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In defense of Kava: Local Vanuatu Kava Bar owner speaks out about a Consumer Reports claim

Posted on by Andrew Procyk

Consumer Reports Magazine recently published an article detailing the so-called “Dirty Dozen” herbal supplements. The article was picked up by major national news media outlets, going viral in short order. Among the “dirty dozen” was the herb, kava — an herb said to cause a relaxing effect. Andrew Procyk, founder of the Kava Merchant Advocacy League and co-owner of the Vanuatu Kava Bar in Asheville, N.C., has quite a bit to say about the subject.‘s what he submitted to Xpress:

Local Matters: Julian Price, taxes, annexation­s and sidewalks ***PODCAST­***

Posted on by Jake Frankel, David Forbes and Michael Muller

Xpress staffers Jake Frankel, Michael Muller and David Forbes recently sat down over drinks to discuss some of the stories covered in this week’s issue. They huddled under the awning at Mayfels as a severe thunderstorm swirled around them and chatted about downtown visionary Julian Price, the Biltmore Park Town Square development, the state of the local economy, taxes, and the current debates over city annexations and sidewalks. This news podcast experiment came out of their conversation.