February 2, 2024 – mountainx.com

Letter: Funding loss would bode ill for WNC

February 2, 2024 by Letters

“So losing Medicare would be like shooting yourself in the foot — and not having an emergency room to take care of your wound.”

Feds cite Asheville’s Mission Hospital for “immediate jeopardy,” HCA division president tells staff

February 2, 2024 by Asheville Watchdog

Mission Hospital has been officially informed by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that it is in “immediate jeopardy” related to deficiencies in care, according to an internal email obtained by Asheville Watchdog.

Westsiders want out of Woodfin

February 2, 2024 by Greg Parlier

More than 30 residents who live on the west side of Woodfin showed up to send a message to Town Council on Feb. 1: “Let us go.”

It’s a living

February 2, 2024 by Brent Brown

Downtown residents talk about the pros and cons of urban living

February 2, 2024 by Chase Davis

The perspective of what it’s like downtown has been a bit of a roller coaster lately, with some lauding the plethora of local breweries, restaurants and local shops and others lamenting rising crime and affordability. Xpress spoke with four downtown residents to get a snapshot of the benefits and drawbacks of living in the core of Asheville, as well as their outlook for the future.

The joys and pains of parenthood after infant loss

February 2, 2024 by Jessica Wakeman

Welcoming a rainbow baby can bring complex emotions: Some parents don’t want to get hopeful again because they know that even when a heartbeat sounds strong and even when Mom feels a kick, a pregnancy can still end in heartbreaking loss.

Advocate for intentional community focuses on aging well

February 2, 2024 by Lisa Allen

Sheridan Hill discusses her plans to launch Mountain Hearth Village, an intentional community in McDowell County.