“If I am healthier, I can help others more often and reduce the load on our first responders and those trying to help us,” says David Thomas, a lifelong recreational cyclist, kayaker, angler and hiker.
Love & Sex in WNC: Let’s talk about dating in your 40s and desire in your 80s (and beyond)
In her latest relationship column, Jamie Zane, a certified sex therapist, answers questions from readers on dating, ghosting and ways to maintain your sex drive late in life.
Sustaining community: Finding ways to stay motivated amid climate emergencies
To stay positive, UNCA student Olivia Williams says she reminds herself of “all of the intellectual, strong and determined students that surround me in my environmental science classes at school.”
Art brings healing to Asheville creatives and community
Works from local artists in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene offer outlets for personal and collective processing of the disaster.
Smart Bets: Hub Scrub
The April 13 fundraiser features music by the Travis Book Band.
Sustaining community: Local student offers simple ways to make a difference
“Buy local groceries when you can and research where your food comes from,” says Kathryn Wolfe co-president of the A.C. Reynolds High School Environmental Club.
Sustaining community: Pisgah Project Day is just around the corner
“This is the largest single volunteer day in the Pisgah Ranger District and brings together all kinds of people and partners,” says Marielle DeJong, donor engagement officer for The Pisgah Conservancy
Smart Bets: Roots So Deep
Hickory Nut Gap Farms and UNCA co-host this film screening and discussion on April 9.
Sustaining community: Local student shares tips for making a positive impact on the environment
As part of Xpress’ Sustainability series, we speak with Anna Plocica, a senior at A.C. Reynolds High School and the co-president of the Environmental Club.
Despite McCormick Field construction, Tourists ready to play ball
The Asheville Tourists will host 66 home games during the 2025 season while McCormick Field is undergoing major renovations. The teams says it’s ready to meet the challenge.
Golden Agers: Law and music — and one man’s passions for both
For Alan Graf, both law and music are more than passions — they’re tools for activism, ways to spark change in the world around him.
Sustaining community: Rev. Dusty Black on the role of faith, post-Helene
“After the storm, my heart turned to Psalm 70,” says Rev. Dusty Black. “The psalmist is pleading with God for victory over his enemies, as well as praying that the Lord would be worshipped.”
Southside Community Farm hosts spring fundraiser at New Belgium Brewing
The April 6 event will help the urban community farm get growing this spring.
Riot of color, courtesy of spring
Staying ahead of rapidly spreading bamboo takes a little muscle. Generosity can help, too!
What’s new in food: Rebuild + Regrow, To Hell with Helene and more
Plus a wine dinner at Little D’s, a new food-relief partnership aimed at building disaster resilience and a Community Giveback event at Romeo’s Vegan Burgers.
Family recipes offer healing comfort for two Asheville chefs
Rice porridge and a cinnamon-rich chicken soup are go-to healing meals for chefs Ray Hui and Suzy Phillips, respectively.
Back in the Day: The water of my youth
Robert McGee reflects on his childhood days in Marshall and the powerful hold the French Broad River still has on him.
Back in the Day: Strolling through downtown in the early 1960s
Deborah Austin revisits her childhood adventures in Riceville and downtown Asheville.
Beyond the Dais: The music, laughter and leaky diapers of Kim Roney’s youth
As part of Xpress‘ annual Kids Issue series, we reached out to the members of Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners to share their childhood recollections. Council member Kim Roney shares her tales.
Beyond the Dais: The infamously bad dance moves of Commissioner Parker Sloan’s youth
As part of Xpress‘ annual Kids Issue series, we reached out to the members of Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners to share their childhood recollections. Buncombe County Commissioner Parker Sloan shares his tales.
Preventive Care: Raising healthy kids in the technological age
In his latest column, Dr. Troy Jackson shares tips for how parents can better manage their children’s screen time.
