In Western North Carolina, Ingles is the flagship supermarket. But Helene has dealt the brand a major blow.
Daniel Walton
Daniel Walton is an Asheville-based freelance reporter covering science, sustainability, and political news. He was previously the news editor of Mountain Xpress and has written for The Guardian, Civil Eats, and Sierra. Contact him at danielwwalton@live.com.
Riding the Solar Coaster
Installers are navigating new state rules that have put a damper on rooftop solar.ย
The Wrong Side of Forever
As governments crack down on PFAS, residents of affected areas say itโs too little, too late as a new industrial boom is already underway.
The Wizard of Mars Hill
Ehren Cruz gazes into the horizon of North Carolinaโs burgeoning psychedelic renaissance.
Up and Atom?
Duke is leaning on advanced but unproven nuclear technology to decarbonize. Environmentalists say that will delay climate goals.ย
Keeping the Lights On
Duke Energy has billed a new $14.5 million microgrid project in Hot Springs as a leap forward. But will it lead to greater grid resilience?



