February 16, 2013 – mountainx.com

After President Obama’s gone: what the national media missed about Asheville

April 6, 2014February 16, 2013 by David Forbes

After President Barack Obama’s visit earlier this week, an inevitable outpouring of attention from the national media followed. Here’s the facts — harsher and more fascinating — that they missed. Photo by Max Cooper.

Sound Track web extra: Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker

February 16, 2013 by Alli Marshall

The Australian indie-psychedelic band’s front man (and mastermind) talks to Xpress about writing songs for the one person who will think it’s the greatest thing ever, and much more. Photos from the band’s website and Facebook.

Photos: 2013 Polar Bear Plunge benefits Meals on Wheels

February 16, 2013 by Max Cooper

Local celebrities and political figures raised funds for Meals on Wheels Saturday by taking the annual Polar Bear Plunge.

Impressive clouds and some cool news

February 16, 2013 by Pamela McCown

It’s fair to say that Western North Carolina has been in an active weather pattern this winter. Every few days, another system approaches the region from the west or northwest, bringing changing weather conditions. And this week was no different. Tuesday afternoon saw another one of these systems roll in and as it did, it also brought some amazing clouds that swept over the valley.

Possible snow showers on the way, along with ‘bitter wind chill’ tonight

February 16, 2013 by David Forbes

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for a swath of the western part of the state, including Asheville, cautioning about snow showers today and “bitter wind chill” later tonight.

Sound Track web extra: Mike Dillon

February 16, 2013 by Alli Marshall

The Mike Dillon Band will open for Fishbone at The Grey Eagle on Wednesday, Feb. 20. In advance of that show, Dillon spoke to Xpress about his most recent album “Urn,” about constant touring, living in two states, and writing “crazy music for crazy people.” Photo from royalpotatofamily.com.

Integrative medicine is our future

April 6, 2014February 16, 2013 by Webmaster

While there is controversy regarding the use of drugs such as antidepressants, if psychotropic medications work for some individuals with severe brain imbalances, then such an option that should remain on the table.

With love: YWCA MotherLove program helps pregnant and parenting teens, seeks mentors

February 16, 2013 by Caitlin Byrd

At 14 years old, Svetlana Contreras found out her life was about to become more complicated than any homework assignment she could ever receive as a student at A.C. Reynolds high school: She was going to be a mother. But for Contreras, she had help taking on these new responsibilities when she signed up for the Asheville YWCA’s MotherLove program. (Photo of MotherLove director Tangela Bowman, top, and Svetlana Contreras)