Will Chatham didn’t exactly get cut down by a light saber, but he definitely feels burned.
Year: 2009
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Bag one
Terri’s oversized fuzzy tote was made for her by her friend Patty, who lives in Madison County.
Xpress-rated: Video sneak peek at the Jan. 28 issue
Here’s your video preview of the Jan. 28 edition of the Mountain Xpress.
Newman, Lutovsky will debate I-26 options
Two ardent supporters of two very different plans for the controversial I-26 connector, Asheville City Council member Brownie Newman and Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Rick Lutovsky, will make their cases on Wednesday at an Asheville Leadership Forum luncheon.
Buncombe Commissioners
Coverage of the Jan. 20 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting
Frederic Kahler does patriotic
Frederic Kahler was spotted at the Orange Peel’s Inauguration Gala on January 20. He posted the following comments at the Mountain Xpress photo galleries: “Jonathan was sweet to ask for my photo! Although lots of press pics were taken of me, JW got it right. I know how to dress for an occasion. Note how […]
New lead-testing rules concern local crafters, children’s retailers, bookstores
New lead-testing rules set to take effect Feb. 10 have local book sellers, toy retailers, crafters and even libraries scrambling to understand how the rules apply to them.
Inside the gun show
From antique bullets dating back to the Revolutionary War to hunting rifles, shotguns, handguns, dog tags, collectable coins and more, the bi-annual Land of the Sky Gun Show enjoyed a record-breaking turnout. See Xpress’ exclusive photos from the show here.
Asheville City Council preview: Jan. 27 meeting
Agenda hits on funding from HUD and DOT, and the Presidential economic stimulus package. And Council meets early to talk water and annexation.
These boots were made for walking
Brittany, photographed outside of The Yacht Club on Patton Ave., says she found her boots online.
Into the Forums
Curious about what you’ve been missing over at the Mountain Xpress Forums? You should be.
Blog Log: The week in local blogging
It’s time to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again.
Asheville twittered the inauguration
Obama’s inauguration—as seen and twittered by Ashevilleans. This feed reveals their in-the-moment views and reactions.
On the way to work, part 2
Andrew Williams on Lexington Ave. Photo by Julie Tracy.
URTV oath sparks criticism
A confidentiality clause in an oath administered to members of public-access channel URTV‘s board at their last meeting has sparked criticism — and Buncombe County’s attorney’s office is looking into whether the vow is in line with the state’s open-meetings law.
Cranky Hanke’s Screening Room: And the nominees are…
I’m not that impressed by the Oscars, period. They simply have too long a history of overlooking anything and anyone that might frighten the horses in favor of the safely middle-brow. All the same, it’s impossible to be interested in movies and completely ignore the damned things however irrelevant you think they are.
Asheville master plan consultants respond to criticism
Last week, development activist Steve Rasmussen released a report blasting the proposed Downtown Master Plan. Now Goody Clancy, the consultants behind the master plan, have fired back with their own report, asserting that the plan provides more public input, promotes smarter, greener growth and has substantial “teeth” to control development.
Anti-euthanasia campaign launches Saturday
The Save A Life campaign begins educational campaign at the Asheville Mall.
On the way to work
Leslie Rogers on Lexington Ave. Photo by Julie Tracy.
David Young runs for NC Democratic Party Chair
Former Buncombe County Commissioner David Young has been tapped by Gov. Bev Perdue to throw his hat in the ring in the race for the chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party and he’s got some powerful backing.
WNC News Roundup
What’s making news in Western North Carolina this week ranges from local connections to big national stories (think plane crash and inauguration) to continuing economic woes and a sudden surge in the construction of local liquor stores.