Shakedown Sunday comes to a close after five years; the ninth annual celebration of Zelda Fitzgerald; a three-month exhibition on an artist’s 30 years of linoleum prints; and more.
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What’s new in food: Wings and more along the Ecusta Trail
Horse Shoe restaurant expands, offering over 25 house-made wing flavors; a dinner collaboration in West Asheville; a bake shop closes in Fairview and more.
Letter: More regulation needed for short-term rentals
“I’d be in favor of any regulations and especially the ability for neighbors to have some say in the number of people staying and the noise level permitted beside their homes.”
Letter: Support for rezoning in Haw Creek
“This property is within the city limits. Building homes there would decrease sprawl into more environmentally sensitive areas of Buncombe County.”
Letter: City should listen to concerns about Haw Creek project
“Personally, I will miss seeing an open field but understand that infill happens — just make it palatable to those of us who live here.”
Letter: Thanks for the Xpress voting guide
“In addition to early in-person voting information and intros into the various positions being voted on, each candidate’s response to the issues you posed was extremely helpful.”
Letter: Will Mission be able to achieve its goals?
“Based on my personal experience as a patient in post-op and emergency, I have little faith that Mission will be able to achieve its goals.”
Hundreds of Woodfin’s west-side residents seek to de-annex from the town
The new de-annexation movement is led by Chip Parton, who was in middle school when the west side was annexed in 2006. He says he wasn’t really paying attention to issues with the town until five or six years ago, when he realized town rules prevented him from putting a single-wide trailer on his parents’ property to live in while he waited to inherit a family home.
Commissioners to hold public hearing on temporary housing for individuals in recovery
At its regular meeting March 7, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will begin the application process for federal funds that provide temporary housing for those in recovery.
How to work your garden and not vice versa
How to set gardening goals you can achieve without getting stressed out.
Best Medicine with Eric Brown: Comedians propose strategies for higher voter turnout
Early voting is underway in Buncombe County for the 2024 primary. And while it’s great to receive an “I voted” sticker, some local comedians say it just isn’t enough. See the incentives they’re proposing to Rock the Vote this election year.
From CPP: Feds say HCA ‘immediate jeopardy’ removed. Why troubled Mission can point to top rankings.
The violations at Mission Hospital didn’t factor into Healthgrades’ list because the data to determine the ranking doesn’t include emergency room visits, while ED care was the focus of the deficiencies, said Healthgrades Chief Medical Officer Brad Bowman in a Feb. 27 email to CPP.
Council approves $500,000 for PEAK amid Gaza protest
Following an extended chant by pro-Palestinian protestors, Council cut public comment short and went into closed session to discuss legal matters in another room.
Henderson County debuts Adult Recovery Court for substance use
ARC works with people who have substance or alcohol use problems and face criminal charges in Henderson County District Court; participants receive court-ordered treatment while being monitored by criminal justice and recovery professionals.