Out of the Mud: Marshall rebuilds
Volume
31
/ Issue 14
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Caleb Johnson
The French Broad River rose to about 27 feet in the town of Marshall, destroying much of the downtown. Despite the large-scale destruction, many in the community have volunteered their time and effort to clear mud and debris from the surviving buildings. Meanwhile, business owners are determined to reopen as soon as they can. This weeks’ cover features, starting left, Joel Friedman and Josh Copus.
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Smart Bets: The Lost Weekend
John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s long love story is infamous; not as well-known is Lennon’s intimate relationship with his assistant May Pang. The 18-month affair — from late 1973 through…Songwriter Adam Pope shares a story of sorrow and solidarity
Singer-songwriter Adam Pope discusses his live performance at the recent candlelight vigil in downtown Asheville.Women in Business: Community and mutual support
"For new business owners, it's crucial to understand that while it may not take long to master the craft of what you're selling, if you intend to have employees, serving…Smart Bets: Vessels of Merriment
The exhibit features handmade drinking and serving vessels from 17 U.S. ceramics artisans.food
Ashleigh Shanti’s debut cookbook explores the South that shaped her
From Southern Appalachia to the Lowcountry, the celebrated Asheville chef's first cookbook traces her life's journey and the roots of her identity through food.Fresh Dish: Camille Cogswell on baking stardom, legacy ovens and pie crust
The Asheville native talks about her James Beard Award, the events that brought her to Madison County, how to heat up a wood-fire brick oven and the secret to perfect…Smart Bets: Knuckle Deep BBQ Fest
With its usual location destroyed by flooding, this year's event moves to The Mule on Sweeten Creek Road.Smart Bets: Pawpaw ice cream release
The Hop partners with Milkwood Meadows Farm and Asheville GreenWorks to highlight the underappreciated fruit.living
Health professionals help residents unpack feelings of dread and uncertainty post-Helene
Local mental health therapists, healers offer solace as residents enter next phase of storm's lingering aftermath.news
Women in Business: Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart
"Owning a business is a spiritual experience that’ll challenge all of your beliefs and sense of self," says Jesse Rosenblum, owner of Liminal Sōma.Women in Business: A sense of identity and belonging
"One thing I urge any aspiring entrepreneur to do is ask for help when there is something overwhelming them," says Eva Rodriguez-Cué, owner of Haywood Famous.Golden Agers: Garden is volunteer’s happy spot
Master gardener, jewelry maker finds the perfect spot to put down roots.Local business owners navigate relief resources
As business owners begin to rebuild their livelihoods in the wake of Helene, financial relief efforts are beginning to take shape in Western North Carolina.Marshall cleans up after Helene against all odds
As they watched floodwaters engulf their town, business owners Josh Copus and Joel Friedman wondered if this was the end of Marshall. But friends, strangers and the U.S. Army stepped…Women in Business: Message of shamelessness, expression and hope
"Before launching a business every entrepreneur should know that your business will have seasons. Seasons of preparation, tending, harvest and fallowness. It's normal to experience all of them," says Faith…Women in Business: On the way to achieving your big-picture goal
"Entrepreneurship, especially for a small farm business at its start, is a major balancing act between the manual labor involved and the hustle of developing social media content and promotional…Creating space for women business owners
With her most recent venture, Mad Genius Studios, Shawndra Russell is committed to creating community and improving access to resources for WNC women in business.Flooded before opening day, much-anticipated RAD restaurants seek high ground
Gourmand, Black Cat Sandwich Co. and ButterPunk were poised to open in the RAD when floodwaters set them adrift.West Asheville’s Double Crown raises the bar for disaster relief
Bartenders and other employees from the Double Crown turned the bar into a mutual aid hub in the days following Tropical Storm Helene.Women in Business: Magic in the making
"It is incredible the amount of diversity Magic players have from bartenders, lawyers, teachers, baristas, kids — really it is a game that spans not just age but professions," says…Women in Business: ‘Education is freedom’
"The bottom line is that education influences everyone and everything," says Brianne Hudak, founder and head of school at Journeys School for the Gifted and Talented.Local Jews endure ongoing antisemitism
Local reactions to the Israel-Hamas war have stirred strong feelings from Zionists and pro-Palestinian activists. Underlying their disagreement is Asheville's history of long-simmering antisemitism.Tourism plummets in the wake of Helene
With lodging and sales tax revenues down, the region could face an economic crisis on top of a natural disaster.Local governments ask for state, federal help to address Helene aftermath
Local governments throughout Western North Carolina are facing a number of critical needs in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene, including temporary housing, infrastructure repair and debris removal.opinion
Letter: Thanks to all the Helene heroes
"This has been a spiritual experience that none of us will ever forget. COVID separated us; Helene united us!"My Story: Helene, Howland Road and the Scooby van
Xpress asked readers to share their experiences of Tropical Storm Helene. This is one of those stories.H2EWW