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    County commissioners allow for expanded emergency housing

    Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved $1.5 million for rental assistance and expanded emergency housing within the county in response to Tropical Storm Helene.

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    Nonprofit groups address fundraisin­g, volunteer challenges in wake of Helene

    Posted on November 20, 2024November 18, 2024 by Justin McGuire

    Many local nonprofits are facing challenges as money and volunteer hours pour into groups with a more direct role in storm recovery efforts. These groups are trying to address the issue in creative ways, including reaching out to donors and volunteers outside WNC for help.

    443 views+NewsNonprofits

    Asheville mayor, Buncombe officials among delegation headed to D.C. to appeal for more Helene assistance

    Posted on November 20, 2024November 20, 2024 by Asheville Watchdog

    The delegation of regional officials traveling to Washington is believed to be unprecedented, but “we have literally never seen a disaster like Hurricane Helene,” Amanda Edwards, chair-elect of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, told The Watchdog.

    456 views+Community NewsNews

    Unstoppabl­e: Efforts to end homelessne­ss

    Posted on November 20, 2024November 18, 2024 by Xpress Staff

    “In the aftermath of Helene, Homeward Bound of WNC shifted to immediately address the safety of all our staff and the clients we serve through our homeless and housing services programs,” says Jessie Figueroa, the communications specialist of Homeward Bound of WNC

    533 views+Community NewsNews

    Smart Bets: Off Book: The Improvised Musical

    Posted on November 19, 2024November 18, 2024 by Kay West

    Musical comedy duo Jess McKenna and Zach Reino will turn their popular podcast into a live, improvised musical production at The Orange Peel.

    505 views+ArtsComedy

    Unstoppabl­e: Advocating for food security

    Posted on November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 by Xpress Staff

    “With the storm’s impact, we anticipate a significant rise in food insecurity as more families and individuals turn to us and other community resources in the coming months,” says Micah Chrisman, director of marketing and communications of MANNA FoodBank.

    596 views+FoodFood NewsNonprofits

    What’s new in food: Foothills Meats prepares to open Skillet in landmark Black Mountain building

    Posted on November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 by Kay West

    Skillet will open in late November with an affordable comfort food menu from former Cultura and Funkatorium chef Eric Morris. Also in this week’s food news: a farewell part for Bottle Riot, a Thanksgiving dinner fundraiser for Eblen Charities, Sippin’ Santa at the Tiki Easy Bar, holiday pies and much more.

    2.5 K views+FoodFood News

    The Snozzberri­es reconfigur­e canceled gala event Psychedeli­c Circus

    Posted on November 19, 2024November 18, 2024 by Bill Kopp

    With its original venue destroyed by flooding, the band reimagined the immersive multimedia experience for a new location.

    715 views+ArtsMusic

    Smart Bets: Handel’s Messiah

    Posted on November 19, 2024November 18, 2024 by Kay West

    The first post-Helene production from Asheville Symphony and the Asheville Symphony Chorus offers a pay-what-you-can performance.

    538 views+ArtsMusic

    Winning Hendersonv­ille, Black Mountain candidates discuss post-Helene challenges

    Posted on November 19, 2024November 18, 2024 by Justin McGuire

    Candidates elected to council seats in Hendersonville and Black Mountain Nov. 5 know that Helene recovery will be a priority during their terms.

    708 views+Local GovernmentNews

    Unstoppabl­e: An ecosystem of literacy access

    Posted on November 19, 2024November 18, 2024 by Xpress Staff

    “The majority of local students, no matter their race, background and socioeconomic status, were not reading on grade level prior to the storm, and they just lost another month-plus of critical instruction,” says Jessica McLean, co-executive director of Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe

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    Asheville lifts boil water notice

    Posted on November 18, 2024November 18, 2024 by Pat Moran

    “Asheville water customers can safely consume tap water again,” Asheville City Council member Sage Turner posted on Instagram and Facebook.

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    From CPP: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians sees effects to tourism and agricultur­e after Helene, but uses tribe’s resources to send aid elsewhere

    Posted on November 18, 2024November 18, 2024 by Xpress Contributor

    “We received quite a bit of damage, but nothing like people east of Cherokee,” Anthony Sequoyah, the Eastern Band’s secretary of travel operations, told Carolina Public Press. 

    992 views+BusinessCommunity NewsNews

    Letter: We should ditch standardiz­ed testing

    Posted on November 18, 2024November 15, 2024 by Letters

    “If we want to continue and give our youths the best lives possible, why are we torturing them with this idea of standardized tests defining their lives?”

    737 views+LettersOpinion

    Letter: Our gritty, chicken-loving city

    Posted on November 17, 2024November 15, 2024 by Letters

    “But since reading the concerned words of Joan and Joy, I shall aspire to be a better and kinder citizen as we all work to rebuild and reinvent our gritty, chicken-loving town.”

    1.1 K views+LettersOpinion

    Time to leave

    Posted on November 17, 2024November 15, 2024 by Molton
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    Letter: Why so hard to apply for disaster nutrition program?

    Posted on November 16, 2024November 15, 2024 by Letters

    “The locations should have been multiple, the phone lines should have been accessible, and the deadline should have been longer than seven days.”

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