Humor Issue 2022
Volume
28
/ Issue 23
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Brent Brown
2021 ran Western North Carolina a bit ragged, so it’s time to catch a breather with our annual Humor Issue. You’ll find wacky predictions for the coming year, a full spread of local cartoons, a take on Asheville- area dating and much more.
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Local author examines Western North Carolina’s violent past
In her latest book, Murder in the Mountains: Historic True Crime in Western North Carolina, local author Nadia Dean examines 10 deadly crimes from the region's past.Asheville comedians address important local issues
From superheroes to architectural fantasies, these Asheville comedians thrive when put on the spot.Around Town: Local workshops teach shoemaking skills
An award-winning shoemaker will offer a series of shoemaking workshops. Plus, the Center for Craft celebrates Cherokee basketmaking, Pink Dog Creative highlights nine artists and the Museum of the Cherokee…food
What’s new in food: Faux Lox Foods launches in Asheville
Vegans and vegetarians craving a lox bagel now have options thanks to Faux Lox Foods. Also: television personality Samantha Brown visits Asheville; Metro Wines hosts its latest tasting; and more!living
Charles George VA leads virtual reality use for veterans
Caitlin Rawlins, innovation specialist for the Western North Carolina Veteran Affairs Health Care System, remembers vividly the first time that a patient at the Charles George Department of Veterans Affairs…news
Asheville Archives: Billy Borne’s 1922 cartoons
As in years past, we revisit cartoonist Billy Borne‘s work as part of our latest Humor Issue. For over two decades, starting in 1907, Borne offered commentary on local, national…(HUMOR) Xpressers almanac: What will 2022 bring?
Will Madison Cawthorn greet WNC with "Hello, Cleveland!" after completely losing track of his district? Will the Asheville's reparations end up as a lifetime supply of CBD products to take…Weaverville reconsiders water treatment expansion plan
A proposed doubling of Weaverville's water treatment capacity has met with cost concerns from town officials and environmental worries from some local residents.opinion
Letter: The importance of family
"North Carolina and South Carolina have been a region through the years that has championed family values."Letter: I want a divorce, too
"I live in NC-11, and I also want a divorce from Madison Cawthorn!"Letter: General Assembly needs to work together
"First, he noted that the maps drawn for North Carolina followed previous court orders. That in no way should imply that the maps were drawn fairly."Letter: Let City Council know concerns about green space reduction
"There is so much wrong with this reduction in green space that I am in horror that it is even being entertained here in Asheville."Letter: Why should tax dollars support homeless?
"I do not see why my tax dollars should be used to continue to support this toxic way of living."Letter: Why destroy homeless camp?
"Call the DOT and ask why and where it had planned to help them go so they could be safe, warm and not upset commerce and tourists."Letter: Vindicated that idiotic kitchen ban lifted
"What a totally moronic waste of tax dollars and what an amazing example of bureaucratic stupidity."