February 5, 2017 – mountainx.com

Dangerous slopes

February 5, 2017 by Molton

Asheville

Letter writer: A mecca for poor excuses

February 5, 2017 by Letters

“I hope it is obvious that giving this type of venom is directly advocating violence toward a group of people and that you will never be a part of disseminating that venom again.”

Contentious vacation complex back on Board of Adjustment agenda

February 5, 2017 by Dan Hesse

A proposed vacation complex that previously appeared before the Board of Adjustment but did not get a vote is back up for consideration. In October about 30 people showed up to speak out against the project.

Screen scene: Local film news

February 5, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Grail screens a documentary on transgender parents, local libraries screen classics and more.

Inside the Women’s March (and what’s next)

February 5, 2017 by Karen Richardson Dunn

“By the time we arrive back at First C at 8 that evening, we’ve made a vow: We will commit ourselves to continuing the work of the march — which for us is pretty straightforward: to care for our country and our democracy by caring for the human beings who inhabit it.”

Smart bets: Folk Art at TC Arts

February 5, 2017 by Emily Glaser

Those interested in meeting the artists can attend a reception at TC Arts on Friday, Feb. 10.

Letter writer: Augustine Project also helps young readers

February 5, 2017 by Letters

“As an Augustine tutor, I believe, that were Read to Succeed and Augustine Project to collaborate with one another they would be able to better serve the children/families in our community.”

Moderate alcohol consumption has proven health benefits

February 8, 2017February 5, 2017 by Leslie Boyd

Although excessive alcohol consumption can cause myriad health problems, moderate consumption of alcohol can actually improve health, according to a variety of studies.

Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding initiatives

February 5, 2017 by Kat McReynolds

Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features an art teacher’s 100-piece oil pastel project, an archiving project by Asheville Global Report and a teen filmmaker’s trip to the 48 Hour Film Project awards.