The South Slope gets a new music venue. Plus, AIGA Asheville’s second annual design weekend; a paint pouring exhibit; and more.
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What’s new in food: Food Waste Solutions Summit seeks action
The third WNC Food Waste Solutions Summit comes to the Mission Health/A-B Tech Conference Center; the 7th Annual WNC Fermentation Festival comes to Marshall; Buxton Hall Barbecue announces plans to close; and more!
Development roundup: Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss new hotel
City of Asheville The public will be able to provide input on one plan review and one zoning map amendment at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 9, which will be in person at City Hall’s first-floor North Conference Room at 70 Court Plaza. A meeting of the same body […]
Opinion: Is there anything we can do about Mission and HCA?
We deserve better. We deserve the kind of healthcare Mission used to provide, before HCA, when the hospital was considered one of the top health systems in the United States, a magnet for some of the finest physicians in the country, and a source of community pride.
WNC Scary Stories: A ghost at The Southern Porch
My husband is definitely one of those who is skeptical of ghosts. But now he’ll tell you he’s sort of convinced.
Letter: Don’t forget about Asheville Hockey League
“You forgot the most established group in the area: Asheville Hockey League.”
Letter: Recycle those newspapers
“I am hoping you will comment here on how to make sure your drivers are recycling the past week’s Xpress after delivering the new.”
WNC Scary Stories: Dot’s china cabinet
When Whitney Ponder bought her first home in Asheville, she inherited some of the previous owner’s furniture. Unbeknownst to her, the late owner’s spirit may have also lingered.
Letter: Beware of ticks in fall leaves
“Lyme disease is quickly becoming a dangerous nightmare. The tests are still unreliable.”
WNC Scary Stories: The mysterious coffin
Even though West Asheville’s neighborhood isn’t known as a haunted destination, it definitely has one unexplained story.
Letter: The problem with banning books
“The point of this narrative is that when it comes to having access to various forms of content material that provide knowledge, common sense should prevail over politics and personal bias or belief.”
Letter: Use bike lane money for other city needs
“I agree with Ms. Antanette Mosley. Let’s use that money to repair damage done to our Black neighbors and businesses downtown.”
WNC Scary Stories: Haunting on Griffing Boulevard
Joan Calder retells hearing spirits while babysitting at a home off of Kimberly Avenue in 1968.
Letter: Consider these excellent Woodfin candidates
“The Town of Woodfin is very fortunate to have wonderful candidates running for office.”