January 2, 2019 – mountainx.com

2018 in review: Conserving WNC’s natural treasures

January 2, 2019 by Daniel Walton

Western North Carolina’s wild places and creatures lie at the heart of the region’s appeal, inspiring local artists and attracting visitors from across the globe. Events in 2018 promised to shape the future of those natural resources for years to come.

2018 in review: 7 Asheville-area climate stories

January 2, 2019 by Daniel Walton

Construction at Duke Energy's Lake Julian facility

Twelve years: That’s how long humanity has left to hold global warming below the key level of 1.5 degrees Celsius, according to an October report by the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. In light of that sobering reality, these developments from 2018 had the biggest potential impact on Asheville’s contribution to climate change.

(SATIRE) Rogue Beer Scout: Budweiser reveals plans for South Slope brewpub

January 2, 2019 by Edwin Arnaudin

The global giant sets up shop in Beer City, two new breweries join the scene and Scotty talks life post-Highland.

Letter: Hear, hear

January 2, 2019 by Letters

“Well said, Martha S. Bradley, Esq. [“Women Didn’t Kill Civic Clubs,” Dec. 12, Xpress].”

Carl Sandburg legacy is honored in a storytelling slam

January 9, 2019January 2, 2019 by Brian Crews

UPDATE: According to the Carl Sandburg Home website, “Due to the government shutdown, Perspectives: The Sandburg Story Slam has been cancelled and will not be held on January 13. There is no date to reschedule at this time.”

Year in review: Locals we lost in 2018

January 2, 2019 by Thomas Calder

Some community members who died in 2018 lived long and respected lives. Others met sudden ends by way of traffic accidents or illnesses, while some had their lives cut short by violence. Many died as a result of overdosing on opioid drugs. We mark some of those passings in our list of deaths that hit our community especially hard.

2018 in review: Turnover at the top of Buncombe County government

January 2, 2019January 2, 2019 by David Floyd

As the investigation into former County Manager Wanda Greene ground on into 2018, Buncombe County witnessed steady turnover in many of its top positions.

Letter: I-26 questions lead to frustration

January 2, 2019 by Letters

“They all know exactly where the improvements to I-26 should be made and when. With absolutely no idea how much their ingenious planning ideas will cost the taxpayers!”