February 9, 2024 – mountainx.com

Off the deep end

February 9, 2024 by Brent Brown

Council to discuss proposed wine self-storage facility

February 9, 2024 by Chase Davis

At its Tuesday, Feb. 13, meeting, the Asheville City Council is slated to consider a proposed zoning-map amendment for a wine storage and self-storage facility planned for 492 Sardis Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously supported it at its Jan. 3 meeting.

BCS board bans book from all district high schools

February 9, 2024 by Greg Parlier

At its Feb. 8 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Education voted unanimously to remove author Ellen Hopkins’ fictional 2009 book, Tricks. Three other books under consideration — Hopkins’ Perfect, Patricia McCormick’s Sold and Sarah Gruen’s Water for Elephants — remain on county high school library shelves, based on recommendations from the Buncombe County Schools’ Media and Technology Advisory Committee.

Recreation programs provide exercise, social bonds for WNC seniors

February 9, 2024 by Justin McGuire

Throughout Western North Carolina, local governments, senior centers and recreation leagues are creating opportunities for the area’s aging population to exercise, make social connections, compete and keep their minds sharp. And experts say all of that is crucial for people entering their golden years.

Personal trainers and gym members rethink approaches to physical health

February 9, 2024 by tamvyh66662222

Embarking on a journey toward a healthier lifestyle can be a daunting task for some, especially in a world overwhelmed with ever-changing diet fads and gym regimes. The fitness landscape is often clouded with trends that promote quick fixes and unrealistic expectations.

Artist Connie Bostic made her mark on Asheville

February 9, 2024 by Xpress Contributor

“Asheville lost one of its greatest when Connie Bostic died last month. Connie was a creator, and Asheville was her beneficiary.”

Buncombe’s strategy for opioid settlement targets short- and long-term goals

February 9, 2024 by Jessica Wakeman

Medication-assisted treatment. Training on how to administer Narcan. Education and stigma reduction. These are just a few of the initiatives funded by Buncombe County’s opioid settlement money to address the local impact of the opioid crisis.