Under Pressure: Local restaurants still struggle to find staff
Volume
28
/ Issue 2
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Irene Olds
Despite a statewide drop in the unemployment rate, many local restaurant owners are having a difficult time attracting new hires. Staff shortages are forcing some to restructure their operations. Meanwhile, other owners say they can’t compete with signing bonuses and other financial incentives that have lured employees away.
arts
Asheville Printmakers unite for inaugural Invitational Group Show
The independent alliance of artists broadly define the medium of “the print” to encompass a wide range of processes and content, using creative approaches both traditional and experimental.Around town: Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre returns to indoor shows
The Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre prepares to greet live audiences again. Plus: Panelists will discuss Asheville's historic Shiloh community; Hendersonville gives an up-close look at its vehicles; and the Sourwood…food
Staffing shortages continue to plague local restaurants
Editor’s note: Local restaurants continue to adjust operations based on health guidelines. Check individual websites for the latest updated requirements. Despite Gov. Roy Cooper’s May 14 executive order lifting all…What’s new in food: Noble Cider reimagines its downtown location
Noble Cider reinvents its downtown presence, plus ASAP's Appalachian Farms Feeding Families program expands, a new tailgate market emerges in Leicester, Sunflower Diner shutters and more local food news.living
Blue Cross NC expands transgender health care coverage
Facial feminization surgery and voice lessons for transgender people are now covered by the largest health insurance provider in the state. On July 1, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of…Green in brief: Cherokee establish framework for medical marijuana cultivation
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council passed an ordinance on Aug. 5 allowing production and use of the crop, which the body had previously voted to decriminalize on…news
Q&A with Phyllis Lang, founding member of Friends of Buncombe County Special Collections
The statute of limitations long ago expired on the small misdemeanor Phyllis Lang may or may not have committed as a teenage volunteer at the small library in her hometown…New exhibit chronicles South Slope and Southside history
The South Slope Neighborhood Association has created an exhibit of six weatherproof panels that chronicle important topics and people from far before the current food and beverage boom.News in brief: Buncombe Homeowner Grant Program accepting applications
Buncombe County Homeowner Grant Program accepting applications Eligible homeowners in Buncombe County can now apply for the Buncombe County Homeowner Grant Program. The new initiative, funded by the county, city…Asheville floats zoning changes to boost dense development
The city’s urban centers initiative, as well as updates to open-space requirements for new projects, are meant to encourage denser development patterns, supporting less car-dependent communities and increasing the city’s…County recommends return to masking in indoor public spaces
The recommendation aligns with the guidance of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which called for universal indoor masking “in areas of substantial or high transmission” on July…opinion
Letter: Public should support educators in job of guiding students
"Educators have a duty to educate and guide students. It’s no easy task and deserves public support."Letter: Charlotte Street project will actually help Asheville
"Preservation at all costs is not the answer."Letter: Protect Crab Creek community from storage facility, overdevelopment
"Why sacrifice the majestic beauty of the Crab Creek community for 1,000 storage units that add no value to the community or environment?"