Welcome to Small Towns: A new monthly feature on local issues outside of Asheville
- Volume 30
- / Issue 18
Cover Design Credit:
Scott Southwick
Cover Photography Credit:
Henderson County TDA
Xpress kicks off “Around the Region,” a new monthly feature examining issues facing WNC cities and towns outside of Asheville. For the first installment, we look at how Hendersonville, Woodfin and Brevard are planning to navigate growth and what comes with it — housing costs, transportation, employment and environmental protection.
arts
Four of a Kind: Lucario Clemens discusses the local DJ scene
The DJ talks new projects and the city's music scene.Best Medicine: Thanksgiving is over, but the leftovers remain
Cayla Clark leads the way for this month’s “Best Medicine.” Thanksgiving leftovers, winter temperatures and dating are among the items discussed.Four of a Kind: Missy Bell on the local film scene
The filmmaker talks new projects and the city's moviemaking scene.Playbill Picks: December local theater highlights
If you’re a fan of local theater, Western North Carolina offers plenty of options.Four of a Kind: Heather Maloy shares insights on the local dance scene
The choreographer talks new projects and the city's dance scene.Around town: Artsville Collective goes virtual
An Asheville arts collective launches a virtual gallery. Plus, a rock-and-roll exhibition returns for round two; UNCA's art sale; and more.
food
What’s new in food: Asheville Food and Beverage United unionizes
Asheville Food and Beverage United becomes an official labor union; Mast General Store hosts chef Jason Smith for book signing; The Whale achieves global recognition; and more!
news
Around the region: Hendersonville, Woodfin, Brevard envision the future via comprehensive plans
When Hendersonville officials began developing the city’s new comprehensive plan, they set their sights far into the future. “We toyed around with the idea of a 100-year plan and trying…Four of a Kind: Leah Lawson talks local music scene
The singer-songwriter talks new projects and the city's music scene.Mental health-support specialist dispatched on some Sheriff’s Office calls
The co-responder unit from the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office and Emergency Medical Services will focus on mental health calls, welfare checks and involuntary commitments.Buncombe to seek competitive bids for trash service
After existing provider WastePro proposed rate hikes as part of its contract renewal, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Nov. 21 to seek alternative providers on the open…ACS commissions enrollment and capacity study to address urgent challenges
The Asheville City Board of Education voted 6-1 at its Nov. 20 meeting to commission an enrollment and capacity study from California-based Cooperative Strategies without seeking competing bids, and started…
opinion
Letter: We need new leadership in Asheville
"If you are weary of the high taxes, roads filled with potholes, cracked or absent sidewalks, having a skeleton police force and subpar schools, I hope you will be inspired…Letter: Gerrymandering is cheating
"So where is the outrage and press coverage when the North Carolina legislature implements a plan to dilute the votes and essentially silence the voices of nearly half its population?"Letter: TDA should put money where it’s urgently needed
"Put your money where it’s needed: Give it to local organizations that do not have your resources that are already helping the desperate to get on their feet and off…Letter: A cyclist’s take on Asheville’s bike lanes
"The bike lanes are not only 'not used' but take up too much width. A narrower scale might’ve made more sense to accommodate everyone."My Story: Of all our WNC seasons, fall is my favorite
"Remembering the joy of seeing autumn’s falling leaves helped me feel better about the season ending."What a waste
Letter: North Asheville’s gentrified bullies fail to do their part
"But what angers me about it is the Episcopal Appeasement, spelled out in bold that lets North Asheville make millions off intimidation, along with Biltmore Forest and Montreat, while 'East…Letter: Disillusioned by shelter backlash
"I wonder, though, how 'nice' we are if we allow people in crisis to live on the street and refuse to give them shelter."Battered By prices
Xpress seeks student writing and art for 2024 Kids Issues
It's time for local kids and teens to share their writing and art for Xpress' 2024 Kids Issues.
