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Buncombe Commissioners approve hotel tax increase

September 2, 2015September 1, 2015 by Hayley Benton

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved an increase in room occupancy tax increase for visitors to the area at its Tuesday, Sept. 1 meeting.

The increase, from 4 to 6 percent, applies only to those paying for rooms in county hotels and does not affect residents. This rate coincides with rates currently implemented in 31 other North Carolina counties, including Durham and Catawba.

First annual Monarch Butterfly Day offers help to a declining butterfly population

September 1, 2015 by Abigail Griffin

Nearly one billion monarch butterflies have vanished since 1990 due to habitat destruction, which impacts their primary food source, milkweed, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Efforts to protect monarch butterflies center on educating the public about the plight of the monarchs, as well as encouraging the creation of garden spaces that provide nectar plants … Read more

Letter writer: City Council candidate Julie Mayfield is a skillful leader and mediator

September 11, 2015September 1, 2015 by Letters

“For the past decade, [Julie Mayfield] has spearheaded efforts to make Asheville a healthier, more vibrant, and more just and sustainable community for everyone.

Small bites: Feasting for FEAST

September 1, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

Feasting for FEAST fundraiser will help organizers educate more local youths on the wonders of fresh, homegrown veggies. Meanwhile, Hops & Vines is offering a cider making class, and Thirsty Monk, Table and Wicked Weed have planned specialty food and beer events.

Buncombe Commissioners approve hotel tax increase

First annual Monarch Butterfly Day offers help to a declining butterfly population

Letter writer: City Council candidate Julie Mayfield is a skillful leader and mediator

Small bites: Feasting for FEAST

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