Reformer in chief: Hooper on policing in Asheville
Volume
23
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Able Allen
The most pivotal law enforcement figure in Asheville is relative newcomer Tammy Hooper, chief of the city’s police department. Xpress recently sat down with Hooper for an extended interview about her role as leader, the state of the department and police-community relations.
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Malaprop’s hosts an array of local authors in October
Get a preview from the authors themselves when three local authors, one former local poet and a noteworthy regional writer share their newest works at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe.River Whyless brings its ‘We All the Light’ tour home
Though their current tour includes a show at Las Vegas' House of Blues and the revered Mountain Stage in West Virginia, the four musicians of River Whyless are most excited…Smart bets: Lidija Dimkovska
Poet and novelist Lidija Dimkovska presents the English translation of her award-winning book A Spare Life at Malaprop's on Wednesday, Oct. 12.October brings horror to many theater productions
Horror is king at Asheville Community Theatre, The Magnetic Theatre and North Carolina Company Stage. Serial killers, axe murderers and mysterious fiends all take front and center, leaving a few…5Point Film Festival doubles down for second year in Asheville
For its sophomore Asheville iteration, 5Point Adventure Film Festival expands to four days of movies and outdoor events.Smart bets: Isaiah Rice photography collection
A selection of historic works by hobbyist photographer Isaiah Rice will move from UNCA's library to be displayed at WCQS. The opening reception is on Friday, Oct. 7.Smart bets: Ras Alan
Ras Alan's 25 Years of Appalachian Reggae tour stops at Salvage Station on Saturday, Oct. 8, and at 185 King Street on Saturday, Nov. 5.Smart bets: Andy Hendrickson
This exasperated guy next door performs at the Millroom on Friday, Oct. 7.Conscious party: Local musicians come together for Imagine Lennon benefit concert
Dozens of local musicians will play music from John Lennon's catalogue in support of arts nonprofit Aurora Studio & Gallery. The donation-based concert is at Highland Brewing Co., on Friday,…food
Beer Scout: Local cideries celebrate fall fruit, industry growth and CiderFest NC
Bold Rock, Noble and Urban Orchard discuss the state of the local cider industry.Putting it on the line
Line cooks are the backbone of restaurants. They toil behind the scenes and spend long hours on their feet but get very little of the glory. “The job is physically…Asheville Plant-Based Face-Off challenges chefs to highlight vegan cuisine
A monthlong initiative of Asheville Vegan Outreach and No Evil Foods highlights the meat-free cuisine of more than a dozen local restaurants.Small bites: Taco Throwdown at The Grey Eagle Taqueria
The Grey Eagle hosts a taco competition, chef Katie Button celebrates the publication of her first cookbook, Siam Thai Restaurant opens in North Asheville, Living Web Farms offers a pair…living
Learn to build a mobile walk-in cooler
Learn to build a mobile or stationary walk-in cooler for a variety of purposes at a two-part workshop offered by the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy on Oct. 9 and 23.Precision medicine leads to personalized care in Asheville
What if a medical practitioner told you it was possible to look into the future of your health? To predict what illnesses you might get and what medications could be helpful or harmful to you? While…movies
Screen scene: Local film news
Selections for the second annual Tryon International Film Festival include works from Amy and Robert Redford and Hendersonville director David Weintraub.news
Forest farming can bring economic, environmental benefits to WNC
While growing food and other crops beneath the forest canopy isn't new — it's been practiced by indigenous and traditional cultures around the world for centuries — a new focus…Blood and ballots: African-Americans’ battle for the vote in WNC
“Unquestionably," writes Judge Motz in the fourth circuits repeal of the voter ID law, "North Carolina has a long history of race discrimination generally and race-based vote suppression in particular.”…Reformer: Chief Tammy Hooper talks APD business
The most pivotal law enforcement figure in Asheville is relative newcomer Tammy Hooper, chief of the city’s police department. Xpress recently sat down with Hooper for an extended interview about…opinion
Letter writer: Holocaust comparison is disturbing
'Apparently, the reader's singleminded disagreement with raising and killing animals for their meat has blinded her to the crimes that have been and continue to be committed throughout history by…Letter writer: Lawsuit over Trump rally doesn’t stand a chance
"Why does the Asheville Citizen-Times write a story about Mumpower every time he gets five people at a "press conference" and says he is going to find a lawyer and…Letter writer: Grounded play explores dilemma of war
"The dilemma of war, all wars, and human violence, whether individually, or done by society as a whole, emerges as the central theme and reminds us how little progress we…Held at pipeline-point
Letter writer: How will RAD’s redevelopment affect Southside residents?
"Is the city interested in offsetting this issue and maintaining and growing diverse communities — starting with folks who have been in Asheville decades upon decades?"The waiting is the hardest part
Don’t cut Big Ivy
"Let’s keep Big Ivy just the way it is — wild, scenic, adventurous and uncut."Letter writer: Celebrate Walk/Bike to School Day with Rainbow Community School
"Research by Donnelly and Lambourne (2011) has shown that after 20 minutes of physical activity, students tested better in reading, spelling and math and were more likely to read above…