Wellness in brief: HCA hosting opioid takeback events on Oct. 23

Members of the public can anonymously dispose of unused or expired opioid medications at HCA Healthcare’s Crush the Crisis events at various locations. Local law enforcement agencies are partnering with HCA Healthcare for the takeback event on Saturday, Oct. 23. The drop-off locations are Mission Hospital in Asheville, 1 Hospital Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mission […]

Bar Beat: Infuse—you can’t lose

For a time when the popularity of all kinds of flavored liquors is growing, very few places are preparing true infusions: the kind made with fresh fruits and vegetables, providing a far richer taste than even the best artificial flavors. Photo By Jonathan Welch Downtown-Asheville fixture The Frog Bar (upstairs from Flying Frog Café) is […]