The Man Behind the Pen: Randy Molton reflects on 30 years of Xpress cartooning

The cartoonist has been an Xpress contributor since May 1995.

In the fifth installment of Xpress' limited series "On the Record," Roberto "Bo" Hess discusses his youth, a life-changing event and how his profession as a social worker informs his…

Rare Bird Inclusive Theatre Camp performs, Heritage weekend returns, ArtsAVL grantees announced and more!

The new rooftop bar and restaurant celebrates whiskey and Japanese flavors. Also in this week's food news: Dogwood Cottage Baking expands to a larger space, Mother Ocean Seafood Market adds…

Among a handful of city recreation sites updated with 2016 bond money, Murphy-Oakley Park’s playground relaunched in late June with an adaptive design and equipment that's accessible to residents of…

Less than two years ago, Robert Rosal’s relationship with Pokémon resembled that of most 10-year-olds. Then he signed up for the after-school Pokémon Club at Rainbow Community School, where he’s…

Six are vying for three seats while one is unopposed in a special election. Managing growth and spending are top of mind for most candidates.

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will be asked to approve a budget amendment and accept a $4 million grant from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority at its Tuesday,…

City Council tables proposed changes to cottage clusters and "flag" lots ordinances pending an overall affordable housing strategy for the city.

A group of Black women City of Asheville employees were lauded during the Sept. 10 Council meeting, after they raised concerns over hiring and compensation practices. The City of Asheville…

According to one community member, the Bible should provide enough information for Buncombe County readers interested in learning about sex. The Buncombe County Library Advisory Board thought otherwise.

The state Supreme Court ordered the N.C Board of Elections to remove RFK Jr.’s name from the ballot Sept. 9, forcing all 100 counties to reprint millions of absentee ballots…

Braver Angels mission is at once simple and daunting: To bridge the partisan divide in an effort to strengthen our democratic republic. 

"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…

"Terri Wells is a candidate who has a proven record of service to our communities, children, open spaces and farmlands."

"By failing to include a professional property manager on the task force, the county risks creating regulations that lack a full understanding of the practical realities of this market."

Former Xpress reporter and managing editor Cecil Bothwell reflects on his first cover story for the paper and more.

"I’m surprised that after the water fiasco of winter 2022-23 — where so much of the city was without water for nearly a week — that the Water Resources Department…

"Terri Wells’ ability to connect with people from all walks of life, coupled with her inclusive and collaborative approach, positions her as the candidate best suited to represent the varied…

"Asheville has certainly changed a lot, but having an independent local news source as a consistent presence is fortunate."

The inescapable conclusion for me, was that a local news source, particularly the altweekly sort, lives and dies on its role as a community partner.