Over the next several weeks, Xpress will sit down with each of the six candidates running for Asheville City Council to listen to an album of their choice while discussing the local arts scene.
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The Great Smoky Cannabis Company made history on April 20 by opening the first dispensary in a state where cannabis is illegal on both the medical and recreational level.
Over the next several weeks, Xpress will sit down with each of the six candidates running for Asheville City Council to listen to an album of their choice while discussing the local arts scene.
The fourth generation Ashevillian’s deep appreciation for her roots is what propels her to give the next generation of Black residents — including her three children — something to honor.
The Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project is gearing up for its annual Farm Tour in September. Also in local green news, a new solar lending program from Sugar Hollow Solar, the West Asheville Garden Stroll spotlights the Horney Heights neighborhood, N.C. Arboretum hosts Monarch Butterfly Day and more.
Diverse panel named to help draft regulations regarding short-term rentals after initial attempts met headwinds.
Dr. Jennifer Mullendore, medical director for Buncombe County Department of Health & Human Services, discusses the disease and its growing prevalence in the Asheville area.
Asheville was a host site this summer for a team of Princeton University and Spelman College interns who gathered stories from WNC’s Black and Indigenous farmers, gardeners and seed savers.
Xpress reached out to candidates for Hendersonville City Council to ask them why they are running, what their priorities are and why they are the best person for the job.
New Belgium Brewing hosts film festival, ArtsAVL announces grant recipients, Asheville FM holds record fair, and more!
Three staff neurologists are leaving Mission Hospital by the end of September, potentially leaving only two to provide critical care to hundreds of patients at the Asheville flagship hospital and across Western North Carolina, including many who have suffered strokes.
Metro Wines has partnered with chef Sam Etheridge to launch the new concept in Reynolds Village. Also in this week’s food news, Mayfel’s closes permanently, La Bodega by Cúrate hosts a dessert pop-up, Dripolator expands to Tunnel Road and more.
It’s unlikely that you are going to see another play this enthralling any time soon. To say it is “not to be missed” is an understatement.
“What can city residents do to protect their families, homes and quality of life? First, don’t rely on the 2018 comprehensive plan as a guideline for how development will occur in your area.”
“Asheville is worse off as a community for gutting the foundation of a liberal arts core.”
“Realistically, it appears that the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners and RiverLink have written the obituary for French Broad Outfitters’ operation at Hominy Creek.”
“The Council twists all of its strategic plans in knots to justify an outcome that leads to more houses.”