May flowers are here, bringing National Bike Month along for the ride. In anticipation of future tourists on bikes, a coalition of organizations in the western counties gave them a boost by supporting a new study by Kostelec Planning.
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Marching beetles into the fight against the wooly adelgid menace
Strong winter predators, the Lari beetle feeds only on adelgids from October to May. The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy is reporting on the introduction of the Lari into their battle against the hemlock wooly adelgid (HWA). As of 2010 all NC counties within the historic range of hemlocks were infested with the tiny killers of the […]
Air quality forecast for Friday, May 8th: Yellow (moderate)
Friday, May 08, 2015 is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. Air Quality Forecast for Friday, 05/08/2015
Nonprofits by the numbers
Mountain Xpress took a look at the 441 nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status in Buncombe County and more than 10,300 nonprofits in the whole state. We found that the large and diverse sector has a significant economic footprint.
TEDx Tryon seeking performers and speakers
In September, Tryon, is planning to host a TEDx event. Tedx events are locally organized iterations of the popular Ted.com conferences. The purpose is to be a catalyst for community discussion and growth. The lineup includes: fourteen speakers, three recorded TED talks, four performers, and a farm-to-table bread breaking lunch. They are calling for applicants to […]
Air quality forecast for Thursday, May 7th: Yellow (moderate)
Thursday, May 07, 2015 is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Thursday, 05/07/2015
Locally focused giving: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Retired businessman Ray Hust and a group of local forward-thinking people gave the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina its start in 1978. By 1990, the foundation had $5 million in assets and provided key support to Asheville institutions like Pack Place, the Affordable Housing Coalition of Asheville and Buncombe County and RiverLink.
City of Asheville invites community to meet candidates for police chief
From a press release sent out this afternoon from office of Dawa Hitch, the city of Asheville’s director of communications and public engagements: City of Asheville offers opportunity to meet police chief candidates ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville has scheduled a public meet and greet for the candidates invited to participate in the next […]
Short Street Cakes Celebrates Mothers Day with a Childrens’ Mothers Day Poem Contest
From a press release by Short Street Cakes Asheville, NC, April 28, 2015: From Wednesday, April 29th through Friday, May 8, Short Street Cakes will host their first annual Mother’s Day Poem Contest! Open to all kids 18 and under in Asheville, the Mother’s Day Poetry contest will offer a free cupcake to every child […]
Funk Asheville beer gathering scheduled for July 18th
Funk Asheville, a beer festival hosted by Wicked Weed brewing has been announced for the evening of Saturday, July 18th, at 7pm. Ticket sales begin May 15th. General admission is $80(plus tax). VIP tickets at $100 (plus tax) The following is the full event release from the organizers: WICKED WEED ANNOUNCES DATE, TICKET SALES, AND PARTIAL […]
Air quality forecast Wednesday, May 6th: Yellow (Moderate)
Wednesday, May 06, 2015 is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Wednesday, 05/06/2015
Local action for Nepal: update
Since Mountain Xpress’ last report on people and businesses around Asheville working to aid those in need in the wake of Nepal’s devastating earthquake, efforts have redoubled, and more of those involved have become visible.
Air quality forecast for Tuesday, May 5th: Yellow (Moderate)
Tuesday, May 05, 2015 is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Tuesday, 05/05/2015 Last Updated: 05/04/2015 02:46 […]
Local efforts help Nepali earthquake victims
In the last week, Josh Phillips has stumbled into both disaster and the opportunity to help those in need. Known around Asheville for his performances with the Josh Phillips Folk Festival and Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band, Phillips happened to be visiting Kathmandu in the central region of Nepal this weekend when tragedy struck.