Making Contact: Tracing effort gears up
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Local COVID-19 contact tracers are a key element in Gov. Roy Cooper’s three-phase plan to loosen statewide stay-home restrictions. Xpress checks in on how WNC efforts are gearing up for the challenge.
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Smart Bets: Kim Jones
The Gerton-based artist's first children's book was published on April 20.Philo Reitzel chronicles his road to sobriety on new album
The local hip-hop artist's new album "Live the Life" is a complex, honest look at his difficult journey.Local music teachers pivot to digital lessons
Area music educators have been able to continue teaching digitally, but agree that video lessons are no substitute for in-person learning.food
Local chefs celebrate Mother’s Day in the kitchen with their kids
“I think it’s hard for people who are used to doing it for a living, where you have to be fast," says Sand Hill Kitchen owner and chef Jamie Wade.…The Hop Ice Cream Cafe partners with #AshevilleStrong to create specialty flavors
The more collaborations, the better for everyone,” says The Hop co-owner Greg Garrison.Luxury chocolate maker pivots from bonbon molds to face shields
“The face shields are a necessity for people putting their lives on the line,” says Refined Designs Chocolate owner Timothy Maguire. “The chocolates are a morale booster, and we’re happy…movies
Smart Bets: Controlled Chaos Film Festival
Western Carolina University's annual showcase of student films will screen online May 8.news
Asheville Archives: What residents learned in the immediate aftermath of the 1918 influenza
“I have no desire to frighten Asheville or to create any unnecessary alarm," declared Dr. Carl V. Reynolds on Sept. 6, 1919. "But I do feel that the public should…Genova Diagnostics settles billing fraud claims for up to $43M
According to a complaint filed with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina in May 2018, the Asheville-based company allegedly sought and received payment for fecal,…COVID-19 inspires creative instruction
Local artist Cleaster Cotton confronts COVID-19 on the canvas.A key element in state plans for easing restrictions gears up
Local contact tracers describe the methods used for notifying a person they've tested positive for COVID-19 — and what comes next. As the state formulates a plan to slowly ease…Quarantine creates hard choices for a single parent
Meagan Taylor and her seven-year-old daughter, Fred, are missing out on hugs and cuddles right now. The two have found themselves forced to face the challenges of the pandemic while…Green in brief: Buncombe backs Craggy scenic designation, Duke releases net-zero carbon report
At an April 21 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners lent their unanimous support to designating 16,000 acres of the Pisgah National Forest in the county’s northeast as the…News roundup: $5M in tourism relief passes GA, Pack Library launches senior outreach
The legislative change allows the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority to use $5 million from its Tourism Product Development Fund — which previously had to be allocated to nonprofit entities…Shelter ‘a blessing’ during pandemic
Yulon Ferguson has been sheltering at the Harrahs Cherokee Center - Asheville since it opened on April 8. “I am a worrier, but I’m trying not to be anxious and…opinion
Letter: Thanks for Duke’s rate hike information
"I greatly appreciate the information."Letter: Unintentional lessons about recycling from Earth Fare
"COVID-19 should be a stark reminder that we always live in uncertain times and we should conserve our resources that we may be better prepared to make it through the…Letter: Advocate for fair districts reform
"[W]e cannot afford to lose representation for hard-to-count communities that are often already disenfranchised in our electoral system."Letter: Call to save the Postal Service
"Did you know the Postal Service is not funded by taxpayer money but relies completely on revenue created by postage and postal services?"Letter: Homeless in hotels
"Way to go again, fake 'progressive' NIMBY speculators!"Letter: Grocery workers should wear masks
"Grocery store employees need to be wearing masks."Letter: Cut Buncombe’s jail numbers to reduce COVID-19 risks
"BCDC will pose serious health risks to our entire community until its population is capped at 130 inmates."Rising to the occasion: The Gospel According to Jerry
"There are some pronounced similarities between World War II and the current pandemic."Campaign fever
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.Gone and bear it
Coloring for the win
Inspired by Xpress’ recent back cover coloring page provided by Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co., the group organized a coloring contest. Thirty participants, both children and adults, submitted their works.…