March 17, 2015 – mountainx.com

Planning and zoning, affordable housing discussed at County Commissioner’s retreat

March 17, 2015 by Hayley Benton

At the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners’ March 17 retreat, the Planning Department gave two separate presentations, each containing proposed actions to be discussed at future meetings.

Mountain bike accident leads to stunning visual project and new career

March 18, 2015March 17, 2015 by Lisa Watters

After a mountain bike accident left Banner Elk-based adventurer William Mauney with severe injuries that interrupted his normally active lifestyle, he decided to pick up a high-quality DSLR camera and figure out how to use it.

Conscious Party: Produce to the people

March 17, 2015 by Michael McDonald

Jubilee! Community Church is hosting a night of dancing, singing and bidding to get the Bounty & Soul mobile market on the road.

Alternative energy may be the key to a self-sustaining economy for N.C.

March 23, 2015March 17, 2015 by Pat Barcas

From the Get It! Guide: Alternative energy has long been considered a fringe service provider. But with efficient and affordable advances in technology, juicy state and federal tax incentives and the ability to keep both jobs and cash local, proponents say its time to consider alternative energy a serious plan for the future.

Xpress publishes the 2015 Get It! Guide

March 18, 2015March 17, 2015 by Xpress Staff

The 2015 Get It! Guide is here.

Luzius Stone releases long-awaited album Electric Dream

March 18, 2015March 17, 2015 by Alli Marshall

Almost two years to the day since Xpress first shared news of Electric Dream by Luzius Stone — the project of WNC native Justin Miles — that album finally gets a launch party. It’s been a long time coming.

Farm to School’s taste-test program steers kids from french fries to kale

March 17, 2015 by Pat Barcas

For many children, the links between food supply and school lunch are murky at best. But the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s Growing Minds Farm to School program aims to shine some light on the problem, helping forge connections that can lead to a lifetime of better health.

Meet the Geeks invites IT professionals to mingle at 10-year anniversary party

March 17, 2015March 17, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

Information-technology industry group Meet the Geeks invites Asheville’s IT professionals to wander from their computer screens on Wednesday, March 25. The local nonprofit is holding its 10-year anniversary celebration at Scully’s that evening, from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Beer Scout: Sierra Nevada opens taproom, Pints for Patriots and Red Angel’s release

March 17, 2015March 17, 2015 by Thom O'Hearn

Sierra Nevada calls it a “showpiece for the brewery,” and it’s clear the space — which seats about 400 — will be a place to celebrate Sierra Nevada beer. Yet the Taproom also presents a menu that’s more than your average pub fare.

Soil treatment

March 17, 2015 by Brent Brown