May 12, 2015 – mountainx.com

Local companies create dream room for teen leukemia survivor

May 12, 2015 by Hayley Benton

Keller Williams Asheville and Showhomes WNC teamed up to give 13-year-old Marion leukemia survivor, Megan Vess, the country-style room of her dreams. The big reveal for her new room is Thursday, May 14, and the campaign is still looking for help finishing the project.

Beer Scout: Green Man’s Mike Karnowski to open brewery

May 13, 2015May 12, 2015 by Thom O'Hearn

Karnowski is leaving the red-hot Slope to build a brewery of his own with his wife, Gabe, in Weaverville. “My brewery will be in a cool old firehouse right behind Main Street [at 8 Merchant Alley],” says Karnowski. “It will be fun to bring it back to life.”

GMOs: Yes or no? Local restaurants seek to meet demand for non-GMO foods

May 13, 2015May 12, 2015 by Krista L. White

Chipotle Mexican Grill became the first national restaurant chain to ban genetically modified ingredients from its menu. But while the company has made headlines across the U.S. for its bold stance against the industry’s claim that all food is created equal, many Asheville restaurants have been waging a much quieter war of their own for years.

Bicycle tourism: a growing factor in Western North Carolina

May 13, 2015May 12, 2015 by Able Allen

May flowers are here, bringing National Bike Month along for the ride. In anticipation of future tourists on bikes, a coalition of organizations in the western counties gave them a boost by supporting a new study by Kostelec Planning.

Smart bets: Fred Thomas

May 12, 2015May 12, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

Opening track “Every Song Sung to a Dog” sets the frenetically creative tone for Fred Thomas’ latest solo album All Are Saved, reminding listeners of the artistic value in heartfelt free associations and honesty approaching overshare.

In photos: New Belgium distribution center

May 12, 2015May 12, 2015 by Thom O'Hearn

New Belgium Brewing Co. debuts its new Asheville distribution center this week. The facility, located in Enka Center, is 141,000 square feet. In practical terms, it will hold a total of 12 million bottles and cans, 50,000 kegs of beer, 45,000 empty kegs and 300 tons of cardboard for raw materials.

Local companies create dream room for teen leukemia survivor

Beer Scout: Green Man’s Mike Karnowski to open brewery

GMOs: Yes or no? Local restaurants seek to meet demand for non-GMO foods

Bicycle tourism: a growing factor in Western North Carolina

Smart bets: Fred Thomas

In photos: New Belgium distribution center

Accelerating Appalachia hosts local economies activist and author Judy Wicks at 2015 cohort wrap-up party, May 14

Letter writer: Homeward Bound of WNC works to house homeless veterans

Seven Sows to close as new chef takes over

Smart bets: Mountain Spirit Coffeehouse’s 10th anniversary

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