Money Race: Out-of-state contributions fuel local campaigns
Volume
25
/ Issue 48
Cover Design Credit:
Brent Brown, Scott Southwick
Campaign contributions from outside the state and region aren’t the only advantages Western North Carolina’s representatives to the U.S. House enjoy coming into the 2020 elections — but they surely don’t hurt, either.
arts
Smart Bets: Jess Jocoy
The Nashville-based Americana artist plays the Isis lounge on June 26.Smart Bets: The Asheville Opry
Alexa Rose, Hannah Kaminer and The Old Chevrolette Set play classic country tunes at Isis on June 23.Two local groups debut new albums and stage release performances
Each group celebrates its new music with a live show at The Grey Eagle: Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters on Friday, June 21; and The Moon and You play…How-to comedy series returns with a show about rules
'Rules and How to Break Them' opens Thursday, June 20, and will run for six performances at The Bebe Theater.Smart Bets: Hola Asheville
Pack Square Park hosts the celebration of Latin American culture on June 22.Theater review: ‘In the Assassins’ Garden’ at The Magnetic Theatre
All things are possible when a public figure can articulate the dissatisfaction of a group and rally them to a cause.Local artists raise funds for the Appalachian Barn Alliance
On Friday, June 21, A Pastoral Palette — The Barn Whispers its Memories, will be held at Lenoir Rhyne University.Smart Bets: Asheville Celebrates 50 Years of PRIDE
The dance party fundraiser for local LGBTQ nonprofits takes place June 21 at Eleven on Grove.News Briefs: New police chief, updated Flatiron proposal
Updated Flatiron proposal to return to City Council Developer Philip Woollcott and building owner Russell Thomas will make another appearance in front of Asheville City Council members on Tuesday, June…food
Asheville’s pizza scene, past and present
Pizza in a multitude of forms has been part of Asheville's dining scene since the 1950s.Top Shelf Views: Asheville bartenders talk about Prohibition-era cocktails
Today, Prohibition-era cocktails evoke thoughts of adventure and an acceptable (read: nonlethal) amount of danger. Many modern-day bars re-create the ambiance and drinks recipes of a century ago, using legal,…Small bites: Noble Cider’s The Greenhouse opens on Rankin Avenue
Located on Rankin Avenue, Noble Cider's The Greenhouse will host its grand opening Friday, June 21. Also: SouthEast Crab Feast comes to town; the Mountain Jewish Festival returns; and more.living
Body positivity gains traction in Asheville
Body type preferences have fluctuated over the last 100 years, but activists in Asheville are encouraging women to be their own icons.ASAP hosts its 11th annual Farm Tour
Drinking water, sunscreen, hat, closed-toe walking shoes, cash and a camera: These items are all on the “items to bring” checklist provided by Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project to people embarking…movies
Screen Scene: Local film news
The Grail screens an inspirational documentary and there's still time to register for the Asheville 48 Hour Film Project.news
Asheville Archives: Schools of dead fish float down the French Broad River, 1951
On Sept. 6, 1951, thousands of dead fish floated down the highly polluted French Broad River.Stand Proud
ASHEVILLE, N.C.Pomp and Circumstantial Evidence
ASHEVILLE, N.C.The money race: Democrats outgunned in WNC congressional contests
Both WNC congressmen, Reps. Patrick McHenry and Mark Meadows, represent districts that are staunchly Republican. But most of the money they used to run their campaigns and boost GOP candidates…New documentary explores our troubled waterways
In the Center for Cultural Preservation’s latest documentary, Guardians of Our Troubled Waters: River Heroes of the South, filmmaker David Weintraub investigates the history of figures such as French Broad…TDA holds first Community Leadership Council meeting
The first meeting of the Community Leadership Council — convened by the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority — provided a new forum for familiar kudos and criticisms of the area’s…Asheville City Council to discuss district elections July 2
Asheville City Council is making moves on state-imposed districts for municipal elections.A-B Tech begins search for new president
At its June 10 meeting, the college's board of trustees unanimously approved a plan to find a replacement for President Dennis King, who announced last month that he’ll be retiring…opinion
Likin’ our lichens: Sustainably harvesting Usnea in WNC
"We are fortunate to live in an Usnea-rich bubble, but over-harvesting or other unsustainable collection practices could threaten the beard lichens’ very survival."Letter: A poor choice to reduce recycling pickup
"Cutting back on this service only encourages people to put more recyclable material into their regular trash."Letter: Howard Hanger — a true Asheville icon
"After FBRA was denied a charter from the state, Howard Hanger provided invaluable experience, wisdom and inspiration for the formation of FBRA as an independent, tuition-funded, nonprofit private school."Letter: Threats to our country and Constitution
When I went to grammar school at Claxton, we children were excited to march around in assembly with little American flags and pledging allegiance to our country. By 1942, when…