The leader of local pop group Carpal Tullar used The Kinks’ song titles as inspiration to develop a completely original concept.
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The equine-human bond underpins U.S. Marine Corps veteran Jake LaRue’s own healing journey. Working with horses and other veterans “is what keeps me sane,” he says.
The leader of local pop group Carpal Tullar used The Kinks’ song titles as inspiration to develop a completely original concept.
Chuck Killian, Amanda Gentry and David Bradly share their experiences singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Asheville Tourists games.
“What female veterans have in common with male veterans is they were part of a tribe, a larger family with a greater purpose. And when they’re released from the military, [there’s] a significant sense of loss … of no longer being a part of this greater purpose,” says the Rev. Scott Rogers, executive director of ABCCM.
Mission Hospital and the Mission Nurses United union didn’t reach a deal on a new labor deal by midnight July 3, the expiration date for the current contract, increasing the possibility of a strike. Nurses told Asheville Watchdog that they and the hospital remain far apart on key issues, including compensation and retention.
Jordan Chambliss went to France as part of the D-Day 80th Anniversary Collegiate Mass Band. She spoke with Xpress about how she got into music, why she decided to join the D-Day band and how her experiences in France affected her.
Tortillas La Regia specializes in both flour and corn varieties. Also in this week’s food news, Cooperative Coffee Roasters adds a café, Fairview gets a new wine bar with garden vibes, Annie’s Culinary Garden offers takeout in Black Mountain, vegan seafood pops up in West Asheville and more.
The Big Crafty returns, Weaverville library gets a new logo, Romeo & Juliet adaptation comes to NC Stage, Jewish poetry conference and more!
“I ask our representative, Chuck Edwards, to vote against any Farm Bill that stops states and voters from making laws to regulate agricultural products.”
Residents of five mobile home parks in Buncombe and Henderson counties rely on water systems that exceed the limit of PFAS compounds, known as forever chemicals, putting them at greater risk of cancer and other illnesses, Asheville Watchdog reports.
“As good stewards of our state educational system, the Board of Governors understands that a wise manager helps an important but struggling program by adding resources rather than taking them away.”
“Imagine this: Parking your car in a spacious, hassle-free parking lot of pervious concrete (with well-landscaped islands of trees and foliage), boarding a cozy electric shuttle and in minutes, you’re whisked away to any and all points throughout Asheville, east and west.”
“But for all the botanical diversity these mountains are renowned for, there are roughly twice as many known species of local fungi as there are plants.”
“Although the cartoon was in jest, it is a good example of an easier and much less costly solution to the taxpayers.”
“One suggestion would be for our legislature to stop handing out vouchers for private school attendance and focus on adequately funding public schools and universities.”
Even after making some cuts to increased expenditures and allocating $3 million from reserves, the district may need to cut staff to close the $1.2 million budget gap, she said.