Adventure Issue: Fish, gummies and life on the edge
Volume
28
/ Issue 3
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Looking for adventure? You’ve come to the right place. This week’s issue is packed with tales about fishing, stolen cars, podcasts and delta-8 — a naturally occurring chemical compound derived from the cannabis plant. And while CBD dispensaries in the region say these products are increasingly popular with consumers, a broader debate concerning delta-8’s legality and safety is looming.
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New book explores 1936 slaying at the Battery Park Hotel
After nearly a decade's worth of research, local author Anne Chesky Smith celebrates the publication of her new book, Murder at Asheville’s Battery Park Hotel: The Search for Helen Clevenger’s…Travis Book and Johanna Hagarty discuss the wild world of podcasting
The Infamous Stringdusters bassist draws on unusual inspirations for his podcast, while the Biz Radio host is exploring newer interactive platforms.Po’folk, Wild Array and The Chariot release new albums
Hip-hop, R&B, synth rock and folk are represented across these three superb full-length projects.Around town: Marshall’s Mermaid Parade returns to its roots
Downtown Marshall once again hosts the Mermaid Parade, but with some changes. Plus, Come to Leicester offers tours of artists' studios; WNC author talks about the Tar Heel State; and…food
Local chefs find excitement and calm on the river
Local chefs discuss the joys of fly fishing and fish cooking techniques.What’s new in food: The Market at Underground Baking Co. eyes its relaunch
The Market at Underground Baking Co. in Hendersonville is on the cusp or reopening. Also: New Origin Brewing Co. opens, Chop Shop Butchery returns to in-house workshops and plenty more…living
WNC’s uninsured rely on free and low-cost health clinics
Every Saturday morning, nurse practitioner Amy Beane can be found at the Ebbs Chapel Community Center in Mars Hill. The building is home to the Outland Family Clinic, which opened…How the polyamorous live in Asheville
Western North Carolina prides itself on its “live and let live” ethos. From the moonshiners of yore to back-to-the-land homesteaders to the sprawling artistic community, many people feel they can…news
Asheville Archives: 1891 resident shares his vision of the city’s future
In an 1891 article, published by The Asheville Daily Citizen, an unnamed writer shared his visions from a recent dream wherein he time-traveled to 1950.The delta-8 debate
While CBD dispensaries in the region say delta-8 products, which produce psychoactive effects similar to those of the main active ingredient in marijuana, are increasingly popular with consumers, a broader…Q&A with Tracy Swartout, Blue Ridge Parkway superintendent
Working in the National Park Service has taken Tracy Swartout all around the country. But in many ways, her new role as superintendent of the Blue Ridge Parkway, based at…Residents weigh in on proposed East Asheville homeless shelter
While each of the speakers at the meeting commended city leaders for taking steps to help Asheville’s homeless residents, some who were also residents at nearby apartment complexes voiced concern…opinion
Adventure stories: Start with being loose
"My granddaughter Kennedy and I have been adventuring around Western North Carolina for as long as she can remember."Letter: Article should have included science of noise pollution
"As with water and air pollution, noise pollution is a recognized public health issue that contributes to increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, sleep disturbance, depression, stress and hearing…Adventure stories: Lessons learned while tubing
"Ella at 7 loved the gentle rapids but yearned to be released from our 'stay in the inner tube' rule."Letter: Jewish community also addressing racial justice issues
"While the worthy efforts of five Christian faith communities were highlighted in the article, not one mention was made of the work of the Jewish community."Adventure stories: Readers and writers share their tales
Xpress readers and writers share their own true tales of adventure — from unexpected encounters with nature to wild career rides and more.Letter: City should not have complaint-based noise ordinance
"We should not have a complaint-based system; we should never have to get a noise administrator to come into our condos to measure sound after we complain."Adventure stories: Adventures in stupidity
"Several months into what turned out to be a yearlong stint in Latin America, I ill-advisedly took it into my head to spend the night atop a highly active Guatemalan…Letter: Masks should be required indoors
"It is such a small thing to do to protect ourselves and others."Letter: Masking is about common sense and courtesy
"Nothing about this has anything to do with politics. It has to do with common sense and courtesy."Letter: Hoping that masks will be required
"I also hope the county and city government will require masks in all public indoor spaces."