December 1, 2015 – mountainx.com

Buncombe Commissioners elect Newman as vice chair, vote for zoning additions

December 2, 2015December 1, 2015 by Hayley Benton

At the Tuesday, Dec. 1 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Brownie Newman was elected vice chair of the board by a 4-3 vote.

New City Council members sworn in; Wisler elected as Vice Mayor

December 2, 2015December 1, 2015 by Virginia Daffron

Newly-elected Asheville City Council members were sworn in on Dec. 1. The new Council selected Councilwoman Gwen Wisler as Vice Mayor. Mayor Esther Manheimer pronounced the short, upbeat meeting a “good start” for the new body.

Letter writer: Accident witness needed after all

December 1, 2015 by Letters

“Turns out, unfortunately, I need a witness after all. “

Small bites: Blue Ridge Food Ventures Holiday Market

December 3, 2015December 1, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

Blue Ridge Food Ventures is planning its annual holiday market, including a smorgasbord of locally made products that are ripe for gifting. Meanwhile, West Asheville gets a new ice cream joint; Chabad House celebrates the 10th iteration of its Chanukah Live celebration; Buxton Hall hosts a monthly night honoring lady bartenders; and Addison Farm Vineyards prepares to host its Handcrafted Christmas with shopping and refreshments.

Local dance troupes go out with a bang in “Alice’s Winter Ashevilleland”

December 1, 2015 by Edwin Arnaudin

Taking inspiration from Alice in Wonderland, Christine Garvin and her troupes Les Femmes Mystique and Les Filles Charme present The Twelve Days of Alice’s Winter Ashevilleland, which debuts Saturday, Dec. 5, at The Orange Peel.

Smart bets: Hand to Heart Holiday Crafty

December 1, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

The free semiannual festival is at Pack Place (weather permitting) and Asheville Art Museum Sunday, Dec. 6, from 1-6 p.m.

Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Dec. 1-7

December 4, 2015December 1, 2015 by Scott Douglas and Edwin Arnaudin

**UPDATED DEC. 4** Thirsty Monk hosts Winter Brew Nights while Highland (Devil’s Britches) and Green Man (Holly King and Forester Stout) bring back seasonal favorites.

Holiday Events Roundup for 12/2 through 12/10

December 1, 2015 by Abigail Griffin

There is no shortage of holiday events in Western North Carolina in the coming weeks! Asheville has everything ranging from holiday craft shows to volunteering opportunities to theater productions. In order to help you navigate your way through this busy season we will be sharing a roundup of holiday oriented events every week until the … Read more