March 17, 2018 – mountainx.com

WNC faith communities, law enforcement collaborate on security

March 17, 2018 by Daniel Walton

For faith leaders wondering what they can do to improve security, law enforcement agencies across Western North Carolina offer assessments and training to help places of worship ensure the safety of those who gather under their roofs.

Carolina Beer Guy: Despite aluminum tariff, more brewers using cans

March 17, 2018 by Tony Kiss

Local brewers discuss the benefits and costs of aluminum packaging and whether a new federal tax will change the price of their beers.

Letter: Local government should better fund public transit

March 17, 2018 by Letters

“We are calling for local government to ambitiously fund public transit in order to make our system run on time, all day and more often.”

Kids Issue 2018: Every living thing has rights!

March 17, 2018 by Xpress Contributor

“How to help: Don’t treat people based on how they look or who they are; respect them.”

Kids Issue 2018: Food waste

March 17, 2018 by Xpress Contributor

“Eat it up or when you’re through, compost it or give it to someone new!”

Talk to celebrate options for gardening beneath the tree canopy

March 17, 2018 by Virginia Daffron

On March 20, landscape architect Sieglinde Anderson and photographer Ruthie Rosauer will share advice for gardening beneath and appreciating this region’s diverse and abundant tree canopy. Sponsored by the Hendersonville Tree Board, the talk will take place at 6 p.m. at the Henderson County Library Auditorium in downtown Hendersonville.

Acoustic Asheville: Ben Phan and the Soul Symphony

March 17, 2018 by Jesse Hamm

Phan has a performance planned at Franny’s Farm in Leicester for Pickin’ for Progress on Saturday, March 31.