More Peaches Please: Farmers confront crop shortage
Volume
29
/ Issue 50
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project
Peaches are one of the South’s most iconic fruits. But due to a warmer winter, followed by a series of April freezes, locally grown peaches are harder to come by. For area farmers, makers and bakers, this year’s low supply is creating a number of issues for their bottom lines.
arts
Creatives in the Crowd: Crislyn V’Soske Baughman creates adornments one link at a time
The self-taught artisan has spent years perfecting her craft, and her studio is filled with finished products.Local vinyl manufacturers discuss the industry’s growth and potential
For musicians and fans alike, Citizen Vinyl is one of two local options within the unique industry. Shortly after its launch, the company was joined by American Vinyl Co., located…Around Town: Dillsboro’s Front Street Arts & Crafts Show enters eighth year
Downtown Dillsboro hosts eighth annual Front Street Arts & Crafts Show. Plus, a local author is featured on a new PBS series; the Congressional Art Competition's NC 11th congressional district…Shunyu Huang’s Story Parlor residency explores senses and memories
The Chinese native and West Asheville resident discusses her July series.food
Working together: Having your back
Erik Fowler, who works as the head of education at White Labs, says that his company strives to go beyond being a traditional supplier by also providing technical advice and…What’s new in food: Soirée the summer away with Folkmoot
Folkmoot, Waynesville’s premier folk festival dedicated to the preservation of culture and heritage, invites guests to indulge in cuisines from around the world during a 40th-anniversary Summer Soirée on Thursday, July…living
12-week abortion ban adds layers of red tape
On July 1, the window in which to end a pregnancy in North Carolina narrowed. Senate Bill 20 criminalizes abortion after 12 weeks of gestation with few exceptions and places…news
Working together: The perks of local creative partnerships
Local collaborations often create opportunities for businesses to bring new life to community campaigns. Such was the case for Highland Brewing Co.'s Pints with a Purpose, after it teamed with Sound…Shortage trickles through peach economy
WNC farmers are left with bitter losses — 90 percent for peaches in Henderson County alone, amounting to $600,000 in lost revenue, says Terry Kelley, tree fruit expert and director…Working together: Shared values
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In the wake of a Supreme Court ruling allowing businesses to refuse LBGTQ customers and an overall hostility from certain segments of the population, planning for this year’s Pride festival…Working together: Supporting the creation of new businesses
Local support and collaborations are often the lifeblood for new, small businesses. Such has been the case for local candle-making company Blaze On Creations, who has received donations and support…Sky-high growth: Asheville Regional Airport expanding as demand soars
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"I knew my shed project would be the start of something that would empower others, and that is a blessing to me."opinion
Letter: Heat pump water heater plot twist
"I was getting conflicting information about whether or not the heater needed to be elevated on a stand in my garage."Letter: Please don’t leave your dog in a parked vehicle
"Apparently there isn’t common awareness of just how dangerous this is for your animal’s safety, potentially leading to heat stroke, brain damage and even death in a matter of minutes."Better pay can help solve local child care crisis
"To give Asheville families the support they need, the state legislature must prioritize tackling the multifaceted weaknesses in the child care labor market."Letter: Make efforts to learn and engage with our world
"Read, study and act in some way, through your church or one of the many active local groups to change our society."Holding the bag
Letter: Hopes for Asheville’s reparations
"My hope is that the people who lived in Asheville in the ’60s and ’70s (Black) will actually see or benefit somehow from funds awarded to the reparation cause."Catastrophe