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The best of 2014 in local theater
There’s an old saying that goes, “Theater has been failing for thousands of years.” The mid-2000s saw some lean times for the arts, and many theater organizations have struggled to maintain, reinvent and grow new audiences. But 2014 felt like a page had turned for the better on most counts. The arts in general (and […]
All crafts, all the time
American Craft Week is, as the name suggests, a national celebration. But in Western North Carolina, where craft heritage is knit into our history and culture, Craft Week — Friday, Oct. 3-Sunday, Oct. 12 — seems especially apropos.
2012’s greatest hits: The year’s top A&E, food and beer stories
Here’s a look at some of the most viewed A&E, food and beer stories on the Xpress website this year.
2012’s greatest hits: The year’s top news and opinion stories
Here’s a look at some of the most viewed news and opinion stories on the Xpress website this year.
Swedish Americana: First Aid Kit return to their favorite place in the U.S.
After listening to the first few chords of a First Aid Kit song, it’s clear the Soderberg sisters were meant to make music. Klara and Johanna, 22- and 19-year-old Stockholm natives, have captivated audiences across the globe with their hauntingly beautiful folk-inspired melodies and atmospheric songs.
Showtime!
You know how there are those weeks in Asheville where everything seems to happen at once? And even if you cloned yourself, you still couldn’t possibly make it to all the awesome events? This is one of those weeks. Check out out Thursday-Saturday roundup. Sara Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion photo by Neal Casal.
Busk Break: Six songs about love from the Busk Break archive
In observance of Valentine’s Day, here are half-a-dozen songs about love, heartbreak and romantic skepticism from the Busk Break archive. Homepage Valentine image by Julie Wade.
WNC wellness review: NC reports lowest infant mortality rate, UNCA wants MAHEC building, and more
In this week’s health-and-wellness review, North Carolina continues its search for eugenics victims, UNCA wants to buy the MAHEC building on Weaver Blvd. for $4.9 million, and more.
Moogfest recaps from the non-local perspective
Of course, Xpress wasn’t the only media outlet covering Moogfest. Music magazines, blogs, radio and more were well represented, and as the writers, photographers and videographers make their way back to their hometowns, the Moogfest wrap ups and recaps are sure to keep popping up. Here are a handful to get started. (Photo of Tara Busch by John Grabowski.)
WNC wellness review: Medicaid debate wages on, plenty of free seminars to be held, and more
In this week’s health-and-wellness review, the state legislature hears information about how the state’s Medicaid program could fall short this year, the number of E. coli cases linked to the state fair drops and more.
WNC wellness review: Hagan gets honored by MS Society, WNCAP hosts auction, and flu shots
In this week’s health-and-wellness review, the Western North Carolina Aids project hosts their Raise Your Hand Benefit Auction, the health department urges folks to get flu shots, and more.
WNC wellness review: mental health deadline passes, caregivers struggle, and equal visitation rights
In this week’s health-and-wellness review, North Carolina misses the federal deadline for figuring out what to do with individuals living in adult care homes, auditors criticize the state’s health insurance plan, and more.
WNC wellness review: Mosquito virus, Pardee and UNC Health, and dental outreach
In this week’s health-and-wellness roundup, A-B Tech hosts a dental clinic, Mission Hospital gets a new chief operating office and more.
The Beat: HATCH-ing a plan
A look at what’s been making headlines.
The Beat: Save the (blooming) trees?
A look at what’s been making headlines.
The Beat: Don’t drink the water
A look at what’s been making headlines.
The Beat: Grand Old Party in the House
A look at what’s been making headlines: Republicans get set to take over Raleigh; Crimes abound in WNC; New bathrooms on the way to Pack Square; Shuler votes “no” on health care repeal and more.
The Beat: Snowpocalypse strikes again
Unusually cold and snowy weather dominated headlines last week. In the wake of the frozen onslaught, famed WNC forecaster Ray Russell issued a “death notice” on his long-range prediction for a mild winter.
The Beat: Feeling thankful
The tough economy and higher fuel costs didn’t keep travelers off the roads or out of the skies this Thanksgiving season, which is traditionally the busiest travel time of the year. But sadly, not everyone in Western North Carolina was able to afford the costs of travel – or much of any Thanksgiving celebration at all.
The Beat: House minority leader Heath Shuler?
A look at what’s been making headlines this week: Recently re-elected Congressman Heath Shuler plans House minority leader bid; Republicans take over the North Carolina State House; WNC gets an early snowfall; and local ski areas open for the season much earlier than normal.