February 13, 2013 – mountainx.com

President Barack Obama emphasizes manufacturing, middle-class at Linamar

February 13, 2013 by Caitlin Byrd

Less than 24 hours after he delivered the State of the Union address to the nation, President Barack Obama delivered a 20-minute speech to about 200-300 people at Linamar Corp., where he emphasized the importance of manufacturing jobs in relation to building a stronger middle-class. (Photo by Max Cooper)

Photos: Pres. Obama speaks at Linamar

February 13, 2013 by Max Cooper

President Barack Obama spoke to hundreds of workers and local political figures Wednesday on the production floor of south Asheville’s Linamar facility.

Love hurts: Asheville hot-pepper enthusiasts cry with joy

February 13, 2013 by Emily Patrick

Been burned by love before? Not like these guys. Find out what happens when they pursue the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion hot pepper.

Brownout is the new black

February 13, 2013 by Alli Marshall

Grupo Fantasma’s psychedelic Latin funk alter-ego Brownout plays Asheville Music hall this Friday. Read about the band here and win a pair of tickets on Facebook tomorrow (Thursday) at noon.

LIVE: President Obama speaks at Linamar in South Asheville

February 13, 2013 by Margaret Williams

For live dispatches via Twitter, follow #avlpotus and Xpress reporter @MaryCaitlinByrd. Or click through for our live feed.

Restaurant shuffle

June 3, 2015February 13, 2013 by Emily Patrick

Artisan Catering & Deli and Ambrozia Bar & Bistro change up their real estate

For Russia With Love

February 13, 2013 by Thom O'Hearn

Local Russian Imperial Stouts get national attention

Five Questions: Bombadil

February 13, 2013 by Alli Marshall

In a new web feature, we invite touring bands to answer a quick, five question interview. Get to know a little bit more about N.C.-based folk-pop quartet Bombadil, back on tour after nearly three years. They play Altamont Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 16 with Last Bison. Photo by Harry Taylor.

Ice House demolition in progress