Press release from Vaya Health: Vaya Health and The Free Clinics are teaming up to help inmates at the Henderson County Detention Center get counseling and other support to tackle mental health and addiction challenges. The Free Clinics will receive county funding through Vaya to assume responsibility for the jail’s behavioral health services. The funding […]
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Small bites: Asheville Restaurant Week returns
Asheville Restaurant Week returns with over 30 participating eateries offering special deals. Also: Bold Rock Hard Cider partners with À La Mode Macaron for a food and drink pairing; tickets are now available for the Asheville Food Fan Awards; District Wine Bar has settled on a new name; and plenty more in this week’s Small bites.
WNC’s New Year’s Eve celebrations usher in the ’20s
Where will you welcome in the next decade? Check out Xpress’ extensive list of ideas.
Ashevilleans seek religion without a deity
Some spiritual seekers find meaning and truth in forms of religion that don’t require belief in a divine being. They say a nondogmatic, nontheistic approach meets their needs for community, core values and deep connection.
Hi-Wire Brewing to launch distinct Old North Premium Lager brand in January
Press release from Hi-Wire Brewing: Old North Premium Lager reminisces on the roots of American beer while evoking the storied culture and rich history of North Carolinians. An embodiment of the everyman, Old North seeks to be the go-to beer for the surfers and the thru-hikers, the foodies and the cookout kings and queens. Launching […]
Small bites: In the North Carolina Spirit
Local culinary and beverage specialists are teaming up to donate food, funds and holiday gifts to local families in need. Also: Asheville Tea Co. hosts a holiday tea and pastry pairing; Four Sisters Bakery teams up with Black Mountain Recreation and Parks; Mamacita’s Taco Temple holds a tequila dinner; and plenty more in this week’s Small bites.
Letter: Share prevention info, breakthroughs on HIV and hep C
“Younger members of our communities are vulnerable when not provided enough knowledge to avoid getting this easily preventable viral infection and not to become a continuous cycle of new generations with HIV in decades to come.”
Life and hard times in the Buncombe County jail
Nearly 70% of those confined at the Buncombe County Detention Facility are there awaiting trial. While Buncombe County aims to cut its pretrial jail population by 15% by next September, compared with 2018 figures, the numbers are actually up slightly in 2019 to date. We wanted to know: What is the jail experience like for the 536 individuals (on average) at the jail on any given day?
Southside Community Engagement Market Monday, Nov. 25, seeks volunteers, contributors
Press release from South Slope Neighborhood Association: For the last few years, the Southside Community has hosted an annual holiday celebration meal at the Edington Center on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. While we won’t be able to feed the community by preparing a meal, we are pleased to announce a special Southside Community Engagement Market […]
New draft horses join Warren Wilson College’s sustainable farming program
Queen and Doc recently relocated from an Amish community in Ohio to serve as the horsepower behind the college’s sustainable agriculture program.
New in nonprofits: Notable happenings in local organizations
For our nonprofit special issue, Mountain Xpress took a look at a spectrum of local nonprofits that have recently experienced significant changes or are in the midst of transformative shifts in management or focus. We also checked in on some of the largest grant funding awards our region has seen this year.
Odyssey Clayworks Benefit Auction, Nov. 2
Press release from Odyssey Clayworks: ODYSSEY CLAYWORKS announces the 7th Annual Odyssey Auction. Taking place November 2nd in their studio and gallery from 6-9pm, this year’s auction will feature over 140 items by established artists and local businesses. This year the auction will feature work by renowned potters Perry Haas, Bandana Pottery, and Will Dickert. […]
The seventh annual Odyssey auction takes place Nov. 2
Press release from Odyssey Clayworks: ODYSSEY CLAYWORKS announces the 7th Annual Odyssey Auction. Taking place November 2nd in their studio and gallery from 6-9pm, this year’s auction will feature over 140 items by established artists and local businesses. This year the auction will feature work by renowned potters Perry Haas, Bandana Pottery, and Will Dickert. […]
Women entrepreneurs lead WNC’s exploding fermentation industry
An interest in health inspired many female owners of local fermented food and beverage businesses.
Inaugural Chow Chow culinary festival sets the table for growth
Organizers reflect on the highs and lows as they consider planning for future events.
American Craft Week events around WNC
The 10th annual American Craft Week takes place Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 13.
Blue Ridge Pride Festival rolls out the welcome mat
“I find that, in Western North Carolina, the vast majority of people and institutions at least aspire to be welcoming,” says Blue Ridge Pride Executive Director Tina White.
Beer Scout: Homeplace Beer Co. builds second Burnsville location
John Silver plans to open his brewery’s new three-story location in early 2020.
Confederates at Calvary
Last month marked the 400th anniversary of the introduction of slavery to North America, triggering a new round of national soul-searching about human bondage and its complex legacy. And closer to home, Lost Cause-era monuments to Confederate figures at Calvary Episcopal Church in Fletcher also raise significant questions about the country’s troubled history and this region’s place in it.
The quest for quiet dining
People with hearing difficulties or sensitivities often struggle in Asheville’s busy restaurants and other social settings.
Carolina Beer Guy: Hillman Beer expanding to Old Fort
Hillman’s Old Fort brewery and taproom — the town’s first such establishment — has an anticipated opening date of spring 2020.