Michael Kane Studio is where Kane creates his clothes by using the Japanese dyeing technique Shibori, a method of binding and/or stitching a fabric so that the restricted areas absorb the dye to make irregular patterns and shapes.
Parking quiz: Do you know these five lesser-known downtown parking areas?
You’re driving around downtown Asheville, cursing the parking situation because spots are proving hard to find. Fear not, for the spots are out there. Drivers just need to know where to look.
Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding campaigns
Crowdfunding platforms make it possible for individuals and organizations of any size to harness social networks and raise startup capital for projects that might otherwise fail due to lack of funding. Each week, Xpress highlights notable Western North Carolina crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd.
Breakfast in Brevard: From eggs to beignets
From classic eggs and toast to New Orleans beignets to vegan smoothies, the mountain community of Brevard has a growing number of choices for morning meals out on the town.
Asheville Beer Week: Beer — it’s what’s for dinner
A recent Asheville Beer Week beer dinner collaboration between Sunny Point Café and Wedge Brewing Co. resulted in a vegetarian-friendly feast that highlighted the talents of both brewer and chef.
Patrick McHenry
Patrick McHenry (I) City of residence: Denver, N.C. Occupation: Previously worked in real estate Political experience: Six terms in U.S. House of Representatives, one term in N.C. House Do you believe having three primary contenders is representative of your performance and/or a fractured Republican Party? PM: I am encouraged the 10th District has multiple individuals […]
Jeffrey Baker
Jeffrey Baker City of residence: Mount Holly, N.C. Occupation: Self-employed private investigator Political experience: None Why are you running against six-term incumbent Rep. Patrick McHenry? JB: McHenry has let the voters of the 10th District down. He runs as a conservative but receives an F rating from all conservative groups. In December of 2015 McHenry […]
Jeff Gregory
Jeff Gregory City of residence: Shelby, N.C. Occupation: Retired postmaster Political experience: I have voluntarily served our country and federal government for 30 years, both in the military and as a retired postmaster. Why are you running against six-term incumbent Rep. Patrick McHenry? JG: McHenry is a career politician who is only concerned with his […]
Albert Wiley, Jr.
Albert Wiley, Jr. City of residence: Indian Beach, N.C. Occupation: Physician, DOE first responder, former nuclear engineer Political Experience: Appointed by Governor Tommy Thompson,(WI), to State of Wisconsin Biotechnology Council and Nuclear Waste Committee. I have been a previous candidate, for U.S. Congressman or Senator. This is my 7th, self-funded primary election campaign. Why are you running […]
Rick Bryson
Rick Bryson City of residence: Bryson City, N.C. Occupation: Industrial public relations; Bryson City alderman Political experience: Lifetime Democrat; lost bid for Swain County school board; Bryson City alderman since 2013 If you advance, do you believe you have a legitimate chance to defeat two-term incumbent Mark Meadows? RB: Absolutely. Meadows has done less than […]
Tom Hill
Tom Hill City of residence: Zirconia, N.C. Occupation: Retired aerospace scientist; Ph.D. in physics Political experience: Led a successful citizen effort to remove former Henderson County Sheriff Rick Davis from office for sexual misconduct. Served as spokesman for a successful citizen effort to prevent large electrical transmission lines from being constructed in Henderson County. Democratic […]
Letter writer: Forum Sunday will address Duke Energy’s plan for substation next to Isaac Dickson Elementary School
“As a parent of three children who attend Asheville City Schools and a family practice physician in the community, I was shocked to learn of Duke Energy’s plans to build a power substation next to the new Isaac Dickson Elementary School.”
Letter writer: City of Asheville should fund and build apartments for homeless veterans
“if the city of Asheville really wants to fulfill the mayor’s promise to Michelle Obama to end veteran’s homelessness, it is going to have to figure out a way to fund and build a veterans apartment building or create some affordable housing for veterans another way.”
MemoryCare hosts benefit film screening for families with Alzheimer’s
On Tuesday, May 26, Asheville nonprofit MemoryCare hosted a special screening of the award-winning film The Genius of Marian at the Asheville Community Theatre followed by an interactive discussion on the joys and challenges of caring for loved ones who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive impairments.
Hendersonville woman paints mobile memorials for WNC veterans
The tailgate on Tom Riddle’s 19-year-old truck catches the attention of passers-by as he cruises the streets of Western North Carolina. The tailgate, custom-painted by Andrea Martin in February, features a replication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., altered to show the names of those veterans from the WNC region, as well as throughout the state, who died in the war.
Activists and workers rally for fired Hardee’s employee
Fast-food workers rallied today at the Hardee’s restaurant in Biltmore Village in support of an employee who claims she was fired due to participation in labor rights activism with the Fight for $15 movement.
Letter writer: Don’t risk children’s health with new Duke Energy substation
“As a grandmother of a child who will be attending the new Isaac Dickson Elementary School in the fall, I’m very concerned that Duke Energy is planning to build a large, 115-kilovolt power substation — 200 feet from the school property line!”
RAD Lofts gets approval for more apartments, fewer retail
Asheville City Council members reviewed the 2015-2016 city budget, which heads to a June 6 public hearing, and they approved the River Arts District Lofts project for more apartments but less retail space than initially proposed.
Solar Saturday event to raise awareness about energy efficiency
On May 30, Clean Energy for Western North Carolina, the Garden Club for America’s local French Broad chapter and Audubon North Carolina (NC) will be hosting their first Solar Saturday event to “kick off” this summer season.
Blue Dream Curry House to open downtown
The owners of the soon-to-open Blue Dream Curry House are planning a menu will feature a curries from Thailand, Japan, India and China, and their sights are set on offering specials from other parts of the world as well.
Asheville Beer Week: Asheville proves it can Run Like a Girl
Not all Asheville Beer Week events are strictly about the brew. On Memorial Day, Twin Leaf Brewery celebrated both physical fitness and beer with its Run Like a Girl event, which supported Girls on the Run.