July 17, 2013 – mountainx.com

They’re on fire

July 17, 2013 by Alli Marshall

Town Mountain covers the Boss in a green room video shot by Brian Adam Smith.

Done deal: Lessons from the 2012 district elections

July 17, 2013 by Jake Frankel

As state Rep. Tim Moffitt contemplates a move to switch Asheville to predominantly district elections, similar changes he pushed for the Buncombe County commissioners continue to have far-reaching effects.

McCrory named one of the ‘Worst Governors in America’ by DC-based watchdog group

July 17, 2013 by Caitlin Byrd

A report released today by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, a D.C.-based nonprofit government watchdog group, names North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory as one of the “Worst Governors in America.” He is joined by 17 other governors, including Texas Gov. Rick Perry.

SoundTrack web extra: Andrew McMahon at The Orange Peel

July 17, 2013 by Alli Marshall

The former front man of Jack’s Mannequin and Something Corporate is currently on tour in support of his solo debut. He played a high energy show last Friday. Photo by Sara Hobbs.

The district advantage

July 17, 2013 by Jake Frankel

UNCA political science professor Bill Sabo sees definite advantages to district election systems in cities with populations over 100,000. But with Asheville well below that threshold, it’s less clear what making such a switch here might mean.

Apps and the art of innovation: CEO of Asheville software firm makes apps to keep businesses fresh

April 7, 2014July 17, 2013 by Webmaster

Pull back the curtain on some of the more visible Asheville tech happenings in recent years — TEDxAsheville, Spark Tech Talk podcast, Asheville Green Drinks — and you’ll find the Oz-like figure of Ty Hallock , Web entrepreneur and constant generator of ideas.

Holistic healing for vets: Helios Warriors gives veterans access to alternative therapies

July 17, 2013 by Brandy Carl

Diane Baron is a Marine. Now on disability, she served her country more than 25 years ago and doesn’t talk much about the events that left her traumatized, unable to work.

Democracy by decree: State lawmakers may impose new city election system

July 17, 2013 by David Forbes

A June 3 email from Rep. Tim Moffitt to Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy revealed a plan that has city officials and some residents up in arms.