The Mountain Xpress is an alternative newspaper covering news, arts, local politics, and events in Asheville and western North Carolina, US. Published each Wednesday in print and online, it has a print circulation of about 29,000. The Mountain Xpress is one of 130 member newspapers of the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies.

Mission statement

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

Weekly features

Online-only features include:

Best of WNC

The Xpress publishes an annual "Best of WNC" listing the best restaurants, businesses and activities in the Asheville area, based on a readers' poll. Other Xpress guides to the area include Asheville Eats & Drinks, Give!Local guide to accessible philanthropy, Go Local Guide to discounts at local businesses, Nonprofit supplements, Women in Business supplements and Beer Fest.

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