As Asheville City Council pursues low-barrier shelter and permanent supportive housing options for the area’s homeless population, Xpress listens to two residents as they share their experiences on the street.
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Asheville Archives: Local writer satirizes the holiday shopping experience, 1912
“The Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving seems to have but few advocates in this city or rather, none of the Asheville citizens appear to think that their gifts will be useless,” writer Tooth Barkington reported in the Dec. 15, 1912, edition of The Sunday Citizen.
Q&A: H. Byron Ballard, Asheville’s village witch
Ballard specializes in Appalachian folk magic and folkways.
WNC’s favorite bartenders share their top holiday beverages
Jennie Lou Nelson, Josh March and Jackson Zoeller spread holiday cheer, one beverage at a time.
Spiritual guidance in the time of COVID
Editor’s note: In preparing this story, Xpress also reached out to Mission Health seeking comment, but while an initial contact was made, the organization ultimately did not respond to the paper’s request for an interview. As a longtime hospital chaplain, Molly Garnett is used to navigating emotionally challenging moments. In her job, she offers comfort […]
Local artists connect to faith through painting
For many local artists, faith informs creative output and, in turn, artwork fuels faith.
Council OKs Ramada proposal despite transparency concerns
With only Antanette Mosley opposed, Asheville City Council members voted Dec. 14 to approve the conversion of an East Asheville Ramada Inn into permanent supportive housing for at least 100 homeless residents — a project first floated to the public less than two weeks earlier.
Local worship leaders balance ministry and music
David Eck, Erin Maxfield-Steele and David LaMotte discuss how their original music does (and doesn’t) intersect with their religious work.
Wellness in brief: Hospitals suspend COVID-19 vaccination requirements
Hospitals suspend COVID-19 vaccination requirements Earlier this month, AdventHealth Hendersonville, Pardee UNC Health Care and Mission Health suspended requirements that employees become fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as per a federal Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services memorandum. CMS had issued an emergency regulation on Nov. 4 mandating that all eligible workers at Medicaid and Medicare-certified […]
Letter: A vote for Buncombe’s branch libraries
“Please keep the small branch libraries open!”
Local holiday theater offers both Grinches and glad tidings
Xpress rounds up three local shows that remind us that part of the reason for the season is wonder, laughter and artful stage magic.
What’s new in food: Welcome back Welcome Table
The Haywood Street Congregation readies to welcome back diners to its Downtown Welcome Table. Also: West End Bakery expands its hours and menu; several new restaurants celebrate recent openings; and more!
Around Town: Virtual celebration aims to raise local awareness of Kwanzaa traditions
A virtual celebration aims to educate Western North Carolina about Kwanzaa. Also, A Swannanoa Solstice returns to the Wortham Center, a new group show tackles post-pandemic life and a visit to Santa tries to help the homeless.
Letter: Animal rescue groups have big impact on WNC
“Our community is fortunate to have so many impactful groups working on behalf of animals, as the need for help is large in Western North Carolina.”