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… And Counting: The Waters and Harvey Show celebrates 100 episodes
Volume
28
/ Issue 34
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
UNC Asheville
First launched on WRES as a live broadcast in 2014, “The Waters and Harvey Show” subsequently joined Blue Ridge Public Radio in 2017. This spring, the show’s hosts will celebrate their 100th episode.
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The Waters and Harvey Show celebrates a milestone
“We try to bring a little soul, a little blues and jazz to the conversation,” says Darin Waters, co-host of "The Waters and Harvey Show," on BPR. “We try to…Josh Wardrip’s debut novel combines style and substance
The recent transplant discusses his long journey to develop a distinct literary voice in "Forum."Around Town: Punk rock compilation album seeks to raise awareness of naloxone
New album from Black Mountain's Holy Crap Records aims to help prevent overdose deaths. Plus, new event highlights Brevard creators, workshop focuses on Cherokee mat weaving and local songwriter wins…Local archivist discovers distant relative’s criminal history in WNC
On Thursday, March 24, 6-7 p.m., Western North Carolina Historical Association will host Katherine Cutshall for a live Zoom talk about her research, West End Women: Liquor, Labor and Love in…food
What’s new in food: Strada Italiano and Social Lounge celebrates 10 years
On Sunday, March 27, Strada Italiano and Social Lounge celebrates its 10-year anniversary. Plus: Museum of the Cherokee Indian announces spring series with a focus on food sovereignty, Taco Bill…living
Animal welfare community prepares for another ‘kitten season’
Across the Northern Hemisphere, something is in the air. Gardeners are planting seeds. Dresses and skirts are getting shorter. As the first day of spring draws closer, Mother Nature turns…Air ambulances save time, lives in WNC
On a June morning in 2020, 51-year-old Navy veteran, freelance writer and massage instructor Bettina Freese had just turned on the coffeemaker when she felt a sharp pain at the…news
Q&A: Renée White discusses the ongoing legacy of the East End/Valley Street neighborhood
Xpress recently caught up with Renée White about her latest community award, as well as her ongoing work within her neighborhood and the need for community involvement.Asheville historic renovation efforts kick into full gear
To bring old buildings up to modern-day standards involves architectural assessments, electrical upgrades, plumbing revamps and structural repairs — challenges that many preservationists are now facing, and seeking to fund,…No violations of local nondiscrimination ordinances found so far
The number of complaints filed under nondiscrimination ordinances with city and county governments has yet to top 25, and it appears that no one has been found in violation of…County sets affordable housing targets for 2030
Buncombe will commit to creating or preserving between 2,800-3,150 affordable housing units by 2030, requiring new county investments of an estimated $54 million. Up to 1,850 of those units would…opinion
Letter: Ullman offers leadership on environmental issues
"Maggie Ullman Berthiaume is the only City Council candidate with environmental or climate credentials, and she has two qualities we need: 1) leadership on environmental issues and 2) a proven…Letter: Keep progressive momentum with Branyon
"Mr. Branyon will also try to make Buncombe’s economy humane with a $17.30 minimum wage, rent controls, a permanent freeze on middle- and lower-class residential property taxes, a referendum on…Let’s ban open burning in Buncombe County
"Residents’ health shouldn’t have to suffer when there are practical alternatives to open burning."Letter: State should beef up animal protection laws
"The North Carolina animal welfare legislation fails miserably to protect 'man’s best friend' in extreme weather conditions."Letter: On improving downtown Asheville
"The problems sound enormous and hopeless, and I’m an optimist. But some cities have found solutions."Like a rock
Letter: Dominion pipeline proposal needs further study
"In fact, Dominion’s pipeline drilling and installation could have a number of harmful impacts, which cannot be dismissed."