Press release from ASAP: ASAP has launched the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund to strategically address the emergency needs of farms during COVID-19 disruptions. Funds will be used for public health preparedness grants to farmers markets, to subsidize essential farm product packaging, and to purchase unsold food for donation to hunger programs. Donations to the […]
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ASAP releases report on COVID-19 impacts for local farmers
Press release from the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: The closure of restaurants and disruption of farmers markets due to COVID-19 is having an immediate and potentially devastating impact on local farmers, according to a new report published by ASAP’s Local Food Research Center. Farmers rely on a variety of market outlets, including grocery stores and […]
The Cantina owners commit to feeding staff through COVID-19 crisis
Press release from The Cantina at Historic Biltmore Village: Due to the overwhelming unknowns surrounding the spread of the coronavirus, The Cantina at Historic Biltmore Village, located outside the gates of the historic Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC, shut their doors to the public on March 17. The very next day, the National Restaurant Association informed […]
As the service industry suffers, Ben’s Friends offers sobriety support to workers
“Losing a job disconnects you from your people,” says chef Paul Cressend, Jr. “Maintaining connections is key to being healthy.”
YMCA continues to provide community support during COVID-19 crisis
Press release from YMCA of Western North Carolina: Like many YMCAs across the nation, the YMCA of Western North Carolina has shifted operations to support critical community needs during the coronavirus pandemic. The Y suspended programs and temporarily closed facilities on March 16. Following the recommendations of Gov. Roy Cooper and the N.C. Department of Health […]
Connection bolsters wellness in Yancey County despite coronavirus
Writer Kiesa Kay provides an update on how people in Yancey County are managing to stay connected and well during the first weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to navigate eatery closures and support restaurant industry workers
Suddenly, hundreds of restaurants and thousands of employees, from chefs to dishwashers, are out of work. The ripple effect is profound, affecting farmers and suppliers who rely on the restaurant trade.
Asheville City Schools extends at-home learning through May 15th
Press release from Asheville City Schools: During today’s press conference, Governor Roy Cooper announced all public schools across North Carolina will remain closed through Friday, May 15th. This, of course, includes Asheville City Schools. As a result, please know: Along with our dedicated teachers, the Curriculum and Instruction Department will continue to facilitate at-home learning. […]
ASAP to open Farmers Market on March 21 at A-B Tech
Press release from Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: In response to farmers market closures due to the COVID-19 emergency, ASAP has organized an interim farmers market on the campus of A-B Tech in Asheville. The ASAP Farmers Market has been approved to open this Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to noon. The market will be located […]
Sunflower Diner serves breakfast and cheer all day long
When West Village Market owner Rosanne Kiely proposed Bouras turn a corner of the space into a diner, Bouras says, “I gave into it. I kept trying other things, but I’ve always gravitated back to the kitchen.”
YMCA transitions to support community during pandemic
Press release from the YMCA of WNC: These are unprecedented times for the YMCA, the nation, and the world. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve, the YMCA of Western North Carolina is adapting to adjust operations. Effective Monday, March 16, all YMCA of WNC centers will close to the public for at least two […]
WNC responds to COVID-19 concerns
As our community considers the impact of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Xpress will track event cancellations and postponements throughout Western North Carolina.
American Red Cross,The Blood Connection urge residents to donate blood amid coronavirus concerns
Press release from The American Red Cross: As concerns about the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, rise in the U.S., the American Red Cross is urging healthy, eligible individuals to give blood or platelets now to help prevent blood shortages that could result from lower donor participation. The attached news release provides more detail about […]
Letter: Let Earth Fare’s closing be a boon for local food
“When we purchase more like 10% of what we collectively eat [in the place] where we live, we will be on our way to building a more sustainable, regenerative and resilient system, which will be a viable alternative to global and industrial practices.”
Asheville’s immigrant chefs feed the local community
Western North Carolina, which, despite a paucity of ethnic and racial diversity demographically, boasts a wide range of global culinary representation.
Connect Beyond Festival announces initial round of 2020 artists
Press release from Connect Beyond Festival: Following a record-setting 2019 event, Connect Beyond Festival returns to downtown Asheville, NC for its third year on April 3-5, 2020 for another three-day weekend of engaging performances, panels, film screenings, and workshops. The lineup features an extensive array of programming showcasing how the intersection of music, art, film, […]
Beer Scout: Taproom managers serve as liaisons between production and consumers
Female higher-ups at Hi-Wire, Urban Orchard and Zebulon discuss crafting exceptional taproom experiences.
Valentine’s Day happenings in and around Asheville
Asheville’s newest Valentine’s Day soirée doesn’t quite embody traditional romance.
Kava and kratom culture takes root in WNC
Over the past decade, a small but dedicated scene has developed around Western North Carolina’s kava and kratom bars.
Delegation of 31 French high school students visiting Asheville, Feb. 8-19
Press release from Asheville Sister Cities: From February 8-19, 2020, a delegation of 31 students from Lycée Duplessis-Mornay in Saumur, France will be in Asheville on cultural and academic exchange hosted by students from the Franklin School of Innovation (FSI), Asheville High, SILSA, and Enka High School. Stephanie Hellert, the French teacher at FSI, has been working with Asheville Sister Cities (ASCI) to coordinate […]
Candidates for Asheville City Council — Nonpartisan
Candidates for Asheville City Council share their responses to the Mountain Xpress voter questionnaire in advance of the March 3 primary.