Love Bug: Initiative connects givers and receivers
- Volume 27
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A closed sign is now a familiar sight around Asheville and WNC, with many local businesses and even Asheville City Hall closed to the public — though City Council meetings have moved to livestreams. In this issue, we chart the ongoing effects of COVID-19 concerns on our local community.
arts
Warren Givens and Matt Walsh release new albums
Givens' record offers two decidedly different takes on the same five songs, while Walsh's latest LP arose from a sudden offer he couldn't refuse.Filmmaker Polly Schattel releases her debut novel
The Asheville-based artist realizes her long-held dreams of becoming an author with “The Occultists.”A&E Roundup: Tryon Film Festival goes digital
The N.C. festival is increasing access with a weeklong virtual event, outdoor entertainment ramps up in October and more area arts news.
food
Warren Wilson College Farm expands its meat sales outlets
A partnership with the ASAP Farmers Market and a recently launched online sales platform are making the college's pasture-raised meats more accessible to consumers.Local cookbooks and chefs provide inspiration for cooler temperatures ahead
Spicy soups, baked apples, buckwheat pancakes and cheesy dips are some of the recipes Asheville chefs and cookbook authors lean into as cold weather approaches.
news
Asheville Archives: City confronts unemployment, 1930-32
During the onset of the Great Depression, the city of Asheville authorized the formation of the Unemployment Council. The committee's first project was the community wood yard, which employed 140…Dogwood CEO Chiang takes unexplained leave of foundation
Less than a year after Antony Chiang arrived in Asheville to lead the newly formed Dogwood Health Trust, he’s left the foundation — and despite repeated attempts, Xpress has yet…Pandemic of Love connects local needs with local donors
How did the unselfish impulses of a Florida meditation teacher and a Hollywood actress lead Asheville residents to help one another out during the COVID-19 crisis? Through the internet, of…Hemlock Restoration Initiative seeks long-term state support
A $300,000 recurring allocation for the HRI, a program of Asheville-based nonprofit WNC Communities, stalled in the N.C. General Assembly due to partisan gridlock over the state budget. A joint…Tom Elmore marks 70 years with 700 miles
Elmore rode a variety of routes around Leicester and north Buncombe County, beginning and ending at his own doorstep at Thatchmore Farm in Leicester. “It started off pretty slow —…Remembrance Project spotlights Buncombe County’s history of racial terror
In September, the Buncombe County Remembrance Project opened a charitable fund at The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina with the goal of raising $80,000 over the next six months.…Henderson GOP will likely pick Moffitt to replace McGrady Oct. 8
With Republican N.C. House District 117 primary winner Tim Moffitt now also the presumptive candidate to replace outgoing Rep. Chuck McGrady until the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election, how might…New Crossroads: two development proposals could add 1,500+ housing units
The Buncombe County Planning Board will hear proposals for two massive development projects at its virtual meeting of Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 9 a.m.
opinion
Letter: A time for action, teaching, relearning and loving
"We will never find peace within our hearts if we go on blaming and hating those who are different."Letter: Homestay rules penalize city residents
"Stop spending so much time and energy on policies and issues like these and redirect the same energy to figure out ways to make our local governments more effective and…Letter: Has coronavirus gone postal?
"From the onset of this pandemic to date, I have not seen a single postal delivery worker, privately or federally employed, wearing a mask or utilizing any other such protective…Letter: Put trust in Davis’ experience and maturity
"Let’s send someone to Congress whose career reflects significant education, training, relevant work experience — and maturity."Letter: Asheville’s new union nurses are heroes!
"Please encourage them in the coming weeks and months as they navigate their way to positive hospital reforms benefiting everyone."Letter: Looking at you, Asheville
"Please stop with the ridiculousness of all this."Letter: Increased deaths from ‘opening up’ aren’t worth it
"As a nation, we have survived worse in history, and if we work together, mask, social distance, sanitize and listen to real experts, we will pull through this with far…Letter: Union can help improve health care, fight inequality
"As we demonstrate for transformation of police departments, the removal of statues and other symbols of racism, remember that unequal health care delivery to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color)…Letter: Get virus under control to boost local economy
"In order to keep local businesses open, instead of encouraging the myth that COVID-19 is an overhyped virus or hoax, let’s take actions that actually work."I prefer a canapé
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