August 21, 2019 – mountainx.com

Commission hears economic development update

August 26, 2019August 21, 2019 by Daniel Walton

Beyond recruiting new companies such as Haakon Industries and Fox Factory, the Asheville-Buncombe County Economic Development Coalition supported workforce development and local startups during fiscal year 2018-19. The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners learned about the return on its $350,000 EDC investment at an Aug. 20 meeting.

Partnership for Appalachian Girls’ Education explores mountain foodways

August 21, 2019 by Gina Smith

“I see a potential for these girls not just to get educated and inspired and leave, but to take that inspiration and figure out how to instill it in their communities and create a better future,” says historian and baker Maia Surdam of the 10-year-old program.

Letter: Not amused by Frost cartoon

August 21, 2019 by Letters

“Ellen Frost doesn’t deserve that tacky cartoon by Randy Molton in the July 31 issue [Xpress].”

Beer Scout: New laws allow two-drink orders and pets in NC taprooms

August 21, 2019 by Edwin Arnaudin

Owners of Green Man, Wedge and Whistle Hop discuss the new rule changes prior to their Sept. 1 implementation.

Letter: Breastfeeding isn’t the only way

August 21, 2019 by Letters

“While the awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding is — thankfully — high these days, the awareness of how hard and possibly untenable it can be for some women is starkly lagging in our community.”

City, county debut results of renewable energy planning

August 25, 2022August 21, 2019 by Daniel Walton

The $100,000 report, commissioned from Massachusetts-based consultants The Cadmus Group, finds that local government action will be insufficient for Asheville and Buncombe County to run operations entirely on renewable energy by their goal date of 2030 without the purchase of renewable energy certificates or significant state-level regulatory changes.

Commission hears economic development update

Letter: Not amused by Frost cartoon

Beer Scout: New laws allow two-drink orders and pets in NC taprooms

Letter: Breastfeeding isn’t the only way

City, county debut results of renewable energy planning

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