City Council seats up — and what they’ll fight about.