July 27, 2017 – mountainx.com

Multilingual government services grow in fits and starts

July 27, 2017 by Rachel Ingram

When activists hired Spanish-language interpreters for the May 23 meeting of Asheville City Council, some community members questioned why local government bodies aren’t already providing interpretation services at all public meetings.

Festival aims to boost Appalachian literature and literacy

July 27, 2017 by Doug Gibson

On their honeymoon, New York Times bestselling novelist Amy Greene and her now-husband, Trent Thompson, rambled off the Appalachian Trail and onto the grounds of the Laughing Heart Lodge in Hot Springs. That serendipitous discovery led to the Laughing Heart Literary Project, which will hold its inaugural festival Tuesday, Aug. 1-Friday, Aug. 4.

Panelists dish on Asheville’s growth at Buzz Breakfast

July 27, 2017 by Laurie Crosswell

As part of its summer Buzz Breakfast series, Leadership Asheville (a program of UNC Asheville) hosted “How will Asheville grow thoughtfully?” on July 26 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The event explored the public sector’s role in shaping and encouraging the city’s growth.

Smart bets: Charles Walker Band

July 27, 2017 by Emily Glaser

The three-piece band — including Walker’s partner and vocalist Porsche Carmon and David Johnson on drums — plays Isis Music Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 2.

Ashevilleans jump off the sugar train

July 27, 2017July 27, 2017 by Jacqui Castle

Eliminating sugar from your diet can be a drastic improvement to your health, say local experts. Sugar-sweetened beverages are the major culprit, they add, representing half of Americans’ sugar intake.

Festival aims to boost Appalachian literature and literacy

Panelists dish on Asheville’s growth at Buzz Breakfast

Smart bets: Charles Walker Band

Ashevilleans jump off the sugar train

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