Tube-ocalypse now: Photos & video from the zombie tube world record attempt

Posted on September 20, 2014December 22, 2014 by Jake Frankel

Hundreds of humans and zombies alike joined together on the French Broad River Sept. 20 to try to break the world record for most linked tubers on the water.

Is farm-to-table working?

Posted on July 16, 2014May 22, 2015 by Jonathan Ammons

Farm-to-table agriculture has gone mainstream, but does it work as a sustainable model? Some local farmers and restaurateurs aren’t sure, even as they persist in trying.

Locals release videos investigating Hominy Creek spill

Posted on February 15, 2014February 15, 2014 by David Forbes

Yesterday, Feb. 14, thousands of gallons of oil spilled into Hominy Creek. Since then, local individuals and organizations have posted videos investigating the impact of the spill, including questioning if the measures erected to stop the spill from spreading are effective and showing oil entering the French Broad River.

This weekend on a shoestring

Posted on August 15, 2013June 4, 2015 by Dane Smith

This week’s edition is dominated by local entertainers: musicians, comedians, filmmakers and more. As always, Xpress brings you the best in low-cost weekend events.