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Mountain Xpress is a locally owned alternative news weekly newspaper located in Asheville, N.C.

The newspaper's goal through this flickr site is to encourage citizen participation in its news-gathering operation.


Mountain Xpress mission:

To build community and strengthen democracy by serving an active, thoughtful readership at the local level – where the impact of citizen action is greatest.

• We report independently, fairly and in-depth on local news and issues affecting Asheville and the surrounding region.

• We chronicle the area’s vibrant arts-and-culture scene.

• We treat our readers as participants in an ongoing civic dialogue.

• We honor diversity.

• We encourage excellent and innovative work in an equitable, respectful and collegial environment.

• We offer exceptional and affordable media opportunities for local businesses, professionals and nonprofit groups to promote their goods and services.

Local matters!