“Apparently there isn’t common awareness of just how dangerous this is for your animal’s safety, potentially leading to heat stroke, brain damage and even death in a matter of minutes.”
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Better pay can help solve local child care crisis
“To give Asheville families the support they need, the state legislature must prioritize tackling the multifaceted weaknesses in the child care labor market.”
Letter: Make efforts to learn and engage with our world
“Read, study and act in some way, through your church or one of the many active local groups to change our society.”
Letter: Hopes for Asheville’s reparations
“My hope is that the people who lived in Asheville in the ’60s and ’70s (Black) will actually see or benefit somehow from funds awarded to the reparation cause.”
Working together: The perks of local creative partnerships
Local collaborations often create opportunities for businesses to bring new life to community campaigns. Such was the case for Highland Brewing Co.’s Pints with a Purpose, after it teamed with Sound Mind Design for custom beer can art.
Shortage trickles through peach economy
WNC farmers are left with bitter losses — 90 percent for peaches in Henderson County alone, amounting to $600,000 in lost revenue, says Terry Kelley, tree fruit expert and director of the Henderson County cooperative extension.
Working together: Shared values
Business ideals, such as fair wages, reduced production waste and appreciation for the craft, are part of what brought Sew Co. and East Fork Pottery together.
Buncombe commissioners consider morning meetings
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will reconsider changing the time of some government meetings after a survey of residents revealed a majority in favor of a new schedule. According to a proposal attached to the board’s agenda for Tuesday, July 18, the board’s first meeting each month would move to 10 a.m., preceded by […]
12-week abortion ban adds layers of red tape
On July 1, the window in which to end a pregnancy in North Carolina narrowed. Senate Bill 20 criminalizes abortion after 12 weeks of gestation with few exceptions and places additional requirements on women seeking abortions.
Creatives in the Crowd: Crislyn V’Soske Baughman creates adornments one link at a time
The self-taught artisan has spent years perfecting her craft, and her studio is filled with finished products.
Local vinyl manufacturers discuss the industry’s growth and potential
For musicians and fans alike, Citizen Vinyl is one of two local options within the unique industry. Shortly after its launch, the company was joined by American Vinyl Co., located on the South Slope.
Working together: Businesses with benefits
Cristina Hall Ackley, co-founder and president of local Ginger’s Revenge, says a common challenge that new businesses face is finding affordable benefits packages for their employees.
LGBTQ community ramps up vigilance
In the wake of a Supreme Court ruling allowing businesses to refuse LBGTQ customers and an overall hostility from certain segments of the population, planning for this year’s Pride festival is a little more complex.
Working together: Supporting the creation of new businesses
Local support and collaborations are often the lifeblood for new, small businesses. Such has been the case for local candle-making company Blaze On Creations, who has received donations and support from numerous other businesses in the area.