The Asheville native was instrumental in having the cemetery and St. John “A” Baptist Church added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Dancing in the kitchen with female bakers and pastry chefs
Bakers Camille Cogswell, Susannah Gebhart, Andrea Hasselbacher and Cherie Pereyra discuss their unique approaches to baking and the unseen challenges of the industry.
Love defines the work of Asheville visual artists
Raphaella Vaisseau, Lori Portka and Stephen Lange reflect on how themes of love have been a consistent force in their creative lives.
Music venue sound engineers adjust to working in a pandemic
Sound crews at The Grey Eagle and The Orange Peel navigate stressful environments to bring live music to audiences.
Colston, RBTS WIN and The Build release new albums
Hip-hop, electro-soul and rock are represented across these recent collections.
Artists contend with ailments stemming from years of playing
Lyndsay Pruett and Cactus discuss working through performance-related injuries, while Caitlin Krisko shares tips on long-term vocal health.
Local educators find peace after walking away
Area teachers discuss their decisions to leave the classroom and how their lives have improved as a result.
Local veteran finds purpose through music and friendship
Longtime friends Jeremy Boger and Kevin Rumley discuss their musical bond, as well as their upcoming show that benefits the Western North Carolina Veterans Treatment Court Foundation.
Beer Scout: Archetype pivots from Bottle Club to Beer Club
The West Asheville brewery seeks to reward its most loyal customers while Highland gives back to hospitality industry colleagues.
Heather Newton revisits the ’70s in new short story collection
The Asheville-based author’s latest work explores tense times in Northern Georgia.
Asheville comedians address important local issues
From superheroes to architectural fantasies, these Asheville comedians thrive when put on the spot.
(HUMOR) Beer Scout: Hi-Wire announces lunar location
The circus-themed suds slinger goes where no brewery has gone before and a beloved Fairview personality gets a shot at stardom.
Year in Review: Community members find hope amid uncertain times
Community members from a range of professions tap into their optimistic sides and look to the future.
2021 in review: Arts leaders reflect on a tumultuous year
Xpress speaks with eight local artists about the ups and downs of a difficult year and what inspired them amid the ongoing pandemic.
WNC’s favorite bartenders share their top holiday beverages
Jennie Lou Nelson, Josh March and Jackson Zoeller spread holiday cheer, one beverage at a time.
Local worship leaders balance ministry and music
David Eck, Erin Maxfield-Steele and David LaMotte discuss how their original music does (and doesn’t) intersect with their religious work.
Jordan Scheffer, Juan Holladay, Thieves Like Us and eleventyseven release new albums
This month’s New Record Roundup includes Afro-soul and reggae covers, lush soul soundscapes, ’80s-inspired post-punk and Part Two in an experimental folk series.
Beer Scout: Catawba acquisition results in job loss
Catawba employees navigate distrust in the workplace, Hoppy Trees opens in Weaverville and Chemist collaborates with Green Man on a whiskey.
Asheville’s costume shops serve diverse community desires
Local costume shop owners share how they got into the industry and discuss Asheville’s continued support of their businesses.
Business in brief: Sew Co. joins the RAD family
Libby O’Bryan discusses her cut and sew factory’s history, plus Asheville gets a Board & Brush studio and UScellular adds jobs for the holidays.
Q&A with Fred McCormick, editor of The Valley Echo
The former Black Mountain News reporter launched the online publication in early 2020.