Framing History: Restoring the past, post-Helene
- Volume 31
- / Issue 17
Cover Design Credit:
Scott Southwick
Cover Photography Credit:
Michael Logan
Many residents are facing the daunting task of cleanup and repair post-Helene, but those with historic houses have an added layer: preserving the area’s past for the future. On this week’s cover is Javier Morgan.
arts
Best Medicine with Cayla Clark: Turning your post-Helene canned food stash into a Thanksgiving masterpiece
In this month's Best Medicine, co-host Cayla Clark shares the secret ingredients to her now-famous Clif Bar and Turbidity Casserole. "It’s … how do you say … not good," she…Smart Bets: Flood Back Art
With a new song and music video and an online directory of Asheville artists impacted by flooding, the initiative is working to help local creatives recover from Tropical Storm Helene.Middle school student shares a poem about Helene’s impact on the RAD
Alexander Steere, a seventh grader at Francine Delany New School, discusses his love for the River Arts District.Smart Bets: David Wilcox’s Thanksgiving Homecoming
At the Nov. 29 holiday concert, the WNC folk musician will perform tracks from his current acoustic album, My Good Friends.Smart Bets: Winter Wonder Walk
An immersive winter storybook experience, lighted trail and holiday market help ring in the season at Adventure Center of Asheville.Smart Bets: Kenilworth Artists Open Studio Tour
Work from 26 Asheville-area artists will be for sale during the 14-studio, self-guided tour, Nov. 30-Dec. 1.
food
What’s new in food: The Admiral names a new chef and partner
Leo's House of Thirst executive chef Austin Inselmann is now overseeing the kitchens — and is a co-owner — at both restaurants, bringing some updates to The Admiral's menu. Also…
living
Unstoppable: Self-care is important
"Seeing our clinicians regularly at comfort sites, in our bright teal T-shirts, helps foster a sense of trust and creates a safe space to chat or cry," Meredith Switzer, executive…Unstoppable: Talk to friends and family about mental health
"There is an emotional life cycle of a disaster and many of us in our community are still in the 'disillusionment' stage," says Cammy Sky Holt, communications director of Black…Food distribution nonprofits provide post-Helene safety nets for WNC farms
Nonprofits dedicated to providing food to the community have relied on COVID-era programs and knowledge to help WNC's farms survive the impact of Tropical Storm Helene.
news
Unstoppable: Serving the community is a key priority
"In an odd series of events, we had actually decided to open a food resource area and onboarded our first mental health intern right before the hurricane hit," says Amy…Unstoppable: Clearing trees and developing new bonds
"We have real concerns about how the downed debris could impact the severity of wildfires," says Lang Hornthal, co-executive director of EcoForesters. "We also know that nonnative invasive species will…Owners of historic homes face unique challenges of restoring storm-damaged properties
Many residents face the daunting task of cleanup and repair post-Helene, but those with historic houses have an added layer: preserving the area’s past for the future.Amid retirement, community health remains top of mind for former MAHEC member
"Helping others is simply who I am," says Jaquelyn Hallum, former director of Health Careers and Diversity Education at Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC). "Retirement hasn’t changed that —…Coalition takes aim at Helene-damaged homes
Asheville Regional Coalition for Home Repair, aka ARCHR, in collaboration with PODER Emma Community Ownership, Mountain Housing Opportunities, Community Action Opportunities and Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity.New Soil & Water supervisor talks Helene recovery
Blair Thompson is joining the Buncombe Soil & Water Conservation District board at a time when its work is in the public mind due to Tropical Storm Helene.County commissioners approve expanded emergency housing
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved $1.5 million for rental assistance and expanded emergency housing within the county in response to Tropical Storm Helene.From CPP: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians sees effects to tourism and agriculture after Helene, but uses tribe’s resources to send aid elsewhere
“We received quite a bit of damage, but nothing like people east of Cherokee,” Anthony Sequoyah, the Eastern Band’s secretary of travel operations, told Carolina Public Press.
opinion
Letter: Public housing residents get no relief
"Recent letters and news reports have shown clearly that for relief after the flooding, public housing residents in Asheville have more problems and got dumped on, evicted and neglected by the…Letter: Bear cartoon misses funny bone
"Poking fun at people who lost their homes and businesses is no laughing matter."Letter: Volunteers have offered water, kindness and hope
"What stands out to me the most is the overwhelming kindness, empathy and generosity that characterize the people involved in the recovery and rebuilding of Asheville and all of Western…Letter: Grandfather’s photo links to local history
"The recent picture of the 'old-timers' in the Mountain Xpress of the exhibit titled 'Striking a Chord' contains a photo showing my grandfather James Sylvester."Letter: Hope comes with cleanup
"Seeing the progress made every day by the efforts of so many people and organizations gives me hope that our beautiful, funky little city shall rise again."Get the lead out
Letter: Stop the destruction of the Nolichucky Gorge
"This illegal mining threatens to permanently alter one of the Southeast’s premier whitewater rivers, with catastrophic consequences for local communities, wildlife and future generations."Mulch ado about nothing
