It is not due to chance that, together, Pisgah and Nantahala national forests are the second-most visited parks in the country. No one lives in Western North Carolina long without experiencing the breathtaking majesty of our mountains and forests. With the tallest peaks east of the Mississippi and more than 1 million acres of land, […]
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Hot wings
“West Asheville is really poppin',” says Hosea Jackson, owner of the Haywood Lounge Bar & Grill. "I've seen it change a lot, especially over the past five years.” An Asheville native, Jackson grew up in the Burton Street neighborhood and has watched the area evolve. Jackson has been running businesses at 590 Haywood Road since […]
Waynesville and Canton
There’s nothing all that small about Waynesville, from its hopping Main Street to its dynamic arts scene (think heritage and contemporary crafts, public sculpture, theater and a certain annual folk dance festival). It’s steeped in history, but fully immersed in the present. Downtown events still on the 2013 calendar include the Apple Harvest Festival on […]
Prioritize forests
In the context of the forest plan revision for Nantahala-Pisgah National Forest, it is important to understand that the vast majority of the last management plan has not been implemented. The funding provided by the federal government is a fraction of what would be needed to put the 1994 plan into action. The budget that […]
Cullowhee & Sylva
Sylva To the visiting outsider, the Jackson County town of Sylva epitomizes the western reaches of Southern Appalachia: soft but tall hills flush with blue-green hues, forming a horizon shrouded in mist; a Main Street of old brick buildings decked with awnings and oblong wooden signs culminating with a regal civic building at the top […]
Bothwell is not interested in being a big shot
I write in support of Cecil Bothwell's candidacy for re-election to Asheville City Council. My initial meeting with Cecil took place when he first ran for City Council. I was impressed with his honesty and straightforward manner, and I have volunteered to work in his campaigns ever since. Unlike some other members of City Council, […]
Wisler will be an excellent addition to City Council
Gwen Wisler is an outstanding candidate running for a seat on Asheville City Council. She is passionate about our city and will be an excellent addition to Council. Gwen is the former CEO of Coleman Company, a well-known outdoor-recreation firm. Prior to Coleman, she was the president of First Alert, Powermate and Eastpak. Gwen started […]
Beer Scout: Thirsty Monk opens in Biltmore Park
When the original Thirsty Monk opened in 2008, it was in the basement of 92 Patton Ave. downtown. As it became known as one of the nation’s best beer bars, it took over the ground floor. In 2010, a Monk popped up south of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Gerber Village. Just two weeks ago, […]
Post-Consumer Pantry: Five-minute apple cider
Venturing into the orchard and filling baskets with fresh apples has been an Orris tradition since before we were married. One of our first dates involved crisp apples, hot doughnuts and the intoxicating bite of cold apple cider. After this year's trip to the orchard, we looked at the bushels of apples hogging the counter […]
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Clubland features: Comedy benefit, Colleen Green
Asheville’s own Cahoots will compete at nationals
Cahoots is a nationally ranked Asheville-based team. They are about to travel to Texas to play against the best competition from across the country. But you’ve probably never heard of them. They are some of the hardest working athletes in Western North Carolina, and they’re about to change the face of ultimate Frisbee in Asheville forever.
The WNC craft economy
The Western North Carolina Craft industry isn’t easy to quantify. But in 2008, several area organizations worked together to produce a report — the WNC Craft Index. Here are a few highlights.
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Asheville Citizen-Times City Marathon boosts local economy, reports last remaining AC-T staff member following last round of layoffs
The Local Economy
Three-time world champion Cherokee hoop dancer Daniel Tramper helped kick off the 30th Annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week of WNC Awards. Tramper was one of four local winners recognized at the event, held Sept. 26 at Homewood in Montford. Established in 1982 by President Ronald Reagan, MED Week aims “to recognize the outstanding achievements […]
Know your farmers
I’m so grateful for your focus on healthful milk [”From Cow to Cup,” Sept. 18 Xpress]. Let me say at the outset that, as many conscientious people know, the best way to secure safe food is to know your farmers and their farms. Some years ago, I attended a workshop in Durham led by Sally […]
More on milk
In order for a dairy cow to be profitable, it must give milk regularly [”From Cow to Cup,” Sept. 18 Xpress]. This is done by inseminating cows within weeks [after they] give birth, so that they are continuously producing milk. This cycle of constant impregnation and being milked daily by machines stresses the animal, such […]
My compass is fine
Fuller Moore's Sept. 11 letter, “Who's Playing God Here,” is a typical conservative male response to abortion. The sly reference to Gov. Pat McCrory “stepping on tender toes” and Fuller's old “skool” advice to “man up” is disgustingly disrespectful. The implication that women are overly sensitive, uneducated and the weaker sex is embarrassing. Why should […]
How dare you make light of obesity
I sat down to my weekly bagel on a date with my husband. We only get one day every so often to spend together. Then I found the Brent Brown comic in the Sept. 18 Xpress. I was shocked! How dare you make light of obesity! Is this what the Mountain Xpress thinks of overweight […]
Manheimer is a leader we can rely on
I support Esther Manheimer for mayor because she is the candidate who has the combination of commitment and experience that we need to lead our city. My endorsement of Esther is based on many years of witnessing her contributions to the community before and since her election to Asheville City Council. As a member of […]
Vote for the multimodal candidates
As we approach Asheville City Council elections and the mayoral race, it's good to see multimodal issues (e.g., bike, public transit, cycling) resonate with so many voters. A balanced transportation policy is key to our city's long-term sustainability. When the recession hit, it would have been easy to gut public transit. But instead Asheville voters […]