Growing up in Buncombe County, Angel Redmond never thought much about Stephens-Lee High School, the institution that educated Black students in Western North Carolina for four decades until it closed in 1965. “I did have aunts and uncles who went there, but I didn’t realize how much of an impact Stephens-Lee had,” says Redmond, who […]
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Landmark Kinks album inspires Chris Tullar’s ‘Not Arthur’
The leader of local pop group Carpal Tullar used The Kinks’ song titles as inspiration to develop a completely original concept.
The art of singing the national anthem at McCormick Field
Chuck Killian, Amanda Gentry and David Bradly share their experiences singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Asheville Tourists games.
Homeless veteran finds a new life in Asheville
“What female veterans have in common with male veterans is they were part of a tribe, a larger family with a greater purpose. And when they’re released from the military, [there’s] a significant sense of loss … of no longer being a part of this greater purpose,” says the Rev. Scott Rogers, executive director of ABCCM.
Possibility of Mission nurses’ strike rises as labor contract expires
Mission Hospital and the Mission Nurses United union didn’t reach a deal on a new labor deal by midnight July 3, the expiration date for the current contract, increasing the possibility of a strike. Nurses told Asheville Watchdog that they and the hospital remain far apart on key issues, including compensation and retention.
Edneyville teacher recalls part in D-Day anniversary celebrations in France
Jordan Chambliss went to France as part of the D-Day 80th Anniversary Collegiate Mass Band. She spoke with Xpress about how she got into music, why she decided to join the D-Day band and how her experiences in France affected her.
What’s new in food: New Woodfin shop makes fresh tortillas daily
Tortillas La Regia specializes in both flour and corn varieties. Also in this week’s food news, Cooperative Coffee Roasters adds a café, Fairview gets a new wine bar with garden vibes, Annie’s Culinary Garden offers takeout in Black Mountain, vegan seafood pops up in West Asheville and more.
Around town: The Big Crafty is back
The Big Crafty returns, Weaverville library gets a new logo, Romeo & Juliet adaptation comes to NC Stage, Jewish poetry conference and more!
Letter: Protecting our farming values
“I ask our representative, Chuck Edwards, to vote against any Farm Bill that stops states and voters from making laws to regulate agricultural products.”
PFAS – forever chemicals linked to serious health issues – found above safe levels at Buncombe, Henderson mobile home parks
Residents of five mobile home parks in Buncombe and Henderson counties rely on water systems that exceed the limit of PFAS compounds, known as forever chemicals, putting them at greater risk of cancer and other illnesses, Asheville Watchdog reports.
Letter: Mourning loss of UNCA drama program
“As good stewards of our state educational system, the Board of Governors understands that a wise manager helps an important but struggling program by adding resources rather than taking them away.”
Letter: Banish gridlock gremlins with electric vehicle hub
“Imagine this: Parking your car in a spacious, hassle-free parking lot of pervious concrete (with well-landscaped islands of trees and foliage), boarding a cozy electric shuttle and in minutes, you’re whisked away to any and all points throughout Asheville, east and west.”
The astonishing world of forest fungi
“But for all the botanical diversity these mountains are renowned for, there are roughly twice as many known species of local fungi as there are plants.”
Letter: Cartoon hits pyramidion on the head
“Although the cartoon was in jest, it is a good example of an easier and much less costly solution to the taxpayers.”
Letter: A disturbing turn of events for UNCA
“One suggestion would be for our legislature to stop handing out vouchers for private school attendance and focus on adequately funding public schools and universities.”