As more hotels get built, more people rent them, report shows. Vacation rentals were also up from June 2023.
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Bite Me reimagines the food festival
The inaugural event runs Aug. 14-18.
Coalition launches to replace Mission Hospital’s ownership
Reclaim Healthcare WNC’s goals are to replace HCA with a nonprofit hospital system, “hold HCA accountable for its harmful culture and practices” and “restore best-in-class healthcare throughout the Mission system,” per a press release.
Best Medicine: Comedians offer tips for dodging the summer heat
“I actually fried an egg on my mailbox this past weekend,” notes comedian Cayla Clark in the latest round of Best Medicine. This month, she is joined by fellow local comics Evelyn Pekarek, Corey Day and Larry Griffin.
A look at the candidates running for the Buncombe Soil & Water Conservation District board and why it matters
If you don’t know what a Soil & Water Conservation District supervisor does, you are not alone. Here’s a quick primer on the position, which Buncombe County voters will decide on this fall.
From CPP: Dogwood warns HCA of potential violations of terms of Mission Health deal
If the parties are unable to come to a resolution through dialogue after HCA receives official notice, then Dogwood has the right to move toward resolution through the courts.
New independent monitor finds HCA in potential noncompliance with Mission asset purchase agreement
The 32-page report from Boston-based Affiliated Monitors Inc. detailed three areas where in 2023 HCA potentially did not honor commitments it made five years ago as part of the Asset Purchase Agreement.
Around town: Orison Books hosts literary and musical fundraiser
Orison Books holds a fundraiser, Asheville Comedy Festival returns, Museum of the Cherokee People hosts its signature arts festival and more!
Theater review: ‘Legally Blonde The Musical’ at Hendersonville Theatre
The adaptation of the beloved film is far from boring, but too wild and untamed to belong in the league of great or even very good musicals.
What’s new in food: DayTrip brings ’70s bar concept, burgers to Amboy Road
The soon-to-open business will fill the space across from Carrier Park vacated by Cascade Lounge and Home Ground Coffee & Deli. Also in this week’s food news: Big Tikka opens on Rankin Avenue, the A-B Tech culinary team brings home its second national title, Southside Community Farm hosts its monthly BIPOC Farmers Market and more.
Letter: Despite block, we can still reduce plastic use
“Though it can feel like an overwhelming task, together we can change the impact of plastics on our environment until our city is able to install its own official plastic ban.”
Letter: Can we find the political will to address gun violence?
“I still hold out hope, but I also see the bumper sticker right in front of me: ‘Heavily Armed & Easily Pissed.'”
Letter: The mystery of WNC’s drivers
“Why do people visiting and oftentimes living in Western North Carolina insist on driving in the left-hand passing lane when the right-hand driving lane is open?
Letter: Neighborhood takes hit from errant disc golfers
“I believe that a fence or some sort of permanent barrier needs to be put up around the affected areas to keep Highland Brewing’s patrons from being able to go into our neighborhood.”