January 13, 2015 – mountainx.com

Asheville Council says no to fracking, asks state to re-instate ban

January 14, 2015January 13, 2015 by Pat Barcas

On Jan. 13 — hosting their first meeting of 2015 in the U.S. Cellular Center’s Banquet Hall because of water damage at City Hall — Asheville Council members adopted an anti-fracking resolution and denied a rezoning request for properties at E. Chestnut and Madison Avenue.

Tourist Draw

January 13, 2015 by Brent Brown

Western Carolinas to expect freezing rain Tuesday night

January 13, 2015January 13, 2015 by Hayley Benton

The National Weather Service has issued a freezing rain advisory from 10 p.m. tonight to 10 a.m. tomorrow morning, Wednesday, Jan. 14.

Grape expectations: The changing face of WNC wine

May 27, 2015January 13, 2015 by Jonathan Ammons

North Carolina’s wine fortunes have fluctuated over the years. Especially after the long stretch of Prohibition, what had once been the nation’s leading manufacturer of wine faded from the forefront of the industry.

American Homebrewers Association rally comes to Wicked Weed Funkatorium, Jan. 17

May 22, 2015January 13, 2015 by Gina Smith

Part of a national series of American Homebrewers Association Rallies (other upcoming rallies are scheduled at places such as Magnolia Brewing Co. in San Francisco and Saint Arnold Brewing Co. in Houston, Texas), the event is intended to give homebrewers an opportunity to check out local breweries and connect with other beer enthusiasts and brewers in their area.

Asheville nearly tops Popular Mechanics’ entrepreneurial cities roundup

January 13, 2015January 13, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

Citing the ever-growing craft beer industry, quality of life and ample support for early-stage businesses, Popular Mechanics named Asheville the second best up-and-coming city for entrepreneurship in a Jan. 13 article.

Rising stand-up star Hannibal Buress downplays his Bill Cosby moment

March 19, 2015January 13, 2015 by Kyle Petersen

It was the 31-year-old Chicagoan’s casual stand-up riffing on the Bill Cosby rape allegations that sparked a media firestorm. Buress went from being a quickly rising comedian to the guy who inadvertently brought down the biggest black entertainer in history.

Smart bets: Asheville Symphony Orchestra

January 14, 2015January 13, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

ASO is extending its concert season into January for the first time ever to give Ashevilleans an opportunity to experience “a classical piece that everyone should hear live at least once.”

Smart bets: Christopher Scotton

January 14, 2015January 13, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

The author hosts a free reading and signing at Malaprop’s on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

Bowled over: Local chilies and stews fire you up and take you home

January 14, 2015January 13, 2015 by Dorothy Foltz-Gray

On wintry nights, while snow banked against the front door, my mom made chili to eat out of small clay bowls with lids. This was not food for guests; this was for family. So, I was surprised when I found my mom’s chili at Creekside Tap House on Beverly Road.