Xpress staffers Lisa Watters and Arenda Manning pose a question to our readers in this video: You’ve just won $7 million, what do you do on the first day?
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Local Matters: Beer Buzz
Reporter Jake Frankel and beer columnist Anne Fitten Glenn discuss the state of beer business and culture in Asheville.
Question of the Day: Have you ever experienced awe?
Xpress staffers Lisa Watters and Arenda Manning pose a question to our readers in this video.
Local Matters: Buncombe County Commission Recap for Nov. 16, 2011
News reporter Jake Frankel talks about the recent Buncombe County Commission meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011.
Elitist Bastards: The next time you handcuff a man …
In this edition of the Elitist Bastards Go To The Movies podcast, MountainX.com film critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther discuss current releases Jack and Jill, J. Edgar, Immortals and The Skin I Live In.
Local Matters: Razor-thin win in City election
Xpress news reporter Jake Frankel talks about the razor-thin win of Jan Davis over Lael Gray for Asheville City Council.
Rep. McHenry slams federal regulations, praises Asheville’s “unique cultural identity”
Rep. Patrick McHenry held his first public event in Asheville since the General Assembly redrew congressional districts to put most of the city in his 10th District, introducing himself to the Council of Independent Business Owners at the group’s Nov. 10 luncheon.
Local Matters: A truck and bull story
Xpress food writer Mackensy Lunsford talks about a dining experience involving plenty of strange dishes—including bull penis—an upcoming visit to Asheville by famed chef Anthony Bourdain and the ongoing issues with local food trucks.
Popular talk-radio duo set to launch new “Matt and Agnes” show
Barley a week after parting ways with their longtime radio outlet, WWNC, talk show host Matt Mittan and producer Agnes Cheek are set to launch a new online media experiment at mattandagnes.com.
Local Matters: How green are your Asheville City Council candidates?
In this podcast, Xpress Green Scene reporter Susan Andrew discusses a recent environmental questionnaire answered by all six Asheville City Council candidates.
Local Matters: The lopsided fundraising battle over the A-B Tech tax referendum
In this podcast, Xpress reporter Jake Frankel talks about a recently released report detailing the fundraising efforts of groups on both sides of the proposed 1/4 cent sales tax increase to support A-B Tech.
Happy Halloween from Moogfest
A slide show of Halloween costumes from this weekend’s festival.
Dispatches from Moogfest: Day one
We’ve been exploring Planet Moogfest from horizon to horizon. Here’s a roundup of thoughts and photos from day one of the epic musical and cultural event. Moogfest continues all weekend at venues throughout downtown Asheville.
Local Matters: The case of the taken ‘Treasured Trees’
In this podcast, Xpress Green Scene reporter Susan Andrew talks to News Editor Margaret Williams about the removal of several city-required trees, including an Asheville Greenworks-designated “treasured tree,” from Patton Avenue by Wells Fargo.
Local Matters: Occupy Asheville at City Hall — Council denies camping request
Xpress Senior News Reporter David Forbes offers highlights from the Oct. 25 Asheville City Council meeting, where Occupy Asheville demonstrators filled the room and asked for a place to camp.
Podcast produced by Margaret Williams. The theme music is “jam band spy song” by E. Lee.
Local Matters: Thoughts on Asheville’s WE DO campaign
Reporter David Forbes talks about the Asheville-based WE DO campaign, which has been in the national press recently for their high-profile actions in support of LGBT marriage rights.
Local Matters: Stand Against Racism’s Asheville City Council candidate forum
Reporter David Forbes talks about the recent Asheville City Council candidate forum at the YWCA, sponsored by Stand Against Racism. Hosted by Margaret Williams.
Local Matters: NC House Select Committee on Certificate of Need and Related Hospital Issues
Xpress News Editor Margaret Williams talks about the complex issues surrounding the recent North Carolina House Select Committee on Certificate of Need and Related Hospital Issues meeting at the WNC Agricultural Center.
Local Matters: Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ listening session
In this edition of the Mountain Xpress’ local news podcast, environmental reporter Susan Andrew talks about the recent “listening session” held by the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources to address customer permitting frustrations.
Video: Under the bridge at Occupy Asheville
Nearly three weeks into the Occupy Asheville movement, the group has set up a semi-permanent camp at the parking area under the I-240 overpass on Lexington Avenue. Xpress talked with group member Helen Roberts about some of the group’s longterm goals, and their ongoing issues at the site.
Local Matters: League of Women Voters City Council candidate forum
In this edition of the Mountain Xpress’ local news podcast, reporter David Forbes talks about the performances of the six City Council candidate at the recent League of Women Voters forum.