“Fifty years ago, when I was a teenager, two carloads of us went up to the Zealandia Mansion to see the legendary ghost.”
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WNC Scary Stories: Heavy history haunts the Smith-McDowell House Museum
Docents and visitors alike report unease inside the basement of the Smith-McDowell House Museum, notes its Public Programs Director, Trevor Freeman.
From CPP: NC counties base jail decisions on controversial consultant work
Recommendations to build bigger jails in North Carolina often come from the same firms that land jail design contracts, reports Jordan Wilkie of Carolina Public Press. Consultant methods may stack the deck in favor of big investments in jail construction.
Vámonos outside! Conserving Carolina intern shakes change into Spanish-speaking community
“I gave it my all to make sure that there would not be another family that turns back a quarter-mile into a trail, all because they could not understand the signage or felt unknowledgeable about what awaits them.”
Women in business: Never give up
“A big lesson I learned is that plans don’t always go as expected, and you must roll with it.”
Women in business: Explore your ideas and see what’s possible
“To other women considering launching their own retail business, especially moms, I want to let them know that it is possible.”
Women in business: Explore Asheville’s business resources
“There are so many fantastic resources available to those looking to start a businesses in Asheville, and many of them are free.”
Women in business: Ask for help (and help others)
“As an entrepreneur, I’ve learned many important lessons along the way: the necessity of having a mentor for accountability, creating a board of advisors and knowing your core values.”
From NC Health News: Six Republican counties in WNC pledged their support for Medicaid expansion. What’s changed?
For months, the CEO of the Cherokee Indian Hospital has quietly traveled to county commission boards throughout the western part of the state, giving presentations on the benefits of Medicaid expansion. As local leaders throughout the conservative region show support for the policy, will they change the minds of state Republicans?
Women in business: It’s OK to say ‘no’
“I hope that other women business owners exercise their voices in order to secure their place at the table.”
Women in business: Stay the course of what you know is right for you
“What I want young women to know is that it is your job to follow your instinct and stay the course of what you know is right for you! You are the expert on your life!”
Women in business: Never apologize for who you are
“Stand tall, be proud of the work you’re accomplishing and respectfully correct people when they make you feel uncomfortable.”
Women in business: Know your ‘why,’ ‘what’ and ‘how’
“I made the choice to serve my sisters because it is consistent with who I am and what I genuinely care about.”
Women in business: Build a support circle
“I wish I would have known early on that I am the greatest asset in my business and that I needed to invest in taking care of self.”
Women in business: Learn the business side of being an artist
“One thing that has been a constant throughout all my job and career paths has been my vision to live a creative life.”
Women in business: Follow the path that interests you
“Who knew I’d go from scooping up some poop to running a business that is fighting to stop climate change?”
How to make Indigenous Peoples Day mean something
“As we collectively move to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day in Asheville, my hope is that actual Indigenous people and the issues they confront are at the forefront of what we do, how we reflect and how we acknowledge the deep responsibility we have to the land we inhabit.”
It’s long past time we ended pointless wars
“Veterans have earned the care the Charles George affords them, but how much better would it be if we pursued peace and didn’t ask our citizens to participate in military actions the world over?”
Adventure stories: Start with being loose
“My granddaughter Kennedy and I have been adventuring around Western North Carolina for as long as she can remember.”
Adventure stories: Lessons learned while tubing
“Ella at 7 loved the gentle rapids but yearned to be released from our ‘stay in the inner tube’ rule.”
Adventure stories: Readers and writers share their tales
Xpress readers and writers share their own true tales of adventure — from unexpected encounters with nature to wild career rides and more.