December 20, 2017 – mountainx.com

Beer Scout: WNC beer industry notables reflect on 2017

December 20, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

Asheville-area brewery representatives name their favorite local and non-local beers from 2017, as well as standout industry accomplishments.

Asheville-based tribute bands pay homage to their heroes

December 20, 2017 by Bill Kopp

Singing and playing in homage to another’s work isn’t the same as performing one’s own original music, but for the members of these local groups, playing in a tribute band scratches a musical itch all its own.

Letter: Consider adopting a pet this holiday season

December 20, 2017 by Letters

“These animals really need a good home, and most shelter animals are very grateful to get one.”

Give to Give!Local nonprofits — you could win $50 worth of Zappers pizza!

December 20, 2017 by Jeff Fobes

The final weeks of the Give!Local campaign are typically the most dramatic due to an sizeable uptick in donations. If you have been delaying until the Dec. 31 finale to make a charitable gift, now could be an auspicious time to act — for the local nonprofits you help and possibly for you if like … Read more

Asheville to get another layer of audit oversight

December 21, 2017December 20, 2017 by Carolyn Morrisroe

On Tuesday, Asheville City Council approved the creation of an audit committee, which will review the city’s internal audit reports and financial statements audit. Mayor Esther Manheimer said the move was a response to community interest in local governments improving their financial procedures.

Smart bets: Brendan Gay

December 20, 2017 by Alli Marshall

The Chicago-based comedian performs at The Southern Kitchen and Bar on Saturday, Dec. 23.

What’s hot: WNC chefs predict local food trends for 2018

December 20, 2017 by Liisa Andreassen

For many local chefs, the trends that matter often have more to do with the philosophy of food than the ingredients and focus on issues like food waste and transparency.