Rayburn Farm, located in Barnardsville, grows herbs, spices and a few select vegetables for local breweries.
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The Cabbage School announces its first full weekend of workshops
The Cabbage School, which describes itself as a “rigorous skill based fool school,” takes inspiration from the rural craft school tradition and educational communities such as Rural Studio and Black Mountain College.
Letter: Assault weapons stance violates oath of office
“Such declarations made by these pubic officials constitute a violation of their sworn oath of office to protect and defend the U.S. Constitution from all foreign and domestic threats.”
Homebuyers stymied by Asheville’s high cost look beyond the city limits
With the real estate market in Asheville becoming tighter and more expensive, homebuyers are increasingly looking outside the city, and oftentimes Buncombe County, to find a home that fits their budget.
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18th annual Mountain Sports Festival returns Memorial Day weekend
The Mountain Sports Festival returns to Asheville’s Carrier Park from Friday, May 25, to Sunday, May 27, for its 18th year.
AVL Beer Week 2018: The Odditorium celebrates five years with new events and concoctions
“We always say, ‘It takes a village to run this place,’” says Amy Marshall, who owns the West Asheville venue with her partner, Tamy Kuper.
AVL Beer Week 2018: Asheville beer industry nearing self-sufficiency for core four ingredients
Local water, barley, yeast and hops providers discuss their roles in keeping Asheville one of the nation’s top beer producers.
AVL Beer Week 2018: Just Brew It promotes homebrew community, living wage at new venue
One of AVL Beer Week’s standout events moves to Wedge at Foundation for 2018.
Asheville GreenWorks dishes the dirt on home composting
The monthly events, offered at various local locations, provide useful information on outdoor and indoor composting methods, including composting with earthworms.
Letter: Trump, WNC politicians fail to consult veterans
“I ask the president why no one seems to care about any input from us about who we think should head the VA?”
City Council drives through policing changes in contentious meeting
By the end of a six-hour session, Council had approved multiple items showing an unprecedented level of urgency for policing reform. Multiple split votes, however, showed the concern of some members over the process of making those changes.
AVL Beer Week 2018: Events highlight a range of craft beverages
Although the North Carolina Craft Beverage Museum is still in its development stages, it will have a presence at this year’s AVL Beer Week. Organizers will highlight the effort at the Beer City Festival downtown on Roger McGuire Green on Saturday, June 2, says Asheville Brewers Alliance Executive Director Kendra Penland. But the museum will be about more […]
Musashi Xero teams up with RBTS WIN’s Mother Hood for a new hip-hop EP
According to Tyler Jackson, the album is not only conceptual in a lyrical sense, it explores his idea of “the other side” in a musical sense as well.
Smart Bets: The Stump Mutts
The Asheville rockers play a benefit show for Everytown for Gun Safety on May 27 at Salvage Station.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings: May 22-28
**UPDATED MAY 24** AVL Beer Week begins with collaborative IPAs and more local beer news.