October 29, 2020 – mountainx.com

Letter: Alumni who don’t support Cawthorn

October 29, 2020 by Letters

“As a Patrick Henry College alumnus and Army veteran, I can tell you that this is not the character of a leader or of a representative.”

WNC’s independent poultry farmers persevere through processing challenges

October 29, 2020 by Gina Smith

Three years out from the closure of the state’s only USDA-inspected plant for independent farmers, more than 200 North Carolina farms are processing their own poultry. But due to the extra labor and time requirements, many producers statewide are still putting less pastured poultry on the market now than they were in 2017.

John Cram remembered for his numerous contributions to Asheville

October 29, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Asheville-based gardener, entrepreneur, conservationist and philanthropist died on Oct. 26 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was 72 years old.

Author Vicki Lane takes multiple views of the Shelton Laurel Massacre

October 29, 2020 by Thomas Calder

In her latest novel, “And the Crows Took Their Eyes,” local author Vicki Lane considers the impact of the 1863 Shelton Laurel Massacre and the consequences it had on both the victims’ families and the perpetrators of the event.

North Asheville family prepares for unconventional Halloween

October 29, 2020 by Thomas Calder

COVID-19 may have derailed some Halloween plans, but the pandemic also inspired one local family to take their holiday decorations to the next level.

Tashi Dorji’s new album is a provocative encapsulation of national anxieties

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 by Grayson Haver Currin

The longtime area guitarist reflects on his superb new album and the existential nature of improvisational music.

Council meetings fail to narrow hotel rules

October 30, 2020October 29, 2020 by Molly Horak

Two work sessions have brought Asheville City Council members a little closer to agreement on an approach to hotels. And with the city’s hotel development moratorium set to expire on Tuesday, Feb. 23, time is running out to craft a plan.

Letter: Davis offers multiple contradictions

October 29, 2020 by Letters

“Moe Davis has repeatedly told people to ‘look at his record.’ Let’s do just that.”