Local bartender and food aficionado Jonathan Ammons volleys back against recent calls for a local foie gras ban, asserting that it’s a waste of time that ignores more pressing issues about what we eat.
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Opinion: Different BID model could help social services
Retired social worker and activist John Spitzberg offers thoughts on how to change the Business Improvement District proposal — which he believes “will only serve to make life much more difficult for the homeless” in its current form — into something that can improve social services downtown.
The Swannanoa Journal: Sustainable Living with Zev Friedman
In this edition of Warren Wilson College’s “Swannanoa Journal,”, Melody Miller talks about Asheville-based permaculturist Zev Friedman.
The Swannanoa Journal: Chestnut Herbal School
In this edition, Makenzie Ray Peterson talks about roots herbalism at the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine near Asheville.
The Swannanoa Journal: Native Mountain Grapes
In partnership with Warren Wilson College’s Environmental Leadership Center, Xpress presents The Swannanoa Journal, short audio essays on regional environmental sustainability issues, written and recorded by WWC students. In this edition, Kyle Duncan McNeil talks about the cold-hardy, NC-native Muscadine grape.
The Swannanoa Journal: Environmental ethics
In this edition of Warren Wilson College’s Swannanoa Journal, Joshua Carpenter profiles John Casey, professor of environmental ethics at WWC.
The Swannanoa Journal: Self Sustainability
In this edition of the Warren Wilson College podcast, Swannanoa Journal, Heather Claypoole talks about homelessness and gender-equality advocacy group GetEQUAL NC.
Guest Blog: The 10 Commandments of Fitness
Ever wonder why you aren’t reaching your weight-loss goals in spite of hitting the gym and being smart in the kitchen?
The Swannanoa Journal: The Swannanoa River
Hannah Franke Fuller talks about pollution concerns along the Swannanoa River. (In partnership with Warren Wilson College’s Environmental Leadership Center, Xpress presents The Swannanoa Journal, short audio essays on regional environmental sustainability issues, written and recorded by WWC students.)
The Swannanoa Journal: Surface Mining
In partnership with Warren Wilson College’s Environmental Leadership Center, Xpress presents The Swannanoa Journal, short audio essays on regional environmental sustainability issues, written and recorded by WWC students. In this edition, Colin McCoy presents an opinion piece on the ecological and cultural perils of surface mining.
Guest Blog: Holiday-fat-fighting, high-intensity interval workout
“If you’re one of the many Ashevillains who found yourself hovering around the family dessert table while at the same time telling yourself that this would be your last bite of aunt Judy’s double- fudge-chocolate-butter-blob-with-toffee-coffee-bits brownies, only to find yourself in the dreaded carb comatose later that night, read on. I’ve been engaged in workout regimens for nearly half my life. Like you, however, I’m just a normal guy looking for the most effective way to get in shape, period.”
The Swannanoa Journal: Elephant Sanctuary
In partnership with Warren Wilson College’s Environmental Leadership Center, Xpress presents The Swannanoa Journal, short audio essays on regional environmental sustainability issues, written and recorded by WWC students. This week, Aundrea Kinney talks about her experience in the Tennessee-based Elephant Sanctuary.
The Swannanoa Journal: Green Cleaning
In partnership with Warren Wilson College’s Environmental Leadership Center, Xpress presents The Swannanoa Journal, short audio essays on regional environmental sustainability issues, written and recorded by WWC students. In this edition, Aaron Smith talks about environmentally friendly cleaning products.
The Swannanoa Journal: Hemp Crete Technology
In partnership with Warren Wilson College’s Environmental Leadership Center, Xpress presents The Swannanoa Journal, short audio essays on regional environmental sustainability issues, written and recorded by WWC students. In this edition, William Connelly talks about North Carolina-based Hemp Crete Technology.
The Asheville Argus: Birds, Part I
I park my car in front of the Masonic Temple, and between there and the bistro I encounter two young boys doing their best to kick pigeons on the sidewalk, a half-dozen street performers, and a man screaming violently at passersby. In spite of all of this, it’s the enormous falcon that draws a crowd.
City Council candidates meet voters at LWV forum
Seven of the eight candidates running for three Asheville City Council seats attended a Sept. 20 meet-and-greet sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County.
Opinion: Campaign over marriage amendment will change North Carolina
There’s been some talk in light of the General Assembly’s decision this week to approve the so-called “marriage amendment” that “not much will really change.” According to this line of thinking — promoted mostly by amendment supporters — all their decision to send the amendment to the May ballot does is to preserve the status quo. “So, we’ll have a vote next year on something that’s already barred by law,” say the supporters. “What’s the big deal?”
Whether it’s sincere or knowingly deceptive, this is ridiculous, head-in-the-sand talk. …
The Asheville Argus: Two storms
Two storms visit the city. An early twilight drenches the city. No brief summer storm, this one is settling in.
Introducing the Asheville Argus
Disenchanted Asheville artist Max Cooper points his camera at the street: “Everybody lies, but some people lie more than others. Some people claim not to lie at all. We call those people journalists.”
People you know: In Asheville, honesty is the best policy
Local resident “Spyce” comments on a slice of Asheville culture: “Living in a small bustling city with millions of fabulous things to do with your time, it can be hard to go out without seeing someone you know — sometimes from the bedroom.”