Political Climbers: 16 candidates compete to replace Meadows
Volume
26
/ Issue 29
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Randy Molton
Readers, it’s time to get informed about the political hopefuls vying for your votes. In Part I of the Xpress Voter Guide, we offer Q&As with the candidates aiming to replace outgoing Rep. Mark Meadows for his District 11 congressional seat.
arts
LEAF Global Arts center opens on The Block
The LEAF Global Arts center will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, Feb. 14 with a series of events.Tall Tall Trees launches a new album at Ambrose West
“One of the reasons I felt comfortable living [in Asheville was because] there are some amazing musicians here who I’ve become friends with," says Mike Savino. "I’ve felt very welcomed…Smart Bets: The Occult Feminine
The Living Arts Foundation’s latest show debuts Feb. 13.Valentine’s Day happenings in and around Asheville
Asheville's newest Valentine's Day soirée doesn’t quite embody traditional romance.Smart Bets: Flamenco Vivo
The acclaimed dance company performs at Diana Wortham Theatre, Feb. 14 and 15.Smart Bets: Goodnight, Troublemaker
The Sublime Theater's new play debuts Feb. 13 at at The BeBe Theater.Smart Bets: Jenn Shapland
The author discusses her new book at Malaprop's on Feb. 13.food
Carolina Beer Guy: Couples discuss working together in Asheville’s brewing industry
For Valentine's Day, couples from Sweeten Creek, Hillman, Highland, Asheville Brewing and Ginger's Revenge talk about sharing a workplace.Hearty stock: Soup is on the menu this winter in WNC
High-quality ingredients, skill and a lot of time — often up to two days — go into the preparation of the soups at many Asheville-area restaurants.Small bites: Dining out for Valentine’s Day
Where to eat for Valentine's Day? You've got options. Also: Asheville Celtic Festival debuts; Doc Brown’s BBQ hosts a vegan pop-up; and plenty more in this week's Small bites.movies
Screen Scene: Local film news
Two WNC farmers are featured in a new health care documentary and the monthly Asheville Filmmaker Mixer features a Producers Panel Q&A.news
A Turn for the Worst?
ASHEVILLE, N.C.Ready, Aim, Misfire?
ASHEVILLE, N.C.Asheville Archives: Langston Hughes addresses the Allen High School, 1949
Poet Langston Hughes visited Asheville in 1949, offering a series of talks. Not everyone in town agreed on the poet's merit.Anti-Chaining
ASHEVILLE, N.C.Public health nurses offer community-based care
Public health nursing is all about getting out into the community to improve people’s health where they live, work and eat. It may not be glamorous, but it’s an opportunity…Hot seat: City Council candidates stake positions at forum
All nine Asheville City Council candidates shared their thoughts and ideas on everything from climate change to raising employee wages at the Asheville City Council Candidate Forum hosted by Mountain…Overflow crowd debates gun policy at Buncombe commission
Most of those who spoke were in support of declaring Buncombe a “Second Amendment sanctuary” where officials would pledge not to enact or enforce laws that threaten the right to…Candidates for U.S. House of Representatives District 11 — Republican
Candidates in the Republican primary for North Carolina's U.S. House of Representatives District 11 seat give their answers for the Mountain Xpress voter guide.Candidates for U.S. House of Representatives District 11 — Democratic
Candidates in the Democratic primary for North Carolina's U.S. House of Representatives District 11 seat give their answers for the Mountain Xpress voter guide.opinion
Letter: ‘Conserve’ doesn’t reflect actions
"However, I get confused applying the term conserve, as stated by Mr. [Carl] Mumpower, to a few of the 95 regulations the current administration has rolled back."Letter: Wells balances needs of preservation and growth
"She’s a careful decision-maker who does what she says she will do. We need that kind of thoughtfulness and accountability in our elected officials in Buncombe County."Letter: Smith says he’s a progressive Democrat for state Senate
"We have an old state law from the 1980s that’s forcing us to spend 75% of our tax revenue on more advertising for tourism. Almost no other county in North…Letter: Scarce staffing at Mission raises concerns
"I wondered if the skeleton crew extended to the part of the hospital where sick patients needed constant care and, if so, what risk this put the patients in."Letter: Wells is well-prepared to serve county residents
"As a lifelong resident of Buncombe County who has developed a stellar reputation as an educator, farmer/landowner, activist/supporter of environmental sustainability and responsibility, Terri is very well-prepared to serve Buncombe…Letter: Contact legislators to support ERA
"Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment is in sight, and this time, North Carolina should be part of history and not left behind."