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    Author:   Brian Crews

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    The natural wine movement gains momentum in Asheville

    Posted on May 30, 2019May 28, 2019 by Brian Crews

    Produced with a focus on sustainable farming practices and low-intervention fermentation, natural wines are increasingly finding their way onto local wine lists and retail shelves.

    6.8 K views1FoodWine & Spirits

    The growing debate over raw milk

    Posted on April 10, 2019April 8, 2019 by Brian Crews

    Enthusiasts say milk that hasn’t been pasteurized contains more nutrients; opponents say it may contain dangerous germs. Although it’s currently illegal in North Carolina to purchase raw milk for human consumption, the Small Dairy Sustainability Act would establish statewide standards for its production.

    6.0 K views9FoodFood NewsSustainability

    Hemp farmers and CBD businesses adjust to a shifting legal landscape

    Posted on March 15, 2019March 11, 2019 by Brian Crews

    When Melissa Clark, owner of Hemp Magik, opened the doors to her Woodfin storefront on the morning of Feb. 14, she was hit with quite a shock: A search warrant from the Woodfin Police Department was sitting on her counter. Listed in it were four felony charges. “I was shaking,” says Clark. “I’ve never been […]

    5.2 K views+Farm & GardenLiving

    Food fight: Where WNC schools stand in the battle against food waste

    Posted on February 13, 2019February 11, 2019 by Brian Crews

    Statistics show that American schools throw away more than $1 billion worth of food every year. Asheville-area schools and organizations are taking some steps toward alleviating the problem.

    4.8 K views2FoodFood News

    Tuareg guitar hero Mdou Moctar returns to Asheville

    Posted on January 8, 2019January 3, 2019 by Brian Crews

    As a young musician, Moctar was heavily influenced by Tuareg folk music, called “takamba,” but he also fell in love with the wild guitar mastery of Eddie Van Halen.

    4.0 K views+ArtsMusic

    Carl Sandburg legacy is honored in a storytelli­ng slam

    Posted on January 2, 2019January 9, 2019 by Brian Crews

    UPDATE: According to the Carl Sandburg Home website, “Due to the government shutdown, Perspectives: The Sandburg Story Slam has been cancelled and will not be held on January 13. There is no date to reschedule at this time.”

    3.6 K views2ArtsLiterature

    Roy Harris finds the universal in personal tales

    Posted on December 11, 2018December 11, 2018 by Brian Crews

    The Thursday, Dec. 15 performance, featuring Roy Harris and Kathy Gordon, will center on holiday-themed tales.

    3.6 K views+ArtsLiteraturePerformance Art

    Georgia group brings the ring-shout tradition to UNCA

    Posted on November 8, 2018November 1, 2018 by Brian Crews

    The McIntosh County Shouters, who will perform at UNC Asheville on Thursday, Nov. 15, are the sole purveyors of this profound tradition.

    3.4 K views+ArtsMusic

    The soul of Southside: How some Asheville chefs are restoring a culinary heritage

    Posted on November 7, 2018January 5, 2023 by Brian Crews

    Through restaurant ventures and a nonprofit culinary training program, Asheville is finding fresh ways to celebrate its soul food legacy.

    7.1 K views1Food
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