“I don’t think you should have to sacrifice whimsical patterns, color and structure to dress easier on the environment,” says Megan Authement, owner of Clad.
New Stories
FEMA to start working with homeowners in flood zones on buyouts of destroyed homes
Local homeowners who lost their homes or sustained serious damage in Helene’s floodwaters can begin applying to a federal program that may buy the home outright, or pay to have it elevated or rebuilt at a higher level.
Letter: Thanks to all the Helene heroes
“This has been a spiritual experience that none of us will ever forget. COVID separated us; Helene united us!”
My Story: Helene, Howland Road and the Scooby van
Xpress asked readers to share their experiences of Tropical Storm Helene. This is one of those stories.
Women in Business: Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart
“Owning a business is a spiritual experience that’ll challenge all of your beliefs and sense of self,” says Jesse Rosenblum, owner of Liminal Sōma.
Letter: Respect the research on infill housing
“The simple truth is that unnecessary restrictions on supply push prices up. That’s what a commonsense understanding of supply and demand would suggest. That’s what studies show happens in the housing market.”
Letter: Tax assessor’s dismissal was justified
“He should not receive any county benefits going forward. And the county should not be afraid of a legal challenge.”
Women in Business: A sense of identity and belonging
“One thing I urge any aspiring entrepreneur to do is ask for help when there is something overwhelming them,” says Eva Rodriguez-Cué, owner of Haywood Famous.
Golden Agers: Garden is volunteer’s happy spot
Master gardener, jewelry maker finds the perfect spot to put down roots.
Smart Bets: The Lost Weekend
John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s long love story is infamous; not as well-known is Lennon’s intimate relationship with his assistant May Pang. The 18-month affair — from late 1973 through 1975 — is often referred to as the Lost Weekend. During that time, Pang snapped candid photos of Lennon and those around him, including Ringo […]
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners reviews Helene response and recovery
At its Nov. 7 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners received an update on the county’s Tropical Storm Helene response and recovery process.
Local business owners navigate relief resources
As business owners begin to rebuild their livelihoods in the wake of Helene, financial relief efforts are beginning to take shape in Western North Carolina.
Songwriter Adam Pope shares a story of sorrow and solidarity
Singer-songwriter Adam Pope discusses his live performance at the recent candlelight vigil in downtown Asheville.
Marshall cleans up after Helene against all odds
As they watched floodwaters engulf their town, business owners Josh Copus and Joel Friedman wondered if this was the end of Marshall. But friends, strangers and the U.S. Army stepped up, and the eclectic riverside town of 800 is well on its way to a rebuild, just a month after Helene’s devastation.