Jump-Start: Local candidates see surge from presidential race
Volume
31
/ Issue 4
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Randy Molton
With Kamala Harris now at the top of the Democratic ticket, and on the heels of former President Donald Trump's recent rally in Asheville, local candidates and supporters of both presidential hopefuls discuss what impact, if any, the national race will have on local campaigns.
arts
Around town: Harvest Records turns 20
The West Asheville record store celebrates a milestone anniversary, local vocalists reflect on touring with Dr. Dog, plus more area arts news.food
What’s new in food: Chef Luis Martinez launches Taqueria Rosita in West Asheville
The new restaurant at The Odd on Haywood Road features the flavors of the chef's native Oaxaca, Mexico. Also in this week's food news: Leicester Labor Day BBQ at Addison…living
Gardening with Xpress: Fungi, fall carrots and elderberry harvests
Fungi in the garden can be either helpful or harmful. Plus, tips for making the most of this season's elderberry harvests and advice for planting fall carrot crops.news
Pride display drives Yancey County library out of regional system
The Yancey County Board of Commissioners voted June 28 to remove the Yancey County library from the regional library system. The potential impact on services is unknown.County, school boards discuss priorities in unusual joint meeting
On Aug. 22, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners called a first-of-its-kind joint meeting within the Asheville City and Buncombe County boards of education to identify the three elected bodies’…County appoints 11 to short-term rental committee
Diverse panel named to help draft regulations regarding short-term rentals after initial attempts met headwinds.