Xpress readers offered up a raft of thought-provoking letters to the editor, commentaries and comments about local affairs in 2021.
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Xpress seeks student writing & art for 2022 Kids Issue
It’s time for local K-12 students to get creative! The theme for Xpress’ 2022 Kids Issue is “Simply Beautiful.” Deadline to submit art and writing for possible publication is Friday, Jan. 28.
In 2020, readers sounded off about politics, COVID-19, race and more
“What issues did Xpress readers feel passionate enough about to write letters to the editor or commentaries during a year that promises to go down in history?”
A day to remember for Jerry Sternberg
“When governing ourselves, listen to both sides of the argument and take your stand, but remember, efficient government is like walking in a culvert. There is plenty of room on both sides, but the water flows the smoothest in the center.”
Election 2020: Opinion Recap
In commentaries and letters to the editor, Xpress readers have offered their thoughts on 2020’s local candidates and their positions, along with views about various facets of the electoral process.
Submit student art, writing this week for 2020 Kids Issues
Have you ever been on or dreamed of going on a big adventure? Show and tell us about it! Submit student art, essays and poems by this Friday, Jan. 31, to be considered for the 2020 Kids Issues.
Readers shared views on development, politics, the environment and more in 2019
How did Xpress readers process all the local news and changes this year? Here’s a look at the topics that generated the most commentaries, letters to the editor and online comments in Xpress in 2019.
Xpress seeks student art, writing for 2020 Kids Issues
Have you ever been on or dreamed of going on a big adventure? Then you’re in luck! For Xpress’ 2020 Kids Issues, the theme is “My Big Adventure.” Deadline is Friday, Jan. 31.
Submit student art, writing this week for 2019 Kids Issues
What would you do if you had superpowers for a day? Xpress wants to know! Submit student art, essays and poems by this Friday, Feb. 8, to be considered for the 2019 Kids Issues.
Submit student art, writing for 2019 Kids Issues
What would you do if you had superpowers for a day? Xpress wants to know! Submit student art, essays and poems by Feb. 8 to be considered for the 2019 Kids Issues.
At last, the most wonderful time of the year
“I have a fantasy, sparked by a friend’s wistful Facebook comment, that everyone could come together to spread all of these many jolly activities (and their associated deadlines) throughout the year, perhaps loosely attached to an underperforming existing holiday.”
On our minds in 2018: The year in Opinion
Readers, you had a lot to say about local politics and civic goings-on in the region this year. From tourism and development to bears and the county government scandal, here’s a look back at some of the hot topics that sparked your opinions.
UPDATED: Xpress seeks art, writing for 2019 Kids Issues
Each year, Xpress publishes the thoughtful, vibrant and engaging creative work of Western North Carolina K-12 students, along with listings of local and regional summer camps. The 2019 theme is “24-hour Superpowers” and the submission deadline is Friday, Feb. 8.
Xpress seeks art, writing for 2018 Kids Issue
Mountain Xpress is now accepting art, photos, essays and poetry from K-12 students for the 2018 Kids Issue. The deadline is Friday, Feb. 9. The theme: “Let’s fix it!”
Glenville Area Historical Society cancels annual fall meeting
Press release from the Glenville Area Historical Society: The Glenville Area Historical Society’s annual fall meeting scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Glenville Community Center on Highway 107 in Glenville Village has been cancelled. The event will be rescheduled for a date later in September. The program remains the same and will […]
Asheville sends elite young ski athletes to summer training
Dozens of kids from Western North Carolina will be representing the state at Mt. Hood Oregon this summer as they hone their skills as ski racers.
Welcome to the Kids Issue 2017
Welcome to the online version of part I of Xpress’ 2017 Kids Issue, our annual feature celebrating the creativity of this area’s K-12 students. This year, we asked kids and teens to focus on the theme of “What Matters to Me?”
Asheville Tea Party Joining FreedomWorks for Support Rally for Congressman Mark Meadows
On Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 supporters of Congressman Mark Meadows, R-NC11 and Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, will gather at noon at the Congressman’s office at 200 North Grove Street, Suite #90 in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Cooper appoints WNC attorney, others to NC courts
Larry Leake will serve as a District Court Judge for Judicial District 24, which has jurisdiction in Avery, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, and Yancey counties.
‘What Matters to Me?’: Xpress seeks art, writing for 2017 Kids Issue
Each year, Xpress highlights the thoughtful and engaging creative work of area K-12 students in a special issue, which also includes listings of local and regional summer camps. The deadline to submit student work is Friday, Feb. 17.
Buncombe Partnership for Children launches Gift with Meaning certificates
“This holiday season, why don’t you consider a Gift with Meaning that will directly impact young children and families in Buncombe County.”