In response to the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Helene, MANNA FoodBank is launching a critical donation and distribution effort to support those affected across Western North Carolina.
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Storm Helene stories
Tell us your about your experiences during Hurricane Helene. Perhaps your father-in-law spent all night scooping water out of the basement with a leaking Lowe’s bucket. Or maybe you and your neighbors banded together to clear trees on your street. Whatever the story may be, we want to hear it and consider it for publication.
FEMA disaster assistance
If you were impacted by Hurricane Helene, you may be eligible to receive disaster assistance from FEMA.
UPDATE: Pack Square water distribution site will reopen Tuesday, Oct. 1
Drinking water is being distributed at Pack Square Park, 70 Court Plaza.
Asheville, Buncombe County announce water distribution sites
For the first time since the storm hit overnight Thursday, Sept. 26, water has arrived for distribution to residents in need of potable and non-potable water.
On the Record: Council member Sage Turner talks West Asheville, live music and her quest for reelection
Xpress wraps up its “On the Record” series with current council member Sage Turner, who is running for reelection. Unlike the other five subjects in the limited series, Turner opted to walk and talk, as she meandered through West Asheville on a recent afternoon.
Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre and Tyler Ramsey join forces
Shiver in the Pines debuts Friday-Saturday, Oct. 18-19, at Diana Wortham Theatre.
City Council approves new housing mix at former Ramada Inn
After a previous developer went bankrupt, a new plan focuses on supportive housing for veterans and affordable housing.
Gardening with Xpress: Preserving peppers, growing Brussels sprouts and saving squash seeds
DIY projects for using fall’s bounty of peppers and chiles to spice up your pantry. Also, advice on growing Brussels sprouts in WNC and saving squash seeds.
Best Medicine with Cayla Clark: Forget the fall leaves, we’re scoping out WNC’s construction crews!
Leaf season is here, but Cayla Clark and her latest cohort of local comedians aren’t interested in the sea of orange, yellow and red foliage. No, they’ve got other ideas for what tourists and residents alike should flock to see.
More WNC schools are taking advantage of free meal programs for students
Hungry kids can’t learn. That’s one thing Heather Smith has learned in nearly a decade as a teacher.
“I truly believe that they have a hard time focusing if they’re worried about when their next meal is coming or if they don’t have energy,” says Smith, an eighth-grade math teacher at Waynesville Middle School.
BREAKING: Entire volunteer tax appeals board quits in wake of Tax Assessor firing
Board of Equalization and Review Chair Miriam McKinney wrote two letters to the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners warning that all five volunteer members of her board would resign if Tax Assessor Keith Miller was fired.
Regional Sports Commission confident in its new playbook
The Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission thinks it still has a future months after Buncombe County TDA stripped its funding. “We feel confident in our game plan moving forward,” says Executive Director Chris Smith.
What’s new in food: Noodle Hole opens in Marshall
The Main Street business serves made-to-order doughnuts in the morning and bowls of noodles and broth in the evening. Also in this week’s food news: A new cocktail bar for book lovers, Asheville Dispensary opens a location in the RAD, Westival celebrates West Asheville food, Asheville Greek Festival returns and more.
Around town: Pan Harmonia celebrates 25 years
The Asheville-based chamber music company reflects on a rich body of work, the WTF Festival returns, plus more area arts news.
Letter: Clifford brought veterans comfort and calm
“Clifford was a steady presence in the Veterans Treatment Court (VTC), where he helped many veterans navigate the challenges of returning to civilian life — whether it was coping with the wounds of war or overcoming personal struggles.”
Letter: Wells has proven record of service
“Terri Wells is a candidate who has a proven record of service to our communities, children, open spaces and farmlands.”