May 31, 2017 – mountainx.com

Asheville’s secret gardens

May 31, 2017 by Maggie Cramer

The Buncombe County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers offer up a chance to visit six private gardens via their biennial tour, the Hidden Gardens of Asheville. And the selection of secret gardens couldn’t be more varied, organizers share — all offering much more to see than just pretty perennials. The tour takes place on June 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Magical fireflies of the Southern Appalachians

April 18, 2018May 31, 2017 by Tal Galton

“Let their mysterious glow enchant you. And as you enjoy the spectacle, learn to think like a firefly: Imagine that every artificial light interferes with your ability to serenade a mate. Make friends with the darkness.”

Carolina Beer Guy: Budweiser of Asheville is big on local craft brands

May 31, 2017 by Tony Kiss

Locally owned and operated for 32 years, the distributor gets numerous Asheville area breweries’ products into stores, taprooms and restaurants throughout Western North Carolina.

Rural artist studios are open to visitors during the spring TRAC tour

May 31, 2017 by Steph Guinan

The country roads cut through the mountains, winding along the rivers and next to farmers’ fields. This is the landscape of Mitchell and Yancey Counties, where the 84 artists participating in the Toe River Arts Council’s studio tour — held Friday-Sunday, June 2-4 — live and work.

County nonprofit funding at odds with resolution guidelines

May 31, 2017 by Dan Hesse

As commissioners considering funding projects with community grants, Xpress looks at the performance contracts used to monitor the process and finds commissioners aren’t adhering to suggested guidelines.

Smart bets: Summer music bash

May 31, 2017 by Emily Glaser

The summer music bash, which will also include an all-day barbecue, takes place on Sunday, June 4 at Ben’s Tune-Up.

Improving with age: Looking Glass Creamery expands to Polk County dairy farm

May 31, 2017 by Jonathan Ammons

The family-owned Fairview creamery looks to grow its business by helping preserve a second-generation working dairy farm in Columbus.