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New Stories
Four of a Kind: Joshua Overbay on the film scene in WNC
The filmmaker and program director of the Film & TV program at Western Carolina University offers his thoughts on the local film scene.
Local entrepreneurs pitch business plans during annual Mountain Raise
This year, seven companies were ready to pitch. Xpress takes a look at them all.
Local dementia groups help individuals, caregivers
Navigating a dementia diagnosis in the family can be a confusing and lonely experience for both the patient and the caregiver. In Buncombe County, there are numerous nonprofits to provide education and support.
Four of a Kind: Chelsey Lee Gaddy on local theater
The senior artistic director at Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre discusses the local scene and the work being done for and about exceptional children.
Around Town: Flat Rock Playhouse presents ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’
The Flat Rock Playhouse presents a live action take on “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Plus, local artists address housing crisis with Pack Square sculpture, singer-songwriter Andrew Wakefield releases a new single and Tyger Tyger presents a new exhibition.
What’s new in food: Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian rolls out new lunch food truck
Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian introduces a new mobile lunch option. Plus: PIE.ZAA launches new food challenge; Orale’s Bar & Grill announces plans to open on Fairview Road; and more!
From Asheville Watchdog: Trustee who criticized director is ousted from art museum board
Michelle Weitzman, the only trustee to speak publicly about employee complaints of mistreatment at the Asheville Art Museum, was removed from the museum’s board Nov. 15.
Letter: Violence prevention law would help WNC workers
“If effective systems were already in place, then health care workers wouldn’t represent almost three-quarters of all workplace violence occurrences.”
Letter: Don’t stereotype ‘climate refugees’
“Residents across the ideological spectrum lament the presence of outsiders, declare that Asheville should be ‘closed’ and spout fears about population growth.”
Local companies prioritize hands-on giving
Local nonprofit leaders say they’re seeing more companies prioritize volunteering and service projects rather than just giving money. They’re also seeking long-term relationships with specific organizations rather than just one-off collaborations.
Whatever it takes: Volunteers are our lifeblood
Though Black Wall Street AVL got its start amid the COVID-19 pandemic, founder J Hackett says the organization continues to grow thanks to support from the community as well as the organization’s dedicated group of volunteers.
The enduring joys of Beaver Lake
“My suggestion is to avoid a head-on attack but clear a small mental runway for insights to land on if they so desire.”
Letter: Duke shouldn’t pocket our excess solar energy
“I have found out that Duke has a cutoff date of May 31 for each year, and then they pocket my excess energy.”
Letter: We need truly local news
“Our lives in this democratic country do not exist in a void, and we need to know about the institutions that provide essential services and a safe, livable environment — like government, schools and hospitals.”