Mission Hospital has been officially informed by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that it is in “immediate jeopardy” related to deficiencies in care, according to an internal email obtained by Asheville Watchdog.
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Westsiders want out of Woodfin
More than 30 residents who live on the west side of Woodfin showed up to send a message to Town Council on Feb. 1: “Let us go.”
Downtown residents talk about the pros and cons of urban living
The perspective of what it’s like downtown has been a bit of a roller coaster lately, with some lauding the plethora of local breweries, restaurants and local shops and others lamenting rising crime and affordability. Xpress spoke with four downtown residents to get a snapshot of the benefits and drawbacks of living in the core of Asheville, as well as their outlook for the future.
The joys and pains of parenthood after infant loss
Welcoming a rainbow baby can bring complex emotions: Some parents don’t want to get hopeful again because they know that even when a heartbeat sounds strong and even when Mom feels a kick, a pregnancy can still end in heartbreaking loss.
Advocate for intentional community focuses on aging well
Sheridan Hill discusses her plans to launch Mountain Hearth Village, an intentional community in McDowell County.
County to consider conservation of more than 360 acres
If authorized, the county will spend $400,000 on two conservation easements — the first easements funded by the 2022 open space bonds, according to a staff presentation.
A look at Asheville’s creative connection to New Orleans
Longtime and recent transplants from New Orleans discuss Asheville’s appeal to creatives relocating to Western North Carolina from the The Big Easy.
Best Medicine: Somewhat effective ways to stay fit in Asheville
Xpress’ monthly comedy features returns to discuss New Year’s resolutions, staying fit (kind of) and Valentine’s Day.
Tyler Ramsey explores mental health on new album
The Candler-based singer-songwriter’s “New Lost Ages” will be released Feb. 9.
How telehealth helps and hinders the most vulnerable patients in rural WNC
Without high-speed internet, a capable device and digital literacy, the chronically ill can struggle to manage their health in this telemedical world.
Local students talk the future of public health
As the demand for public health careers rises, future public health practitioners share the field’s diverse employment opportunities and how to address the mistrust of governmental institutions and the medical industry spurred by the pandemic.
2024 Primary Voter Guide: Buncombe County Board of Commissioners District 1
In addition to the dizzying changes from redrawn district lines for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, commissioner Jasmine Beach-Ferrara announced she would not seek reelection, creating one incumbent-free race.
2024 Primary Voter Guide: U.S. House 11
Two years ago, the primary race for District 11 between then-state Sen. Chuck Edwards of Hendersonville and the controversial U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, drew national attention. This time around, the primary between now-U.S. Rep. Edwards and Christian Reagan has been relatively quiet. Edwards, who owns multiple McDonald’s fast-food franchises, did not respond to requests from Xpress […]
2024 Primary Voter Guide: Asheville City Council
The Asheville City Council will have at least one new face after the 2024 election. Incumbents Sage Turner and Kim Roney are seeking reelection, but Vice Mayor Sandra Kilgore is not.
2024 Primary Voter Guide: N.C. District Court judge — District 40, Seats 6 & 7
Two of seven District Court judgeships in Buncombe County are open after Chief Judge J. Calvin Hill and Judge Andrea Dray chose not to seek reelection.