Mary Crowe shares her experiences in a community-based effort to restore Clingmans Dome to Kuwohi.
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Q&A: Future hopes and plans for Esther Neonatal Kitten Rescue
Xpress speaks with Andee Bingham, executive director of Esther Neonatal Kitten Rescue, about her organization’s future goals, advice she’d offer those launching a nonprofit and her favorite kitten story.
Q&A: Alfred D. Green on bringing chess to the community
Xpress talks with Alfred D. Green to discuss his nonprofit Young Struggle, what it means to be proactive within the community and how chess is more than just a game.
Q&A: Womansong choir sings for community causes
Xpress sits down with Jennifer Langton to discuss Womansong’s mission, the challenges women choirs face and the benefits of being a nonprofit.
Q&A: The benefits of participatory grant-making
Xpress speaks with Gina Smith about food policy, shared gifting and recommendations for how other nonprofits might integrate new models of fundraising into their operations.
Q&A: Ax thrower discusses the sport and local scene
Xpress recently sat down with Scott Brindle to discuss misconceptions about the sport, the ways in which ax throwing has helped him get through difficult times and advice he has for those interested in tossing a blade.
Q&A: Robin Lake on her quest to uncover her late father’s military service records
Xpress sits down with Robin Lake to discuss her and her sister’s journey to uncovering her father’s military records and the subsequent honor their late father received.
Q&A: Anne Adkins on honoring veterans
Anne Adkins, a Gold Star Mother, discusses how her work with the Blue Ridge Honor Flight, helps provide her with an ongoing sense of purpose.
Q&A: Tom Balestrieri on launching Weaverville Center for Creative and Healthy Living
Tom Balestrieri discusses the inspiration behind launching Weaverville Center for Creative and Healthy Living, surprises he’s encountered since its debut and what it means to matriculate at UNC Asheville as a nontraditional student.
Q&A: Nicole Kott on treating the homeless with dignity
Nicole Kott, executive director of Helping Hands of Haywood to discusses her work, the challenges her clients face and the importance of treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Q&A: Ricardo Nazario-Colón discusses his new role with the Appalachian Studies Association
Ricardo Nazario-Colón discusses his new role as president of the the Appalachian Studies Association, how his work as a poet influences his professional life and what Appalachian studies looks like today.
Q&A: Handcyclist Dustin Baker discusses the positive impact of the sport
Xpress speaks with Dustin Baker to discuss the challenges of handcycling and how the sport benefits veterans in our area and across the nation.
Q&A: Barbara Smith earns Girl Scouts lifetime achievement award
Barbara Smith speaks with Xpress about her work as a Girl Scout over the last eight decades, her recent lifetime achievement award and her favorite Girl Scout cookie.
Q&A: Local advocate discusses the role of hope
Jade McWilliams, a Western North Carolina autistic advocate, artist and speaker, discusses their recent Empowering Hope Award and their ongoing advocacy work.
Q&A: Veteran Matthew Bacoate shares his passion for the Skyview Golf Tournament
Xpress recently caught up with U.S. Army veteran Matthew Bacoate about his continued interest in golf, the importance of Skyview Golf Association and how his military service informs who he is today.
Q&A: Appalachian Trail Chaplain discusses her long trek ahead
Xpress chats with Rachel Ahrens about her role as Appalachian Trail Chaplain.
Q&A: Pig farmer pivots by inviting glampers to the farm
Xpress sits down with Catherine Topel to discuss how her interest in pork chops turned into a pig farm and what it has been like welcoming campers onto the property.
Q&A: Waterfall enthusiast shares hot spots and photography tips
Xpress chats with Thomas Mabry — waterfall enthusiast and photographer — about the best outdoor places to visit in WNC.
Q&A with Safi Martin on gardening, social justice and life as an introvert
Xpress speaks with Safi Martin about her behind-the-scenes role as COO of Hood Huggers International, how she balances business and home-life while working with her spouse and Blue Note Junction — a new project the couple is launching to teach people in historically marginalized communities how to grow their own businesses.
Q&A: Marissa Percoco discusses earth skills and the perks of nonprofit status
Xpress speaks with Marissa Percoco, executive director of Firefly Gathering, to learn more about the organization’s new nonprofit status, the inspiration to attain it and some of the pitfalls aspiring nonprofits should aim to avoid.
Q&A with Debbie Welch, North Carolina Big Sister of the Year
Xpress sits down with Debbie Welch to discuss her 2022 award and the joys of being a Big Sister.