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Health roundup: Mental Health Month, needs rising
The need for assistance with health and wellness services continues to rise locally as the effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue to unfold. Nonprofit organizations are fielding robust responses to those needs despite reduced participation among nonprofit volunteers due to health concerns and an uncertain fundraising future.
COVIDtown Crier: May 13, 2020
New guidelines for safe outdoor exercise are released, plus a handy visual guide to the practicality of famous masks.
Biz in brief: Locals only in Buncombe lodging for now, Chamber releases legislative agenda
Buncombe hotels can now host more visitors — as long as they have an 828 area code. The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a coronavirus-inflected legislative agenda, and $5,000 micro grants are available for local startups.
COVIDtown Crier: May 06, 2020
This week, we look at technology innovations in food experience and devices for better living with the threat of COVID-19.
COVIDtown Crier: April 29, 2020
A rundown of how Mayor Manheimer has been using her broad emergency powers, plus the introduction of an advice column.
Biz in brief: Buncombe TDA grants, Salute to Small Business Week
Local businesses are bringing creativity to bear on pandemic-related closures and plans for business revitalization following the end of restrictions. They could get some help: Sen. Chuck Edwards of Hendersonville announced he will introduce legislation to the N.C. General Assembly to allow the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority to make grants to tourism businesses to support their reopening.
COVIDtown Crier: April 22, 2020
Formerly outdated courting rituals see a rise in popularity and local construction crews dish on their new projects.
COVIDtown Crier: April 15, 2020
The Crier staff feels the Bern (is there a cream for that?) and The Odditorium brings death metal home.
COVIDtown Crier: April 08, 2020
The Orange Peel gets creative with live music offerings, while the beer delivery industry hits a snag.
COVIDtown Crier: April 01, 2020
Would-be vagrants comment on lost thrills while Trader Joe’s shoppers turn the tables on chatty cashiers.
Buncombe County orders residents to stay at home for two weeks
A supplemental declaration issued by Buncombe County this afternoon ordered all individuals currently living within Buncombe County to stay at their place of residence. This order takes effect on Thursday, March 26 at 8 p.m. and will continue through Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 6 a.m. The order allows many essential activities, including outdoor exercise, […]
Xpress announces staff cuts
Xpress announces staff reductions in response to business impacts of the COVID-19 epidemic.
News briefs: Asheville drafts tree ordinance, seeks Haywood-Page feedback
Three draft design concepts for the city-owned Haywood-Page properties were presented during a public work session on the issue Feb. 17, and residents can comment on those designs via online survey through Sunday, March 14.
News briefs: Xpress wins for community coverage, Asheville school board affirms superintendent selection
Announced at the N.C. Press Association’s annual banquet in Raleigh on Feb. 27, Xpress’ wins also included a second-place finish in the General Excellence category for the state’s largest community newspapers and individual awards for five staff members.
Health roundup: Film highlights uninsured WNC residents
A new documentary film produced by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s Medicaid Covers Us campaign highlights two Western North Carolina residents who lack access to health insurance. Also in this week’s health and wellness roundup: Plenty of news from AdventHealth Hendersonville, Pardee hosts a celebration of life and a new local wellness podcast.
2020 Primary Voter Guide: Q&A with candidates for local, national offices
In preparation for the March primary, Xpress sent questions to all candidates in contested races for their party’s nomination to various local and national offices. Responses from candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives, N.C. General Assembly, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners and Asheville City Council are all collected here.
News in brief: Go Local Week announced; hotel policies recommended by land use experts
Representatives from the Urban Land Institute shared their recommendations during a Jan. 30 community meeting to aim to help city officials manage hotel development in wake of the one-year hotel moratorium.
Candidates for N.C. House District 117 — Democratic and Republican
Candidates in the Republican primary for the N.C. House of Representatives District 117 seat give their answers for the Mountain Xpress voter guide.
Candidates for N.C. Senate District 49 — Democratic
Candidates in the Democratic primary for the N.C. Senate District 49 seat give their answers for the Mountain Xpress voter guide.
Candidates for N.C. Senate District 48 — Democratic
Candidates in the Democratic primary for the N.C. Senate District 48 seat give their answers for the Mountain Xpress voter guide.