September 14, 2017 – mountainx.com

Vying for endorsement, 4 City Council candidates identify as socialists

September 19, 2017September 14, 2017 by David Floyd

Six candidates for Asheville City Council participated in a forum hosted by the Asheville chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America on Sept. 13. Hot topics included affordability and police reform.

Jones family burial ground at Biltmore honored by Sons of American Revolution

September 15, 2017September 14, 2017 by Cindy Kunst

The sleepy resting place of Revolutionary War veteran Joshua Jones and his family turned uncharacteristically lively on Saturday, Sept. 7, as a memorial dedication ceremony hosted by Jones’ direct descendants brought family members, Biltmore staff and historical reenactors to the site on the western side of present-day Biltmore Estate.

Album review: ‘Is it Exquisite?’ by Floating Action

September 14, 2017 by Bill Kopp

The phrase “late night album” applies to Floating Action’s Is it Exquisite? It’s a collection of songs best experienced via attentive listening.

Local musicians struggle to find affordable practice spaces

September 14, 2017 by Alli Marshall

Unlike most U.S. cities with music scenes, Asheville doesn’t offer lockout spaces or practice facilities for local or touring artists. When a storage unit facility asked local bands to leave, it left many musicians scrambling for creative solutions.

Community traffic concerns yield to apartment complexes

September 14, 2017September 14, 2017 by Dan Hesse

Frustrations about traffic took center stage as the Buncombe County Board of Adjustment considered two apartment complex projects during its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

Smart Bets: Chronixx

September 14, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

The reggae artist plays a headlining show at Salvage Station on Monday, Sept. 18.

Beer Scout: White Labs Kitchen and Tap to open in October

September 14, 2017 by Scott Douglas

The new Charlotte Street yeast-production and testing facility will open a fermentation-focused restaurant and taproom this fall.

Challenge aims to improve fitness, combat social isolation in older adults

September 14, 2017 by Kate Lundquist

A “health-meets-social” approach to aging rolls out this month at the YMCA of Western North Carolina, in collaboration with AARP. The partnership has created a three-month program, dubbed Disrupt Aging Community Health Challenge, that combines a fitness challenge with social involvement for people 50 and older. The YMCA of WNC was one of 10 YMCAs across the country … Read more