At the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce’s 13th annual Elected Officials Reception on Aug. 16, local politicians acknowledged that the intensity of recent city and county government scandals have sometimes pushed other issues to the side.
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Letter: The problem with bears is too many people
“Yes, they are a nuisance when they get into our garbage, but they are just trying to survive in man’s world.”
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Trump administration’s trade war worries WNC businesses
Local farmers and manufacturers express concern about the impact retaliatory tariffs sparked by new Trump administration trade policies could have on their businesses.
Revolve hosts an all-woman electro-pop showcase
Celia Verbeck shares a bill with Tennessee musicians Eve Maret and Dream Chambers and fellow Ashevillean Caroline Cronin at Revolve on Monday, Aug. 20.
A love of farming keeps WNC’s small dairy producers going
Although Western North Carolina’s small dairy farms face numerous challenges, the industry continues to be a robust contributor to the area’s economy.
Needful things: Some culinary options are still missing from Asheville’s food scene
As Best of WNC voters noted, a few types of cuisine remain under- or unrepresented in Asheville’s growing food scene.
Top-shelf views: Asheville bartenders talk about rum
Good rum lends itself well to sipping as well as mixing in a classic or adventurous cocktail. “The versatility of rum is incredible,” says Leah Howard of H&H Distillery.
Beer Scout: Whistle Hop and Turgua offer distinct Fairview charms
The owners of Fairview’s two breweries discuss the rewards and challenges of running a taproom just outside of Asheville.
Smart Bets: Béla Fleck’s Blue Ridge Banjo Concert
The renowned five-string picker and his fellow Blue Ridge Banjo Camp instructors perform Aug. 18 at the Brevard Music Center.
Byron Ballard’s latest book gives a prophetic warning
In her new book ‘Earth Works: Ceremonies in Tower Time,’ Byron Ballard forecasts dark days ahead as patriarchy gasps its last breaths. But she also offers hope with practical strategies for rebuilding from the waste.
Letter: Ahoj to Dobra Tea in Black Mountain
“The point is that all of the unique, lovely, authentic spaces in this town are rapidly being snatched up and turned into something ubiquitous, bland and elitist.”
Smart Bets: Jerald Pope
The local writer-illustrator launches his new wordless novel Aug. 18 at Malaprop’s.
Local business news in brief from our issue of Aug. 15, 2018
Perhaps your business needs startup capital to make your idea fly. Or maybe rubbing elbows with lawmakers will give you an edge. Opportunities for building business skills, attracting investment and developing business relationships abound in WNC throughout the late summer and into the fall, and our business news in brief will keep you in the know.
County terminates Wiseman contracts, preps for additional civil lawsuit
Buncombe County has terminated contracts worth more than $550,000 with two companies associated with Joseph Wiseman Jr., who the county has identified as the contractor who allegedly paid kickbacks to three former county officials.
Letter: Melt the ICE!
“In Western North Carolina, an April ICE raid placed 27 people in a detention center in Georgia, five hours away from their families.”