Terror on our Terms: Local comedians talk Halloween and Helene
Volume
31
/ Issue 13
Cover Design Credit:
Caleb JohnsonCover Photography Credit:
Thomas Calder
The impact of Tropical Storm Helene on Western North Carolina has been devastating. But in our latest monthly comedy feature, “Best Medicine,” four local comedians take a swing at finding humor amid this ongoing tragedy. Oh, and they also talk plenty about Halloween — ’tis the spooky season. Featured on the cover, starting left, Eric Brown, Nora Tramm and Marlene Thompson. Comedian Tim Hearn, who also contributed to this month’s feature, arrived to the photo shoot dressed as a ghost, which is why it appears as if he is missing from the group picture. But we assure you — he is there.
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Smart Bets: Hurricane Relief Burger Bash
Music, burgers and storm recovery support are on the menu for the Nov. 3 event at Colfax Creek Farm in Bostic.Best Medicine with Eric Brown: Comedians on Halloween, Helene and humor amid horrific disaster
The impact of Tropical Storm Helene on Western North Carolina has been devastating. But four brave comedians take a swing at finding humor amid this ongoing tragedy.Smart Bets: Center for Craft Emergency Relief Fund for WNC Artists
Emergency relief grants are being distributed to impacted artists and crafters within 29 counties on a rolling basis.Smart Bets: Lake Logan benefit concert and volunteer weekend
A weekend of music and food combines with post-Helene river and lake cleanup efforts in Haywood County.food
Smart Bets: Highland Brewing’s Cold Mountain Release Weekend
In addition to the release of the much-loved winter ale, this year's four days of events will feature a beer dinner, live music and more.living
Gardening with Xpress: Make growing spaces more resilient
Alternate waters sources, diversification and collaboration help growing spaces survive and thrive.With Asheville’s nonpotable water restored, Flush AVL shifts focus to struggling small towns
Elle DeBruhl, co-founder of Flush AVL, discusses the group's origins, its rapid growth, its new mission and what might be next for the group's organizers.news
Brownie Newman leaves office on the heels of Helene
When Buncombe County Commission Chair Brownie Newman first walked out of his house that Friday morning after the wind died down, he was hopeful the effects of Tropical Storm Helene…City Council frees up $4 million to provide grants to residents and businesses
The majority of the funds — $3.4 million — will help residents with rent and down-payment assistance and home repairs. The city will seek nonprofit partners to administer the grants.Asheville halts plans to dump debris in residential areas
The City of Asheville suspends dumping post-Helene debris, including trees, drywall, computers, televisions, pesticides and paint, in residential areas.opinion
Letter: Edwards lives his ‘mountain values’
"I have seen in him exactly what all of our constituents need in a quality representative, no matter which side of the political aisle you’re on."Letter: Vote to protect our mountains
"Hurricane Helene was an anomaly, but it will become the norm if we keep voting for representatives like Edwards."The bad place
Letter: Support bond for greenways and climate resilience
"We should approve the bonds for the evolution of our city and county greenways because they are wise investments in our future and allow us to respond creatively to climate…Letter: Edwards is too extreme for our vote
"Chuck Edwards is too extreme for my vote because he is putting a cult above the country."Letter: Vote Republican for reason and responsibility
"Be thoughtful and courageous. All the way down your ballot, prioritize reason and responsibility. Vote Republican."New costume ideas
‘A city of heroes’: Helene showed the collective power of Asheville
Editor’s note: The following is the text of Asheville Fire Chief Michael Cayse’s speech at the Oct. 22 candlelight vigil held at Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville to honor…