Jump-Start: Local candidates see surge from presidential race
Volume
31
/ Issue 4
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Randy Molton
With Kamala Harris now at the top of the Democratic ticket, and on the heels of former President Donald Trump's recent rally in Asheville, local candidates and supporters of both presidential hopefuls discuss what impact, if any, the national race will have on local campaigns.
arts
Life lessons from creatives on navigating disappointments
Asheville-area artists hear "no" on a regular basis, yet develop the grit and determination to keep going.On the Record: City Council candidate Kevan Frazier on cover songs, multifamily housing and grants
A native to Western North Carolina, Kevan Frazier says cheap rent is what initially drew many artists to the city. If elected to Asheville City Council, one of his top…Best Medicine with Eric Brown: Is there a good place in Asheville for toddlers to race dogs?
Best of WNC has arrived, and some from this month's latest cohort of comedians want to know where is the best place to go to see unique athletic competitions.New exhibit uses Mexican hammocks to explore multiple themes
Draped, shaped and painted hammocks examine concepts ranging from Yucatan culture to weightlessness to the natural world. The show runs through Saturday, Sept. 21, at Tracey Morgan Gallery.Around town: Harvest Records turns 20
The West Asheville record store celebrates a milestone anniversary, local vocalists reflect on touring with Dr. Dog, plus more area arts news.food
What’s new in food: Chef Luis Martinez launches Taqueria Rosita in West Asheville
The new restaurant at The Odd on Haywood Road features the flavors of the chef's native Oaxaca, Mexico. Also in this week's food news: Leicester Labor Day BBQ at Addison…living
Gardening with Xpress: Fungi, fall carrots and elderberry harvests
Fungi in the garden can be either helpful or harmful. Plus, tips for making the most of this season's elderberry harvests and advice for planting fall carrot crops.news
Local candidates see surge from presidential race
With Kamala Harris now at the top of the Democratic ticket, and former President Donald Trump's recent rally in Asheville, local candidates and supporters discuss what impact, if any, the…Team works to protect ice-age era Roan Mountain ecosystem
Mountain-top berry bushes are pushing out the rare species. UNCA and SAHC are trying to push back.Pride display drives Yancey County library out of regional system
The Yancey County Board of Commissioners voted June 28 to remove the Yancey County library from the regional library system. The potential impact on services is unknown.County, school boards discuss priorities in unusual joint meeting
On Aug. 22, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners called a first-of-its-kind joint meeting within the Asheville City and Buncombe County boards of education to identify the three elected bodies’…County appoints 11 to short-term rental committee
Diverse panel named to help draft regulations regarding short-term rentals after initial attempts met headwinds.opinion
Letter: We can still talk about Vance without the monument
"The 'visioning plan' currently approved by the City Council foresees a Pack Square Plaza that contains something better than a new monument — an open “gathering space” where Ashevilleans can…Letter: Jail annex could help ‘frequent flyers’
"I especially support his recommendation that selected street offenders be housed in the jail’s 'annex,' currently unused, next to the jail building."Garbage in
Letter: Library melee shows need to practice nonviolence
"In these deeply divided and perilous times, we all need to learn and practice skills that will defuse rather than escalate."Letter: New housing does not threaten Asheville families
"Asheville families are not under threat from new housing; they are under threat from a lack of housing. That’s why we have a process for zoning variances in the first…Film festering