Hang in There, WNC
Volume
31
/ Issue 10
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Micah Mackenzie
Xpress reached out to this year’s candidates prior to the devastation our community experienced from Tropical Storm Helene. But the issues local candidates stand for will shape our community long after our current recovery efforts fade into the past.
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ArtsAVL focuses on relief resources for the arts community
ArtsAVL is coordinating disaster recovery support for WNC artists. Also: updates from other local arts organizations on relief efforts, events cancellations, opportunities to donate and volunteer and more.Important resources for WNC artists and arts organizations
Press release from ArtsAVL: Our hearts are breaking for our community, especially for our creative community. As your #1 arts advocate, ArtsAVL is here for you! We are doing everything…news
In photos: Signs of hope in WNC
Over the previous week and a half, we’ve seen plenty of devastating videos and photographs from the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene. In Western North Carolina, lives have been lost,…Hotel group opens doors to first responders
The Restoration Hotel, along with three other partner hotels downtown, has opened its doors to first responders who have come to the area to help with disaster recovery from Tropical…Hendersonville community members step up to help in wake of Helene
In the days after Tropical Storm Helene hit, people in Hendersonville found ways to help their neighbors in need. Here are some of their stories.Wellness roundup: Charles George VA Medical Center weathers storm
The Charles George VA Medical Center in east Asheveille has power and a steady water source, enabling it to offer emergency and inpatient care.MANNA FoodBank rallies to rebuild food distribution
Despite the destruction of its East Asheville facility, Western North Carolina's main hunger-relief hub is finding ways to serve the community. Also: updates from Equal Plates Project, WNC Food Systems…FEMA offers range of assistance
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) so far has provided more than $26 million in housing and other types of assistance to over 25,000 households in North Carolina as of Oct.…Unstoppable local businesses shift focus to community
Still in shock, local businesses owners focus on helping the community.Ongoing updates on donation sites in Western North Carolina – Friday, Oct. 4
LOCATIONS: Farmers Market @ 570 Brevard Road Asheville, NC 28806 – MANNA DISTRIBUTION SITE **Please note that donation hours differ from distribution hours** MANNA will be accepting specific food, water,…City of Asheville shares Tropical Storm Helene recovery resources
Asheville City Council member Maggie Ullman complies a list of recovery resources2024 Election Voter Guide: Asheville City Board of Education
This November, voters will, for the first time, make the Asheville City Board of Education a fully elected board.2024 Election Voter Guide: Buncombe County Board of Education
In one of the more crowded races in recent history for seats on the Buncombe County Board of Education, nine candidates are running for four seats on Western North Carolina's…2024 Election Voter Guide: Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
The 2024 races for Buncombe County Board of Commissioners are unusual for their variety: there is a race for commission chair featuring an incumbent, a commission seat race featuring an…2024 Election Voter Guide: Asheville City Council
Housing, diversifying the city's funding streams, living wages and reparations are among the top concerns for this year's Asheville City Council candidates.2024 Election Voter Guide: N.C. House
General election candidates for the 2024 N.C. House races in districts 114-115 share their positions with Xpress.2024 Election Voter Guide: N.C. Senate
General election candidates for the 2024 N.C. Senate District 46 and District 49 races share their positions with Xpress.2024 Election Voter Guide: U.S. House 11
The race for U.S. House District 11 might be surprising this year, depending on which voters show up for the Nov. 5 election. Democrat Caleb Rudow is challenging Republican Chuck…opinion
Muddy waters
Water levels
Handing over the keys: Xpress sponsors supply run
Xpress recently sponsored a supply run to Mecklenburg County. Distribution coordinator Cindy Kunst got the vehicle ready for Xpress managing editor Thomas Calder, who made the trip.Tight fit