January 29, 2013 – mountainx.com

Infrastructure issues front and center as West Asheville has its say

January 29, 2013 by David Forbes

With a high turnout for an Asheville City Council community meeting, West Ashevilleans told their elected officials about their concerns, including the impact of a future Interstate 26 connector and the need for better infrastructure in the area.

Ice, then fire. Be prepared for the clash of the Titans (and a High Wind Warning)

January 29, 2013 by Pamela McCown

Last week’s ice-and-sleet storm left a mess in several counties across Western North Carolina. The complex temperature structure in the atmosphere resulted in a thick coating of ice in some areas, but produced just rain in others. Now, after several days of spring-like temperatures, spring-like thunderstorms will impact the region on Wednesday, Jan. 30. A High Wind Warning has been issued by the NWS.

Asheville City Council preview: West Asheville in the spotlight

January 29, 2013 by David Forbes

Tonight, Asheville City Council will meet at 6 :30 p.m. at Hall Fletcher Elementary for a community meeting dealing with the needs of the West Asheville area.

Sound Track web extra: Purity Ring at the Orange Peel

January 29, 2013 by Alli Marshall

The Canadian dream-pop duo played a short but beautiful show at the Orange Peel last weekend. Photo by Last.fm.

‘Twas a warm Winter Warmer

January 29, 2013 by Thom O'Hearn

I was about to leave the Founders’ booth with my pour of Boltcutter when I ran into Dave Engbers, the co-founder of Founders. We talked for a few minutes about our mutual love of Asheville. Then we spotted two men dressed as women getting in line. “Beer festivals can get weird,” said Engbers.

ASAP’s Business of Farming hits 10 years

April 6, 2014January 29, 2013 by Jen Nathan Orris

Growers large and small will gather together to improve business skills and make contacts at Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s Business of Farming conference, which will celebrate 10 years this spring.