For your best shot at having your locally focused letter to the editor publish in Xpress before Election Day, please submit your missive by the end of the day Tuesday, Oct. 20.
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Letter: Just the facts, please
“Stick to the facts, instead of using sensationalism.”
BPR, Mountain Xpress, Smoky Mountain News to host two-day NC-11 candidate forum Sept. 4-5
Republican Madison Cawthorn and Democrat Moe Davis, candidates for the North Carolina congressional seat left vacant by White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, have both agreed to appear at a two-day joint forum hosted by three of the district’s largest media outlets.
From CPP: Pandemic pulls shades over public’s window onto NC local government
The COVID-19 health crisis created logistical challenges, but it didn’t change the state’s law requiring public access to government meetings. Some local governments have taken unlawful shortcuts.
Local money matters: A look inside Xpress’ books
As local advertisers cope with the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, we’re projecting a $700,000 revenue decrease this year, compared with last year. In response, we’ve been developing new sources of revenue, improving efficiencies and cutting expenses. This is our 2020 midyear report.
Letter: Where is coverage of local union effort?
“I think Mountain Xpress has left this stone, this seitan brick, unturned because what’s underneath is simply too detrimental to the glorious, progressive, compassionate Asheville that uncalloused liberals like to imagine.”
Letter: Cover focus should have been on Black leaders
“The white-led action featured in your cover story was inspired by Black-led protests — which are the real story.”
Letter: The value of letters to the editor
“For people who write editorial letters, it allows them to give their voice to local issues and what is the local community’s wisest course of action.”
Letter: No fan of ‘pregnancy services’ ad
“I know times are tough and you reached out to your readers for a donation, but I’ll pay you extra to not put ads for their “pregnancy services” in the paper.”
Letter: Cigarette ad draws fire
“Did I really open up the [April 15] issue of the Xpress to find a two-page centerfold advertisement for cigarettes?”
Xpress announces staff cuts
Xpress announces staff reductions in response to business impacts of the COVID-19 epidemic.
Xpress faces unprecedented COVID-19 challenges
Due to cancellations and closures among music venues, restaurants, performing arts spaces and other businesses — some of the newspaper’s biggest advertisers — about half the revenue that supports Xpress’ community-focused reporting has vanished in a matter of days. Publisher Jeff Fobes asks you to chip in and help Xpress through this challenging time.
News briefs: Xpress wins for community coverage, Asheville school board affirms superintendent selection
Announced at the N.C. Press Association’s annual banquet in Raleigh on Feb. 27, Xpress’ wins also included a second-place finish in the General Excellence category for the state’s largest community newspapers and individual awards for five staff members.
WNC primary elections 2020 live coverage
Watch this space for the latest 2020 primary election results for Western North Carolina and commentary from the Mountain Xpress news team. The post will be updated regularly throughout the evening.
Election letters deadline
For the best shot at seeing your letter to the editor published in Xpress’ print issue before the March 3 primary, please send your missive by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, to letters@mountainx.com.
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Letter: What’s up with ‘Black Girl Magic’?
“But, I feel strongly that we must be careful of our word usage, especially writing for a newspaper where your ‘voice’ is the words you use.”
Letter: Thanks for commitment to local journalism
“You have all played a very important role in shaping Asheville as it has grown and changed. Your commitment to local makes a huge difference in our little town.”
Letter: Give cave people some credit
“Why do we always assume that cave people (who were still learning to use tools, or were even good with tools, and — better yet — possibly good with each other) were stupid?”
30 years and growing: Local news is here to stay
While Xpress can’t replace the volume of the coverage a fully resourced Citizen Times and other daily newspapers provided this community for over a century, we will continue to highlight the topics that have been our mainstays for many years: local government and economy; the region’s environment; arts and entertainment; food; history; health and wellness; opinion; and community happenings.