December 13, 2017 – mountainx.com

County receives clean opinion from external auditors

December 15, 2017December 13, 2017 by David Floyd

In the shadow of an ongoing federal investigation into former County Manager Wanda Greene, the county received good news this week: a clean audit for fiscal year 2017.

A clucking shame: WNC’s small poultry producers face uncertain future

December 13, 2017 by Daniel Walton

The sudden closure of the area’s only poultry processing plant in October not only caused a pre-Thanksgiving scramble for local turkey producers, but continues to impact Western North Carolina’s small farms.

Give!Local fundraising tops $80,000 in final weeks

December 13, 2017 by Jeff Fobes

With just over two weeks left in this year’s giving campaign, Give!Local has surpassed both previous years’ final totals. Direct contributions now exceed $69,000; adding in $12,000 in matching grants, this year’s total giving now exceeds $80,000. The Give!Local campaign ends Dec. 31. So where are the donations coming from? Geographically, the east side of … Read more

Big Sound Harbor plays its final Altamont Theatre show

December 13, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

Backed by her Holy Ghost Tent Revival bandmates, Dulci Ellenberger bids adieu to one of her favorite spaces with a mix of originals and “West Side Story” covers.

Letter: Unity is key to progressives regaining power

December 13, 2017 by Letters

“I believe we need to help the Democrats who stand up for the good of all and to unify around these candidates at the voting booths. This is why a group of dedicated progressives has united to form the Progressive Democrats of Buncombe County.”

Smart Bets: Kimberly J. Simms

December 13, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

As part of the Asheville Poetry Series, the Greenville, S.C. author will read from her debut book of verse Dec. 18 at The BLOCK off Biltmore.

Asheville churches, groups provide support for depression and grief during the holiday season

December 13, 2017 by Jacqui Castle

Though the holiday season is meant to be joyful, this time of the year can be trying and raw for some people. In recognition of that reality, several local churches and groups are holding events aimed at creating a welcoming space for grief and depression during the holidays.