“On balance, our ordinance would significantly reduce the amount of pollution, waste and greenhouse gases created to help county residents carry their groceries out of the store.”
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From CPP: The battle for wild and scenic status, part 2
Getting a river “wild and scenic” status is a balancing act between conservation and various group interests. Many oppose this designation, fearing government overreach. Some believe that lands within the national forest are already sufficiently protected, while others feel the designation may restrict landowners who rely on water access for farming or ranching.
From CPP: The battle for wild and scenic status, part 1
Despite the challenges of achieving wild and scenic river status, a portion of the French Broad has made the cut of eligible rivers. That’s just the first step, though, in the lengthy process to protect it.
ABCCM’s dental clinic seeks to reopen after 3-year closure
by Cory Thompson For nearly three decades, the Asheville-Buncombe Community Christian Medical Ministry has provided free and low-cost medical care for people who are uninsured or underinsured. During that time, the ministry expanded to include two pharmacies and a dental clinic. Nearly all these services are located at the ABCCM Doctors’ Medical Clinic at 155 […]
Sci-fi novel focuses on female solidarity
Local author Donna Glee Williams celebrates the release of her latest sci-fi book, The Night Field, on Friday, July 29, at 3 p.m. at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva.
Local buskers reflect on their city beats
Xpress chats with a few local buskers about the thrills and pitfalls of the art form, as well as the economic realities that come with performing on the street.
Better pay can help solve local child care crisis
“To give Asheville families the support they need, the state legislature must prioritize tackling the multifaceted weaknesses in the child care labor market.”
Veterans’ inside war: Museum shows battle trauma is nothing new
Brevard military museum doesn’t gloss over war’s lingering human toll.
The monumental toppling of Zeb Vance
“Instead, perhaps Asheville and Buncombe County should follow the British model of ‘retaining and explaining’ controversial monuments and statuary.”
Dear John Francis Amherst Vanderbilt Cecil IV (Jack)
“So, I’m asking you to consider that building excessive numbers of weapons factories may actually be causing war rather than preventing it.”
And the Hendersonville Community Band plays on
“We share great joy in coming together each week to be immersed in music, taking seriously our dedication to excellent performances for the community,” says Joella Newberry, group historian.
The myth of ‘Kudzilla’
“Coming on the heels of the disastrous environmental conditions during the Great Depression, the decision to plant kudzu was rational and even environmentally sound.”
Thinking green: Ban plastic bags
Hartwell Carson has served as a French Broad Riverkeeper with MountainTrue for over a decade.
Social districts slow to catch on in WNC
Designated downtown areas where people can wander around with adult beverages is a hit in Sylva, but social districts aren’t catching on in the rest of WNC.
Susan Reinhardt’s latest novel combines satire and solemnity
Known as a humorist by many, the local author pivots in her latest novel, The Beautiful Misfits, tackling the issue of addiction. Despite the heavy topic, Susan Reinhardt promises that there is also plenty of hope and potential laughter within the story’s pages.
Tips for cultivating early readers
Reversing a decline in reading levels requires multi-pronged approach from parents, libraries and schools.
From CPP: Final plan to manage Pisgah, Nantahala National Forest unveiled
The long-awaited plan to manage more than 1 million acres of national forest was released Friday by the U.S. Forest Service. The plan sets out a strategy to restore the ecological integrity of ecosystems and watersheds within Pisgah and Nantahala national forests.
Home-based child care may help with Buncombe needs
One potential way to close the child care gap, according to a recent report commissioned by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation, would be to boost the number of home-based care providers. In Buncombe County, those facilities have decreased from 48 in 2006 to only 11 in 2022.
Whose space is public space?
“The people we exclude from public spaces, and the things we refer to as worthless, say a lot about what we value as a community.”
WTF: What can Chuck Edwards do for you?
Xpress spoke with Edwards in the latest installment of our “WTF?” feature — Want The Facts — to learn more about what his office can provide, how residents can reach out and what his goals are for constituent service.
New meal prep program targets community health
“I wanted to address food insecurity with those who had Type 2 diabetes or hypertension and do something similar to Hello Fresh or Blue Apron, but with food pantry food,” Simuel says.