December 29, 2015 – mountainx.com

Give!Local donations surge as Dec. 31 deadline nears; perks of giving touted

December 30, 2015December 29, 2015 by Jeff Fobes

As Give!Local’s 60-day campaign draws to a close, donations have crossed the philanthropic project’s first-year goal of $30,000. Anyone donating $10 or more before midnight Dec. 31 will receive a book of vouchers to goods and services from local businesses in thanks.

Small bites: Jolly Goode Yogurt brings froyo to Brevard

December 30, 2015December 29, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

Pay-by-the-ounce frozen yogurt shop Jolly Goode is now open in Brevard; owners of Bonfire Barbecue and Cúrate are in the planning stages of expanding their separate eateries; and Publix is rolling out several programs to support the Special Olympics throughout January.

Top 5 theater productions of 2015

December 29, 2015 by Jeff Messer

Standouts include An Iliad, Art, Young Frankenstein and more.

In photos: Hopey and Co. opens expanded downtown grocery store

December 29, 2015 by Cindy Kunst

Downtown grocery store Hopey and Co. has officially opened its newly expanded space on South French Broad Avenue.

WNC hit hard by storms with more rain expected and a flood watch in effect until New Years Eve

December 29, 2015 by Abigail Griffin

WNC was hit with heavy rainfall Monday and early Tuesday morning causing significant flooding, power outages, tornado warnings, road closures and even daring rescues of several Buncombe County residents threatened by rising waters. The rainfall most likely isn’t finished with us yet. According to the National Weather Service, an additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall … Read more

TODAY: 100+ employers to appear at Asheville Chamber Career Fair

January 7, 2016December 29, 2015 by Hayley Benton

With more than 100 employers seeking to fill around 4,500 positions, Asheville-area job seekers will have many opportunities to advance their careers in the new year at the 10th Annual Homecoming Career Fair.

Smart bets: Asheville Mardi Gras’ 12th Night

December 30, 2015December 29, 2015 by Kat McReynolds

All are welcome to dance their way into 2016 in an imaginative getup (optional). The kickoff event is at The Grove House Wednesday, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m.

Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Dec. 29-Jan. 4

December 31, 2015December 29, 2015 by Scott Douglas and Edwin Arnaudin

**UPDATED DEC. 31** Plenty of new bottles and events to ring in the new year.

Not your usual New Year’s Eve: Setting intentions with Asheville’s wellness alternatives

December 29, 2015 by Emily Nichols

Asheville offers a wide variety of options to bring in the New Year intentionally, whether it be doing yoga, singing and dancing, creating a vision board, or taking in the qualities of the buddha-nature.