February 1, 2024 – mountainx.com

County to consider conservation of more than 360 acres

February 1, 2024 by Greg Parlier

If authorized, the county will spend $400,000 on two conservation easements — the first easements funded by the 2022 open space bonds, according to a staff presentation.

A look at Asheville’s creative connection to New Orleans

February 1, 2024 by Xpress Contributor

Longtime and recent transplants from New Orleans discuss Asheville’s appeal to creatives relocating to Western North Carolina from the The Big Easy.

Best Medicine: Somewhat effective ways to stay fit in Asheville

February 1, 2024 by Cayla Clark

Xpress’ monthly comedy features returns to discuss New Year’s resolutions, staying fit (kind of) and Valentine’s Day.

Tyler Ramsey explores mental health on new album

February 1, 2024 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Candler-based singer-songwriter’s “New Lost Ages” will be released Feb. 9.

How telehealth helps and hinders the most vulnerable patients in rural WNC

February 1, 2024 by Sara Murphy

Without high-speed internet, a capable device and digital literacy, the chronically ill can struggle to manage their health in this telemedical world.

Local students talk the future of public health

February 1, 2024 by Brooke Randle

As the demand for public health careers rises, future public health practitioners share the field’s diverse employment opportunities and how to address the mistrust of governmental institutions and the medical industry spurred by the pandemic.

2024 Primary Voter Guide: Buncombe County Board of Commissioners District 1

February 1, 2024 by Greg Parlier

In addition to the dizzying changes from redrawn district lines for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, commissioner Jasmine Beach-Ferrara announced she would not seek reelection, creating one incumbent-free race.

2024 Primary Voter Guide: U.S. House 11

February 1, 2024 by Greg Parlier

Two years ago, the primary race for District 11 between then-state Sen. Chuck Edwards of Hendersonville and the controversial U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, drew national attention. This time around, the primary between now-U.S. Rep. Edwards and Christian Reagan has been relatively quiet. Edwards, who owns multiple McDonald’s fast-food franchises, did not respond to requests from Xpress … Read more

2024 Primary Voter Guide: Asheville City Council

February 1, 2024 by Chase Davis

The Asheville City Council will have at least one new face after the 2024 election. Incumbents Sage Turner and Kim Roney are seeking reelection, but Vice Mayor Sandra Kilgore is not.

2024 Primary Voter Guide: N.C. District Court judge — District 40, Seats 6 & 7

February 1, 2024 by Lisa Allen

Two of seven District Court judgeships in Buncombe County are open after Chief Judge J. Calvin Hill and Judge Andrea Dray chose not to seek reelection.

County to consider conservation of more than 360 acres

A look at Asheville’s creative connection to New Orleans

Best Medicine: Somewhat effective ways to stay fit in Asheville

Tyler Ramsey explores mental health on new album

How telehealth helps and hinders the most vulnerable patients in rural WNC

Local students talk the future of public health

2024 Primary Voter Guide: Buncombe County Board of Commissioners District 1

2024 Primary Voter Guide: U.S. House 11

2024 Primary Voter Guide: Asheville City Council

2024 Primary Voter Guide: N.C. District Court judge — District 40, Seats 6 & 7

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