Better Together: Employee owners build equity
Volume
27
/ Issue 3
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Cindy Kunst
Just outside Asheville, residents in the small, predominantly Latino community of Emma have banded together to create a network of small businesses that support one another — a model that’s also helping to create a better quality of life for the neighborhood’s working-class residents.
arts
Sally Anne Morgan makes old-time music for modern minds
The Alexander-based multi-instrumentalist reflects on her eclectic solo debut.Local maker Tyler Capps finds creative calling with arcade briefcase
The local resident discusses his experience designing and building The Negotiator and the new sense of purpose that the process instilled in him.A&E roundup: Pickens commissioned to create Wortham Center courtyard mural
The Asheville native is hard at work on her next major project, plus other recent news from the local arts scene.food
Asheville participates in Food Matters Project waste reduction initiative
“This initiative will help us gather information to better understand food waste reduction efforts and how we can best communicate those with both business and residential users,” says Asheville sustainability…WNC apple orchards are open for socially distanced picking
With safety precautions in place and plenty of outdoor space, local orchards welcome guests for U-pick and other activities.Local beverage and cheese tasting events go virtual
The WNC Cheese Trail and local wine shops and breweries take their pairing and tasting events online.living
Asheville debuts esports leagues
At a time when COVID-19 makes meeting up for in-person sports less safe, says Asheville Parks and Recreation staffer Maxime Pierre, virtual activities provide an outlet for competition and help…news
Asheville Archives: Advertisements and theories about the 1916 earthquake
On Feb. 21, 1916, dishes rattled in the homes of Asheville residents, as the city experienced a 5.5 magnitude earthquake.State researchers release first reports on PFAS in WNC water
None of the systems that serve the Xpress coverage area exceeded the Environmental Protection Agency’s advisory limit for the so-called "forever chemicals." Nor did any system have more than 10…Wellness in brief: Adult day program loses space
In April, Pardee UNC Health Care notified MountainCare that it would no longer donate the use of the 6,000-square-foot building that houses MountainCare’s Henderson County adult day program. MountainCare now…Co-op network grows community-based businesses
Launching a small business is never easy, but it’s even harder when the proprietors face systemic obstacles to business ownership. Through shared resources and community support, five Emma cooperatives are…Single parent Jared Wheatley keeps the focus on education
The divorced dad and entrepreneur recently reconfigured his office layout to include a dedicated educational space for his two school-aged children.Hendersonville residents offer random acts of kindness
Inspired by an article about the city of Hendersonville’s efforts to help community members struggling to pay for utilities during COVID-19, resident Lia Barth called the city’s customer service department…opinion
Letter: Many in Black Mountain ignore safeguards
"I, personally, along with other residents here, have seen a number of government officials ignoring safeguards."Letter: Renaming mania strikes local leaders
"Since history is to be interpreted by today’s tastes and not by the messy past, what about the French Broad. Let’s make it the French Wide."Letter: APD cannot silence the voices of change
"As a community, we deserve better, and as a community, we can reimagine what public safety looks like."Letter: Take action for agriculture
"Let’s make it easier for people all over the country to access food from sources that treat their workers, consumers and animals with dignity."The steed of justice
Letter: Just the facts, please
"Stick to the facts, instead of using sensationalism."