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Buncombe school board opposes proposed change in district lines
Since 1975, Buncombe has elected one school board member to represent each of the county’s six attendance zones — Enka, Erwin, Owen, North Buncombe, Reynolds and Roberson — and one at-large member. Candidates must live in the district they represent and residents can vote for all school board representatives, who run on a nonpartisan basis, regardless of their address, according to the resolution passed by the board.
Four of a Kind: Jude Stuecker shares insights on the local fiber arts scene
The fiber artist talks new projects and the city’s textile scene.
High school seniors reflect on their pandemic experiences
When this year’s high school seniors were freshmen, their worlds change suddenly as schools shut down in response to the global pandemic. As graduation day approaches, Xpress sat down with eight local members of the class of ’23 to look back on their experiences of attending four years of school in the era of COVID.
Service industry workers petition for affordable housing funding from BCTDA
Representatives presented a petition signed by 2,000 workers and supporters asking the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority to consider using the Legacy Investment From Tourism fund to increase subsidized housing for tourism industry workers.
Community fridges face hurdles in Asheville
This fiscal year, Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council received a $5,000 grant from Buncombe County to help bring more community fridges on line. But ABFPC says it has run into some challenges from the city about the implementation of the initiative.
Commissioners to hear from public on budget June 6
The meeting represents the public’s last opportunity to speak directly to commissioners about the $423.6 million general fund budget proposed for fiscal year 2023-24.
Gardening with Xpress: Composting: the hotter, the better
The trick to composting is keeping the temperature high to kill unwanted seeds.
Four of a Kind: Kisha Blount on the local visual arts scene
The oil painter and graphic designer talks new projects and the city’s visual arts scene.
Best Medicine with Morgan Bost: Comedians’ guide to parenting in WNC
Comedian Morgan Bost speaks with three fellow stand-ups about parenting in Western North Carolina.
Down Town, Part 12: Affordable housing solves homelessness. Asheville has a problem
The key to managing homelessness is allowing affordable housing in one’s backyard. Some cities are better at that than others. Asheville? Not so much.
A little respect: Teachers and school staff hold breath for increased pay
“If I don’t have the resources I need, I can’t do [the kids] justice. It’s impossible. I’ve tried to twist myself and do educational yoga for the last 20 years. And I can only do it so much longer,” says Matthew Leggat, a sixth-grade teacher at Montford North Star Academy.
Four of a Kind: Starr Sariego discusses the local photography scene
The photographer and curator talks new projects and the city’s visual arts scene.
Creatives in the Crowd: Kelly Saunders surrenders to the flow
For most of her adult life, Kelly Saunders has enjoyed a full and successful career in corporate marketing. But her passion always brought her back to painting.
Down Town, Part 11: Better alternatives to mental illness treatments
Part 11 of Asheville Watchdog’s “Down Town” series looks at how other cities have confronted mental health issues — with greater success.
Letter: Keep on truckin’, Xpress
“Grateful for your consistently fine coverage of local news and events and particularly appreciative of all you do to support our vibrant arts community.”