“The way [my bonsai] are constructed, it’s not based on what I was taught or what the books tell you to do,” says Arthur Joura, bonsai curator at The N.C. Arboretum. “It’s based on what I’ve seen in my own experience and run through the filter of my knowledge of art.
In pursuit of that Holy Grail — natural sleep unaided by pharmaceuticals — some residents have resorted to an array of methods, from horses to herbs, massage to dance.
Press release from North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Light rain didn’t halt the expansion of drought across the state, with the North Carolina’s Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) expanding the Extreme Drought (D3) designation to parts of four additional counties in southwestern North Carolina, and classifying 10 more counties in the Piedmont as in […]
Press release from Omni Grove Park Inn: The Omni Grove Park Inn held its highly anticipated Annual National Gingerbread House Competition™, on Nov. 20, which included 200 entries from over 22 states and Guatemala. Contestants spanned across adult, teen, youth and children categories all competing for a chance to win a piece of more than $40,000 […]
The community conflict reflects a larger trend statewide of community members trying to remove or restrict access to certain books in public schools and libraries.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Xpress reached out to local residents — both professional and amateur chefs — for their favorite recipes and the stories behind them.
Nonprofits recovered from a volunteer drop-off during COVID and found they can do more with less.
The nonprofit’s writing, craft and visual arts groups forge a strong sense of belonging among participants.
Press release from Buncombe County Buncombe County’s residents, especially those living in and at the edge of poverty, have been able to access valuable, life-saving emergency assistance benefits through Eblen Charities. For many years now, Eblen Charities has partnered with Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) to administer the Emergency Assistance, Crisis Intervention, and Low Income Energy […]
Deep South Kitchen opens on Merrimon Ave. Plus, Warren Wilson’s Farm School General Store; Brevard gets a cannabis cafe; and more.
A local rock band’s musical circus at Asheville Music Hall. Plus, Asheville’s annual holiday parade; a new album from Blue Ridge Music Trails; and more.
Press release from MANNA Foodbank: Nothing can hold back the giving spirit of the holidays here in Western North Carolina, particularly when it comes to ensuring that thousands of would-be empty plates will be filled with food. Right now, with MANNA and their network of partner organizations serving more than 155,000 people each month, Ingles […]
Press release from Buncombe County: Whether you start decorating for the holidays before Thanksgiving or well into December, now is the best time to get into the holiday spirit by sponsoring a gift for kids or adults. Being an adult without a support network, an adult with a disability, or a kid in foster care […]
Adults may qualify if they earn up to 138% of the federal poverty limit, which is about $20,000 a year for a single person and about $34,000 for a family of three.
At first glance, the dispute between Grace Episcopal and the Facebook group members seems a clear-cut case of how social media can effect change: A concerned resident encouraged like-minded people to contact the church, they did, and the church declined to serve as a host site. Viewed through a different lens, however, the incident highlights the potential for harm that can result from jumping to conclusions — and then broadcasting them via social media.
Press release from Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry: ABCCM is pleased to announce its annual Honor A Veteran™ event for Veterans Day 2023, on Friday, 11/10 at 11:30 a.m. at Veterans Restoration Quarters (VRQ), 1329 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805. The event will feature special guest speaker Kevin Rumley, Director of Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) Buncombe […]
News release from the City of Asheville: In Asheville, home for the holidays is the best place to be! Explore Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) community events that connect neighbors and encourage locals to discover the spirit of the season starting Thursday, Nov. 9. These are just highlights with additional events throughout the city through […]
News release from MountainTrue: MountainTrue is proud to announce our annual award winners for 2023. These awards are given to MountainTrue members and volunteers who have been outstanding in their commitment to protecting WNC waterways, forests and communities. Awards were formally presented at our October annual gathering at Devil’s Foot Beverage Co. in Asheville, […]
Over $40 million in upgrades could be coming to a number of schools in Asheville and Buncombe County if the request from the School Capital Fund Commission is approved at the Tuesday, Nov. 7, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Press release from Buncombe County Hate waiting in line? Don’t want to brave the impending cold weather? If so, it’s probably best to go ahead and pay your Buncombe County property taxes. Tax bills become delinquent after Jan. 5, and we encourage everyone to take advantage of the multiple ways to pay other than waiting in […]
The new amenity, which will be located at the intersection of Rankin Avenue and College Street, aims to offer residents, visitors and the unhoused a safe, clean place to go when nature calls.
