In the Spotlight: Congressional race heats up
Volume
27
/ Issue 5
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Randy Molton
Who will represent Western North Carolina in U.S. House District 11? The upcoming election pits Henderson County resident Madison Cawthorn, 25, a Republican, against Morris “Moe” Davis, 62, a Democrat from Asheville — and the differences between the two candidates couldn’t be more stark.
arts
Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle makes history with her debut novel
"Even as We Breathe" is a retrospective, coming-of-age tale replete with youthful romance, family secrets, murder and prisoners of war. Set at the Grove Park Inn during World War II,…A&E roundup: Locally produced short film debuts at two festivals
Jeff Corpening's three-part anthology movie plays digital festivals in Burbank and Raleigh, Rabbit Rabbit opens, plus other local arts news.food
Fire up the grill for Labor Day weekend
WNC meat and seafood purveyors bid farewell to summer with grilling tips and ideas.ASAP expands Double SNAP program at weekly tailgate markets
The program, explains communications coordinator Sarah Hart, allows the market to make a 100 percent match on dollars spent through SNAP. “People swipe their SNAP card for $5 and get…living
Proposed regional network could energize greenway efforts
From Mars Hill in the north to Rosman in the south, from Black Mountain in the east to Maggie Valley in the west, the Hellbender Regional Trail system would link…Outdoor running surges in popularity during the pandemic
Running is making a resurgence: From people who found running as a way to get out of the house and stay active, to die-hard marathoners, the pandemic is prompting people…news
Amanda Jo Cary starts nonprofit to bridge digital divide
When everything shifted online, Cary quickly realized the need for reliable computer access. Now, she works to distribute donated laptops to recently incarcerated people.Asheville Archives: Foreign diplomats held hostage at the Grove Park Inn, 1942
On April 3, 1942, Axis diplomats were interned at Grove Park Inn. The 221 prisoners of war were the first in a series of detainees confined to the resort that…WNC’s congressional seat may truly be in play this year
The contest to represent Western North Carolina in the U.S. House features candidates from different generations with different backgrounds and very different ideas about what needs to happen next in…Campbell outlines process to ‘reimagine’ policing
Starting next week, the city of Asheville will hold virtual public meetings to discuss what City Manager Debra Campbell preferred to call “reimagining” the Asheville Police Department.opinion
Letter: Be aware of what your meat purchase supports
"Many who avoid clothing made in sweatshops and who buy Equal Exchange coffee and chocolate may be unaware what they are supporting when they purchase meat."Letter: Why didn’t someone help driver make bail?
"I thought Asheville has a bail reform group that helps people in jail make bail."Letter: We can talk about HIV and prevent it with PrEP
"We have providers of this medication all over the state, especially here in Asheville, where you can contact WNCAP (Western NC AIDS Project)."Letter: How welcoming is Asheville to people of less means?
"I couldn't help wondering how our 'native' population, of all races, who are struggling with gentrification, unaffordable housing, nonliving wages and income inequality might be feeling when they hear that…Presidential visit