A new media workshop, planned for Thursday, Oct. 17, brings together friends and neighbors to learn about using new media to improve crowdsourcing, fundraising and social media.
On the ground: Street medics and the 2013 Walk for our Grandchildren
This past summer, Asheville resident Patricia Johnson participated in the 2013 Walk for Our Grandchildren — a 100-mile protest march that aimed to draw attention to fossil fuels and the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline. Johnson writes about what it was like to be a “street medic” for the walk, in which many area residents trekked from outside Camp David to the White House.
Local group marches against chemtrails and geoengineering
A small but passionate group promoted awareness on the chemtrail and geoengineering issue on Saturday, Aug. 25. [By guest contributor Doug Johnson]
Bug bites: The lowdown on no-see-ums
No-see-ums, also known as sand flies, can ruin a beach vacation. Learn more about these tiny pests (and others) to protect yourself from bites.
From the WCMS: How to keep your Achilles tendon strong and healthy
Whether you run or whether you walk, Dr. Michael Shea, who works as a primary care sports medicine physician at Blue Ridge Bone and Joint, shares some tips on how to keep your Achilles tendon strong and injury-free. (Photo courtesy of the Western Carolina Medical Society)
From above: Eliada Corn Maze opens Sept. 6, highlights Go Local initiative
On Friday, September 6, Western North Carolina’s largest corn maze and fall event will open to the public, featuring a design that honors Eliada’s partnership with the Asheville Grown Business Alliance.
We’re so happy: Asheville ranks high in HuffPo happiness meter
Never mind that we’ve experienced the wettest July on record (and really, it’s got to be the wettest year ever). And never mind that the lower half of the Southeast gets dubbed “the sadness belt,” due to high unemployment and poverty, and a few other matters. In Asheville, we’re happy. At least, that’s what the Huffington Post says.
From the WCMS: Local dermatologist shares tips for staying safe in the sun
Local dermatologist Dr. Currie Custer explains how to stay safe from sun damage this summer and why it’s so important to slap on the sunscreen. (Photo courtesy of WCMS)
The charm of baseball (with a dose of Asheville)
Longtime journalist DeWitt Robbeloth recently moved to Asheville from Phoenix, Ariz. He visited the Xpress office a few weeks ago, offering this baseball-themed musing. Seems fitting for a post-July 4 week — baseball, apple pie and all that. You can read more at his blog (see the link at the end.)
From the WCMS: How much do you know about sickle cell disease? Dr. Raymond Thertulien can tell you
With world sickle cell day coming up on June 19, local hematologist and oncologist Dr. Raymond Thertulien dispels a few myths about the hereditary blood disorder. (Photo courtesy of the Western Carolina Medical Society)
The Holy Spirit closes in on Raleigh: Local faith leaders call on Asheville to stand for justice
A determined and inspirited contingent of Asheville’s faith community made itself heard last Monday, May 20, when over 20 faith leaders held a press conference at the foot of the courthouse steps to speak out against a plethora of laws that are being proposed and passed by the North Carolina General Assembly this year.
‘Firm correctness’: an I Ching app predicts the Asheville City Council elections
Amid the lawsuits and budget wrangling, Asheville City Council elections are approaching. There’s something clearly missing in the media speculation about who will run and win: electronic versions of ancient Chinese prophecy. Here’s what my I-Ching phone app says about each campaign, along with some agricultural and marital advice.
From the WCMS: Stroke facts and prevention
In recognition of American Stroke Month, Dr. Alex Schneider and Dr. Jennifer Jones write about the different types of stroke, the signs and how you can prevent one. Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability the United States and the fourth leading cause of death. (Image courtesy of the American Heart Association)
A thinking man’s approach to green building: Robin Woodward
A few months ago, a conversation with longtime downtown Asheville advocate Karen Tessier led to talk about one of her marketing client — Robin Woodward of Blue Ridge Energy Systems. A profile on Woodward languished in the Xpress inbox, until we stirred the pot for ideas about sustainability — what it means and where we’re going. Asheville has been at the heart of green-building initiatives in the past few decades. Here’s a close look at one of its self-starters.
Eyes on ozone: Land-of-Sky launches annual ozone season
With today’s sunshine and warmer weather, ozone season — and local forecasts — begin in Western North Carolina.
From the driver’s seat: Deer and snow on Xpress route 7
Every Wednesday, local author Leland Davis delivers the latest Mountain Xpress issues to north Buncombe, Yancey and Madison counties — a run that we dub “route 7.” Here’s a recent scene, captured from the driver’s seat, so to speak.
Preserved: Saving Hendersonville’s history, one mayoral photo at a time
Montraville W. Egerton served as Hendersonville’s mayor in 1892, and his youthful portrait wasn’t holding up too well at City Hall. The town’s Historic Preservation Commission undertook a fix for Egerton and the many other historic mayoral images.
From the WCMS: Dr. Susan Mims talks about pediatric nutrition
In honor of March being national nutrition month, Vice President for Women’s and Children’s Health at Mission Hospital and Medical Director for Mission Children’s Hospital, Dr. Susan Mims, writes a post about pediatric nutrition. (Photo courtesy of the Western Carolina Medical Society)
Speaking up by writing it down: Students and Asheville Writers in Schools
Asheville Writers in the Schools are slammin’, heart pumpin’, spirit-flowin’ artists who bring the power of the pen to students in the Asheville area — helping kids grow and gain confidence through creative expression.
Breaking eggs and forming bonds: Breakfast at Hillcrest nourishes community
Over the last four Saturdays, the Hillcrest Resident Association partnered with the Women’s Wellbeing and Development Foundation to serve a free breakfast open to all, offering speakers and community announcements along with time for togetherness. (pictured: Angie Young and a volunteer; photos courtesy of WWDF).
After President Obama’s gone: what the national media missed about Asheville
After President Barack Obama’s visit earlier this week, an inevitable outpouring of attention from the national media followed. Here’s the facts — harsher and more fascinating — that they missed. Photo by Max Cooper.