“What I want young women to know is that it is your job to follow your instinct and stay the course of what you know is right for you! You are the expert on your life!”
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Letter: To live up to Asheville’s reputation, don’t close library
“Denying citizens a local library would make Asheville seem yet more crass, mercenary and indifferent to the population, especially those not blessed with lots of free time, ready transportation, internet benefits and the like.”
Women in business: Never apologize for who you are
“Stand tall, be proud of the work you’re accomplishing and respectfully correct people when they make you feel uncomfortable.”
Women in business: Know your ‘why,’ ‘what’ and ‘how’
“I made the choice to serve my sisters because it is consistent with who I am and what I genuinely care about.”
Asheville Archives: Women’s professional attire, 1911
In honor of our annual Women in Business issue, we explore professional women’s attire in the early 1910s.
Women in business: Build a support circle
“I wish I would have known early on that I am the greatest asset in my business and that I needed to invest in taking care of self.”
Letter: More tips on how to save birds
“The birds will thank you, and you’ll get to enjoy seeing more live birds!”
Women in business: Learn the business side of being an artist
“One thing that has been a constant throughout all my job and career paths has been my vision to live a creative life.”
Letter: Think outside the box for Bent Creek property
“What if we ever decide to build a multipurpose concert and/or sports arena (with parking) and take the load off downtown?”
Women in business: Follow the path that interests you
“Who knew I’d go from scooping up some poop to running a business that is fighting to stop climate change?”
Letter: It’s time to fulfill sidewalks promise
“We can’t wait for someone to get hurt. We need our sidewalks now!”
Physical therapists branch out on their own for pelvic health
Most people take their nether regions for granted as long as everything is working OK. But when there is pain or leakage or (shudder) painful leakage, it’s time to find help. Enter: physical therapists who specialize in pelvic health. Pelvic health is not as common a topic as other areas of the body. It may […]
Buncombe to revisit sports park soccer agreement
At its Oct. 19 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners also will consider spending $394,000 to support conservation easements on eight farms throughout the county.
Some local schools reject COVID advice from health officials
Xpress has identified at least seven local K-12 institutions that are not requiring all students to wear masks as recommended by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services StrongSchoolsNC toolkit and county public health leaders. Some have rejected other coronavirus measures as well, including isolating individuals with COVID-19 and recommending vaccinations.