February 10, 2016 – mountainx.com

Asheville inches closer to police body camera rollout

February 11, 2016February 10, 2016 by Virginia Daffron

The Asheville Police Department trails the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office in rolling out police body cameras — but the city is trying to catch up. Police Chief Tammy Hooper outlined a draft policy for the cameras at a recent panel discussion, and says the first cameras will be deployed by summer. We look into what needs to happen between now and then to make that schedule happen.

Asheville on Bikes rolls out Bike Love 2016

February 10, 2016 by Coogan Brennan

Who knew that heartbreak could be so good for the local cycling scene? Back in 2005, bike advocacy helped Mike Sule distract himself from the heartache of a tough breakup. Since then, however, Asheville on Bikes, the organization he subsequently founded, has become a well-known advocate on both local and state-level transportation issues. In support … Read more

Letter writer: Hall Fletcher school restructuring needs more thought

February 10, 2016 by Letters

“Hall Fletcher is making progress that, several years ago, no one thought possible. Rather than breaking that up, let’s include its innovative, out-of-the-box thinkers in finding a solution.”

Soundbarre Studio’s boot camp balances workouts with healthier diets

February 10, 2016 by Leslie Boyd

Anne Livengood, Avena Joyce and Katie Jennings-Campbell have designed an eight-week boot camp that sets a goal of three to four classes a week for participants and engages local chefs to help them learn to eat well.

Local libraries and booksellers encourage the adult coloring book trend

February 10, 2016 by Edwin Arnaudin

Coloring intricate designs is helping adults unplug from daily life relieve anxieties, but calling the activity “art therapy” isn’t quite accurate.

Theater Review: Fiction by LEAD Productions

February 10, 2016 by Kai Elijah Hamilton

It is unclear when this production of Fiction, written by Steven Dietz, officially begins. Perhaps it’s while meandering through the Five Points neighborhood just off Merrimon Ave. Or just as we’re making our way up the steep stone steps of Forsythia Hall.

Smart bets: Ed Tarkington

February 10, 2016 by Kat McReynolds

The Nashville-based author presents his debut novel Only Love Can Break Your Heart at Malaprop’s on Wednesday, Feb. 17

Outside the heart-shaped box: A tasty Valentine’s Day beyond dinner for two

February 10, 2016 by Jacqui Castle

Asheville-area restaurants, breweries, bakeries and wineries are dreaming up Valentine’s Day offerings to satisfy a smorgasbord of sensibilities and budgets.