“The increased costs for carbon-intensive goods will motivate our transition away from fossil fuels, while the dividend will help offset the rising costs and allow us to funnel money back into our economy (food, retail, health care, etc.). “
New Stories
Nature Center passes torch to Appalachian Wild
As the WNC Nature Center’s wildlife rehabilitation activities wind down, Appalachian Wild swoops in with plans for a center to accept animals needing care. The new Candler-based facility will open soon to serve as a triage facility where animals will be held and evaluated before being transported to licensed rehabilitators.
City Council completes Nov. 8 meeting in 11 minutes
At a 10-minute meeting on Election Day, Nov. 8, Asheville City Council approved its consent agenda and made new appointments to city boards and commissions. The next meeting of Council will be Dec. 13.
Election results spark flag burning outside Federal Building
In protest of President-elect Donald Trump, an Asheville resident burned a flag in front of downtown Asheville’s federal building on Thursday, Nov. 1. Shell said his family made the flag eight years ago to celebrate the election of Barack Obama.
Smart bets: Yehoshua November
November will read from his new collection at Malaprop’s on Sunday, Nov. 13.
Pizza, hold the dairy
Vegan cheese is becoming more widely available as an option at WNC pizza joints.
Music as medicine at local long-term care facilities
The therapeutic power of music has been evident for centuries. But now music therapy is catching on in modern society and the use of music is proving to be particularly helpful in patients with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
Letter writer: Fundraiser benefited LGBT seniors
“The Fine Arts Theatre graciously screened the film Reel In The Closet … which turned out to be a very successful fundraiser for the LGBT Elder Advocates of WNC, whose mission is to enrich the lives of LGBT seniors in Western North Carolina by connecting LGBT people to necessary resources and promoting cultural change.”
Affordable housing panel to look at public/private approaches on Nov. 14
The Carolinas Real Estate Investors Association will host a panel discussion on innovative models for increasing the supply of affordable housing on Monday, Nov. 14 from 6:30-9 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
Taste & Tunes: Taste of Asheville takes a musical direction
For this year’s Taste of Asheville, Asheville Independent Restaurants will partner with the local busking collective to highlight the city’s street performers.
Letter writer: Livestock production is inhumane, harms environment
“It is an inhumane practice that is associated with the production of a large fraction (18 percent) of human-associated greenhouse-gas production and encourages the ingestion of unnecessarily large amounts of animal foods.”
Sonora Cocina Mexicana opens in downtown Asheville
Inspired by the north Mexican desert, the new Patton Avenue eatery offers more than just tacos.
Charles “Wigg” Walker continues to build on his long and winding career
After years playing with big R&B orchestras, including his own Nashville-based group, The Dynamites, Walker has begun performing with a smaller, more intimate backing band in what he calls a soul-jazz style.
Great Harvest Bread Co. hosts bread swap
This week, Great Harvest Bread Co. offers free handmade loaves in exchange for processed, store-bought bread.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Nov. 9-14
Highland rolls out the 2016 Cold Mountain Winter Ale and Imperial Cold Mountain, Hi-Wire hosts its second Stout Bout, Goose Island Beer Co.’s Migration Week returns to Asheville and much more Asheville beer news.