Fabrice Julien, an assistant professor of health and wellness at UNC Asheville, discusses making time for physical activities and the benefits of exercise on a person’s mental health.
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Health checkup: Offering spiritual guidance to student athletes
Kelsey Davis, director of Blue Ridge Service Corps and Campus Missioner at Western Carolina University and the University of North Carolina – Asheville, discusses her role of providing collegiate athletes spiritual guidance and the challenges athletes face.
Health checkup: Patience and access
Joe Wilkerson, founder of Body-Integrated Psychotherapy, discusses his efforts to serve the community and the problem of the wellness-as-commodity model.
Health checkup: More than self-defense
Tony Morris, the owner of Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts, discusses misconceptions about martial arts, as well as the physical and mental benefits of the form.
Health checkup: Working with and for the community
Ameena Batada, co-director of the University of North Carolina – Asheville – UNC – Gillings Master of Public Health program, discusses community support, her work to address health inequities and the power of friendship.
Health checkup: Loneliness and connection
Alan Muskrat, founder of No Taste Like Home, discusses the ways loneliness fuels addictions, the importance of community and seeking peace within one’s own body.
Health checkup: An integrative approach to medicine
Sara Mills, owner of Acupuncture Center of Asheville, discusses the importance of combining Chinese medicine and Western medicine.
Health checkup: Taking advantage of city offerings
Wayne Simmons, operations manager for Asheville Parks & Recreation, speaks about health and wellness programs that the city offers, the benefits of physical activity and his favorite ways to stray in shape.
(HUMOR) Xpressers almanac: What’s ahead for 2023?
What will Chuck Edwards find in outgoing Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s abandoned Washington office? How will clever Asheville residents avoid paying for parking? Xpress staffers offer their satirical predictions for the year ahead.
City of Asheville asks customers for water conservation
System wide customer communication from the City of Asheville: NOTICE: The extremely low temperatures and high water demand continues to place an unusual strain on the City of Asheville’s water distribution system. Please consider conserving water and delaying unnecessary water use for the next 24-48 hours to help avoid low or no water pressure for […]
United Way announces pilot Community Investment Committee openings
Press release from United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County: United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County announced an opportunity for people to join a newly established Community Investment Committee. Members of the committee will be responsible for co-creating a new application process and ultimately deciding which organizations or initiatives will benefit from an investment of […]
City of Asheville announces applications for CDBG, HOME and Housing Trust Fund are available
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville’s Community and Economic Development Department is now accepting applications for CDBG and HOME grant funds, and for the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) for fiscal year 2023-24. The Community and Economic Development Department manages and administers programs for Asheville and for a four-county consortium, consisting […]
Code Purple in effect through Wednesday, Dec. 28 in Buncombe County
From Buncombe Homeless Coalition: The purpose of the Code Purple procedure is to provide a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe County shelters and other organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter to people experiencing homelessness when the temperature is at or below 32 degrees (including windchill). During Code Purple, participating shelters will provide more beds with fewer requirements than […]
Year in Review: Readers shared opinions on growth, environment, homelessness and more
Readers had a lot to say in 2022 about a host of local issues — from our region’s growth and development to the environment, homelessness and more.
2022 General Election Voter Guide
In preparation for the 2022 general election of Tuesday, Nov. 8, Xpress sent questions to all candidates in contested local races representing Buncombe County voters. Responses from candidates for the N.C. General Assembly, Buncombe County-level races, Asheville city government and local school boards are all collected here.
2022 General Voter Guide: Buncombe County Sheriff
General election candidates for the 2022 Buncombe County Sheriff race share their positions with Xpress.
2022 General Voter Guide: Asheville City Board of Education
Candidates in the Asheville City Board of Education 2022 general election share their positions with Xpress.
2022 General Voter Guide: Asheville City Council
General election candidates for the 2022 Asheville City Council race share their positions with Xpress.
2022 General Voter Guide: Buncombe County bond referendums
In November’s general election, Buncombe County citizens will vote on two bond referendums that could together authorize up to $70 million in county borrowing for open space conservation and affordable housing projects.
2022 General Voter Guide: Buncombe County Board of Education
Candidates in the 2022 Buncombe County Board of Education general election share their positions with Xpress.
2022 General Voter Guide: Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
General election candidates for the 2022 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners races share their positions with Xpress.