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Letter: Local resources offered on food resiliency
“I’d like to share some local resources that make up a large part of the nonprofit contribution to our local food system in Western North Carolina.”
National Weather Service: ‘High Wind Warning’ for Buncombe County
The National Weather Service has issued a “High Wind Warning” for much of Western North Carolina, including Buncombe County.
Disaster 2012 Web Extra: Remembering the 2004 floods
With speculation rampant across the world over the possibility of a mysterious cataclysmic event occurring tomorrow, Dec. 21 in conjunction with the supposed end of the Mayan calendar, Xpress took a look at more realistic local threats this week in the story “Tomorrow Never Knows: WNC Disasters Past, Present and Future.” As part of our research for that story, we compiled several photos from one of the biggest natural disasters to strike our region in modern history – the floods of 2004.
End of the world (or not)
Friday, Dec. 21, is not only the end of the work week, it’s the end of the Mayan Calendar. Which may or may not mean the end of life on earth. One thing we know for sure: It’s a good reason for a party. Leigh Glass (pictured) performs, among others.
Tomorrow never knows: WNC disasters past, present and future
Even as the holidays come barreling toward us, some folks around the globe fear the mythical planet Nibiru may be doing the same and will trigger some unspecified cataclysm on Dec. 21. Notwithstanding the supposed end of the Mayan calendar, however, local agencies seem focused on preparing for more realistic potential threats. Although it may not be the end of the world, Western North Carolina does remain vulnerable to a wide range of natural and human-made catastrophes, including floods, blizzards, fires and even nuclear accidents.
After the fall: Local “preppers” prepare for the worst
Most folks expect government agencies to prepare for potential mass disasters, yet individuals who try to do the same may be seen as fearful or even paranoid. Local “preppers,” however, feel such caution is not only warranted but clearly needed.
The end of the world bluegrass bash
How can Ashevilleans help Haiti after its devastating earthquake?
Asheville-based MissionMANNA, which has been helping Haiti for years, offers ways of helping Haiti.