November 18, 2015 – mountainx.com

Letter writer: We need Duke Energy’s support for renewable energy

November 18, 2015 by Letters

“Instead, we need Duke’s support for more renewables, and they could start by emulating Florida’s example: installing a solar power station that only uses natural gas as a backup.”

Thanksgiving crowd-pleasers: Asheville chefs share recipes for the big day

November 19, 2015November 18, 2015 by Liisa Andreassen

From vegan centerpieces to creative ways to treat leftovers, local chefs offer homegrown ideas for Thanksgiving Day dishes.

NY Times crossword 1014

November 19, 2015November 18, 2015 by Xpress Staff

NY Times crossword 1014. Oops! Regrettably, Mountain Xpress accidentally printed a puzzle grid that doesn’t match the clues in this week’s paper. However, in an attempt to remedy the mistake we are publishing the correct puzzle here online in a printable document format so that you can print it at home. Click the above link to … Read more

Holy Ghost Tent Revival embraces life in Asheville

November 20, 2015November 18, 2015 by Edwin Arnaudin

HGTR returns to The Grey Eagle Saturday, Nov. 21, the third show at the venue since the musicians’ relocation a little over a year ago. In that time, the band also produced a full-album cover of Beck’s Midnite Vultures at The Mothlight in July and opened for The Suffers at Downtown After 5 in September.

Beer Scout: Brewing beyond gimmicks

November 18, 2015 by Jesse Farthing

With the launch of his new Weaverville brewery, Zebulon Artisan Ales, former Green Man brewer Mike Karnowski aims to tap into the rich history of brewing and revive beer recipes from ages past.

Dollar for dollar: How dueling PACs targeted City Council election

November 18, 2015November 18, 2015 by Able Allen

State-level PACs don’t typically get heavily involved in campaigning for municipal candidates. But, as in so many things, Asheville broke the mold.

City Council amends Homestay ordinance; extends transit contract

November 18, 2015 by Virginia Daffron

Asheville City Council passed revisions to the city’s Homestay ordinance for short-term lodging and approved an extension of the management contract for the Asheville bus system at its Nov. 17 meeting. Outgoing Councilmen Jan Davis, Marc Hunt and Chris Pelly were honored for their service.