State Rep. Tim Moffitt filed legislation May 4 that would seize Asheville’s water system and give it to the Metropolitan Sewerage District — without informing either City Council or MSD beforehand. Although it doesn’t mention Asheville by name, the bill specifies “a city with a population of over 75,000 … within a county with a […]
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The Profiler
The Suspect: Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker These two groups helped define alternative music, CVB in the ‘80s, and Cracker in the ‘90s. Since CVB re-formed in 1999, frontman David Lowery performs in both bands. Remember when people used to buy entire records instead of the occasional iTunes download? Each band will perform all the […]
Clean but wasteful?
I am a ninth-grader at Arthur Morgan School. I read one of your articles about the raw sewage processing plant in the April 13 Xpress [“ Green Scene: Sultans of Sewage”]. I am pleased to hear that the processing plant is using the natural way of letting raw material decompose using microbes. Yet, after processing […]
The greatest form of government is the one closest to the people
Articles in print and online share the results of the “listening sessions” that Sen. David Rouzer and Rep. Roger West participated in as intended for the N.C. Joint Committee on Regulatory Reform [“Green Scene: On the Chopping Block,” May 4 Xpress]. I attended the Flat Rock session and presented comments as requested. I shared with […]
Weekly Picks
Modern childhood brings to mind hours of video games and television, but author Donald Davis grew up surrounded by the outdoors. Davis will read from his memoir Tales from a Free-Range Childhood on Wednesday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at Malaprop’s, as well as several other locations. Free. Info: ddavisstoryteller.com. Vinegar doesn’t have to come […]
Review of Abigail Washburn and the Wood Brothers
How incredible was this show? Bassist Jon Estes lost the neck of his instrument after finishing a solo.
WNC Wellness Review: NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund faces the ax
In this week’s WNC Wellness review: NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund faces the ax; Healthy vending machines come to Asheville-area schools; Caffeine as a beneficial antioxidant; & more
Review of Love! Valour! Compassion!
The characters are for the most part washed up, jealous, bitter, uncertain about careers, their own attractiveness, the fidelity of lovers, and in the case of the two who bring AIDS into the little loving company, their very lives.
Local Matters: Tattoo safety, new APD chief, Moffitt’s water plan and County health changes
In this edition of Local Matters: reporter Christopher George talks about the Buncombe County Department of Health’s recent warning about the dangers of unlicensed tattoo artists; reporter David Forbes updates us about Capt. Wade Wood’s new role as interim chief of the Asheville Police Department and the breaking news that state Rep. Tim Moffitt has filed legislation that would seize Asheville’s water system, turning control over to the Metropolitan Sewerage District; and reporter Jake Frankel discusses the transfer of services from the County’s Department of Health to Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) and funding cuts to the North Carolina Cooperative Extension.
Basic black and white
White polo, black jeans with chains, black low-tops, black and white accessories and green nail color. Seen at AB-Tech.
Elitist Bastards: Hankewinked at the Rubber Dog Prom
In this week’s Elitist Bastards Go To The Movies podcast, Mountain Xpress film critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther discuss current releases Dylan Dog: Dead of Night, Hoodwinked 2: Hood Vs. Evil, Rubber, The 5th Quarter, Fast Five, I Am and Prom.
It’s bloomin’ time
It’s garden season in Western North Carolina. While festivals, plant sales and the like abound in the Asheville area, nearby Waynesville has its own event — the ninth annual Whole Bloomin’ Thing, to be held in Frog Level on Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. (For the uninitiated, this national historic area […]
Wholly satisfied with Whole Foods
I read Lance Hardcastle's attack letter several weeks ago, and I wanted to write in to give my wholehearted support to the new, improved Greenlife [“Whole Foods: The Bigger the Worse?” March 30 Xpress]. Personally, I was very excited when I heard Whole Foods was taking over the Asheville location. They are making some great […]
This is your captain speaking…
Storm clouds collide as lightning seems to surround the airplane — immediately followed by the ear-splitting, heart-stopping reverberation of thunder booming through the cabin. Gusts of wind buffet the plane mercilessly, and maintaining elevation is becoming a life-threatening struggle. As the plane labors under the weight of crew, cargo and passengers, it begins losing altitude […]
Xpress’ poetic side
I loved the poetry scattered throughout the classifieds [“Let Us Suddenly Proclaim Spring,” April 20 Xpress]. If it's not a permanent feature, it should be. Thanks for supplying my weekly lunchtime reading. — Terri Wells Asheville
“We have to take care of words”
The words of a poem may dance around, sit quietly or even challenge you to a duel. But each word has an intention and a purpose. Asheville Wordfest, an annual poetry festival, celebrates the creative use of words with a series of events, May 4 through 8. Laura Hope-Gill, the executive director of the festival […]
Healthcare reform needs your voice
Although "healthcare reform" was passed, the state is now making decisions about how North Carolina will respond to the new federal rules. The N.C. General Assembly is considering legislation that would put Blue Cross Blue Shield permanently on a board whose purpose it is to help small businesses and those who cannot afford health insurance. […]
The berry month of May…
It’s strawberry time For many local food lovers and area chefs, the month of May is circled on kitchen calendars in red with a big exclamation mark. That’s because it’s the window in which ripe, juicy local strawberries are available. Accordingly, they are the focus of this month’s Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s Get Local […]
Grilled asparagus and strawberry salad
From Nate Allen, Knife and Fork (knifeandforknc.com) Ingredients: Salad: 1 oz extra virgin olive oil 1 bunch local tender young asparagus, trimmed 1/2 dry pint local whole fresh strawberries 1/4 cup crumbled local chevre 1/4 cup green onion vinaigrette (below) Vinaigrette: 1/2 bunch local green onion tops, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds Juice of half a […]
Come off it, Moffitt
I can't believe the hubris of newly elected Buncombe County Rep. Tim Moffitt in attempting to rush through a bill (HB 471) in the North Carolina Legislature — without prior discussion with his constituents — that would drastically change the way Buncombe County is run. The bill, calling for county commissioners to be elected by […]
The hope to become whole
At the age of 18, I yearned to find a place to live where my ideals and notions of personal responsibility could thrive. My attempt at college in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina did not succeed. Travelling there was a long-distance excursion that did grant me one clue in finding a place where […]