From City Hall to Asheville breweries, Mountain Xpress staff have their eyes on what makes our town and region tick. And every week, we share the news in print and online. But what do we really think? What issues catch our attention? In our staff blogs, we’ll share a bit more personal views of what’s going on around here, so sit back and read. Then, of course, share with us what you think.
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Power of the paper trail: Xpress calls on activists who harness government information
The fight to keep government information free and accessible to the public goes on all year, but there's one week in particular when journalists, historians and activists mount a coordinated campaign for official openness: Sunshine Week, and this year it runs from March 14 to 20 (see www.sunshineweek.org for details). Let the sun shine: This […]
The venue, the flowers, the ring
Photo courtesy Christopher Smith photography We fell in love with with the mountains and wanted to have our wedding right there. It was the scenery that attracted us here, and seemed like a pretty epic decision — binding ourselves to each other, and to the mountains, too. Here, at Max Patch. Still, WNC is blessed […]
How we did it: The details
Photo courtesy Rebecca D’Angelo Photography Back in the day, getting hitched was as simple as jumping over a broom. These days, there's a bit more too it: Forms to fill out and file, officiants to procure, rings to buy. The good news is that, despite the legalese involved, the actual process in the eyes of […]
Power of the paper trail: Xpress wants to hear from activists who harness government information
To celebrate the upcoming Sunshine Week — an annual salute to open government and freedom of information — we’re collecting stories of how local citizens have pried info loose and put it to good use.
Kick out the Social Media Jams with Xpress and Co.
Editor’s note: The Feb. 9 Social Media Jam has sold out; so we’ve added a second, overflow session on Tuesday, Feb. 23, also at Tomato Jam Cafe, at 6:30 p.m. To register for that session (which is already halfway booked as of Feb. 3), e-mail jsaylor@mountainx.com. Also, we’ve planned a new session covering different material […]
Health in Hard Times: Wellness, part 1
Take a look at WNC’s past, and you’ll learn it’s been a health and wellness mecca for more than 100 years: By the late 19th century, the area hosted several sanitariums for tuberculosis patients, as it was commonly thought that the clean air and pleasant environment did them some good. One of those patients was […]
Corrections
• Last week's Small Bites food-news column passed on erroneous information from Amazing Savings Web site (which is now being corrected on that site) about the days and hours of operation at the store's new location in Asheville's Downtown Market. The location is open during the following times: Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, […]
Bar Beat: Lexington Avenue Brewery
One of the most-anticipated new venues in downtown Asheville is on the cusp of opening. At press time, the Lexington Avenue Brewery, complete with a brewing operation, a full-fledged pub and restaurant and a live-music space, planned a soft opening on Wednesday, Jan. 6. (That move follows an informal ribbon-cutting last week, pictured here.) Photos […]
A lot to say …
For Western North Carolina, 2009 showed no shortage of challenges and feats, setbacks and advancements, wins and losses. Like the rest of the nation, we struggled with a dismal economy, even as some old and new businesses managed to keep their heads above water. We withstood droughts, deluges and the biggest snowstorm in years. We […]
“The News We All Make”: Join the discussion
Last week’s commentary, by managing editor Jon Elliston, mapped a new direction for Xpress’ evolution; weigh in online with your two cents
Living Green: A special section on sustainability
Passive aggressive Ken Huck pushes the virtues of a well-sealed house Margaret Williams A guide to green organizations Scores of local eco groups push for sustainability Compiled by Mannie Dalton Looking for greener goods? Local companies and products with an eco emphasis Alli Marshall Copenhagen or bust Asheville travels to the climate talks Margaret Williams […]
What thing would you never give up to go green?
Jon Elliston: My Mountain Xpress "It's true that we recycle all of our leftover papers each week, and that the paper is printed with soy-based ink on 72 percent recycled materiel, of which 26 percent is post-consumer recycled paper. But there's no denying that our publishing and distribution operations have a sizable carbon footprint — […]
It’s just a jump to the left
After a long campaign season that was full of dramatic twists and turns, the Asheville general election results rolled in quickly on Nov. 3. At the end of the night, the three Democrats who dominated the Council primaries in October—Esther Manheimer, Gordon Smith and Cecil Bothwell—maintained their leads over the rest of the pack to […]
Want to get a distribution deal? Learn more about editing?
The Asheville Film Festival offers a bevy of free opportunities to learn more about filmmaking, from the artistic to the technical aspects. The educational sessions feature such notables as Paul Schattel of Harrow Beauty films and the accomplished documentarian Paul Bonesteel. A series of "coffee talks" are set up as experiential-based sessions on specific topics. […]
Terry Bellamy
Occupation: small-business owner Party affiliation: Democrat Political experience: six years as a councilwoman and four years as mayor Endorsements: Sierra Club and Asheville Firefighters Association Terry Bellamy 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign, and who are your top three donors and how much did each give? Total: $25,072 Top three: Tony […]
Gordon D. Smith
Occupation: child and family therapist Party affiliation: Democrat Political experience: Advocated for clean energy in the Woodfin power-plant controversy; led a coalition to return our public land on Pack Square last summer; lobbied in Raleigh as mental-health advocate; created voter guides in '06, '07 and '08; volunteer coordinator for Holly Jones. Endorsements : Holly Jones, […]
Esther E. Manheimer
Occupation: land-use and real-estate litigation attorney Party affiliation: Democrat Political experience: none Endorsements: Council members Jan Davis and Brownie Newman, Sierra Club, Asheville Firefighters Association Esther E. Manheimer 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign, and who are your top three donors and how much did each give? Total: Approximately $21,300 (including […]
J. Neal Jackson
Occupation: owner, Eagle's Market convenience store Party affiliation: Republican Political experience: current member of the Transit Commission and Board of Adjustment; volunteered on political campaigns for Charles Carter, Steve Metcalf, Ralph Campbell, Judge Jim Wynn, Judge Wanda Bryant and Dan Blue, assisted in November elections, 2000 to present Endorsements: None listed J. Neal Jackson 1) […]
Robin Cape
Occupation: musician, business and property owner Party affiliation: Democrat Political experience: Four years on Asheville City Council, two years on Woodfin Water Board Endorsements: Sierra Club Robin Cape 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign, and who are your top three donors and how much did each give? Total: $13,000 in cash […]
Robert W. Edwards
Occupation: night auditor at hotel Party affiliation: Republican Political experience: none Endorsements: none listed Robert W. Edwards 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign, and who are your top three donors and how much did each give? Total: $32 Top three: Buncombe County Republican Women's Club, $22; Jason Lee, $10 2) What […]
