October 30, 2016 – mountainx.com

Letter writer: Language is important in coverage of Standing Rock action

October 30, 2016 by Letters

“Support our water protectors. Name them for what they are. And then become one.”

Screen scene: Local film news

October 30, 2016 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Culture Vulture Film Festival returns, Chai Pani’s documentary makes its Asheville debut and the Grail screens a documentary on NC politics starring Zach Galifianakis.

WNC groups help rescue hundreds of animals after hurricane

October 30, 2016 by Rachel Ingram

Several animal rescue organizations were deployed to Eastern North Carolina communities in the wake of Hurricane Matthew’s landfall there. So far, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, both in Asheville and in Marion County, S.C., has recovered about 400 animals since the hurricane struck. The Durham County Sheriff’s Department and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department had rescued 51 and 16 … Read more

Asheville city bond will help create housing affordability

October 30, 2016 by Jodi Ford

“These bonds will provide funding to build new homes and apartments all around the city that families can afford, as well as the infrastructure to connect neighborhoods to schools, work, grocery stores and parks — all at minimum risk for city residents.”

Smart bets: Night of the Living Dead

October 30, 2016 by Emily Glaser

Different Strokes stages an adaptation of Night of the Living Dead at The Magnetic Theatre.

Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding initiatives

October 30, 2016 by Kat McReynolds

Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features Jon Stickley Trio’s new album, photographer Brendan Williamson’s first printed booklet and David Huff’s zombie movie.

Asheville zombies

October 30, 2016 by Brent Brown