March 30, 2017 – mountainx.com

Council approves JCC expansion plans

March 30, 2017 by Virginia Daffron

Plans for expanding the Jewish Community Center in its long-time location at 236 Charlotte St. got the nod from Asheville City Council on March 28.

Planning for a better digital future in WNC

March 31, 2017March 30, 2017 by Bowman Kelley

WNC’s digital future will be discussed by 120 professionals during a two-day conference, Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1. Dubbed Unite WNC, conference participants will gather to brainstorm, discuss and plan the current and future information-technology landscape here in Western North Carolina. While each day will feature its own speaker, the core of the … Read more

Sing for Shane: Fundraiser for Shatterproof

March 30, 2017 by Adam McMillan

The Clydes will be performing the fundraiser concert along with Taylor Martin and Aaron “Woody” Wood, Billy Cardine and North of Too Far Downs, Evelyn’s Couch and others.

Cost-share program helps farmers go organic

March 30, 2017 by Greg Parlier

A program of the USDA shares the cost of organic certification with farmers, reducing the burden of obtaining organic certification and accessing a broader market for their produce. A recent change places the administration of the program with the Farm Service Agency, which operates out of 72 local offices across North Carolina.

Tours of Grovewood Village’s historic dye house start April 1

March 30, 2017 by Alli Marshall

The dye house, located in historic Grovewood Village, next door to the Grove Wood Gallery, has sat empty since 1980. The building, part of Biltmore Industries, houses the original looms, carding machines and mule spinners used to make the famed homespun fabric that was worn by the likes of Presidents Herbert Hoover and Franklin Roosevelt, and first ladies Eleanor Roosevelt and Grace Coolidge

Smart bets: Chinelo Okparanta

March 31, 2017March 30, 2017 by Emily Glaser

The novelist will read and discuss her writings with series creator Wiley Cash on Tuesday, April 4, in UNCA’s Laurel Forum.

Three Asheville chiropractors focus on what’s right with the body

March 30, 2017March 30, 2017 by Cathy Holt

Network chiropractic helps people align with their own inner healing resources, allowing restoration of full health through proper functioning of the central nervous system.