Editor’s note: This satirical story is 100% fake news. It is part of Xpress’ annual Humor Issue.
It was a cold November day when Xpress published its cover story, “Where in the World Is the Town of Woodfin?”
To say the backlash was immediate and palpable would be an understatement. The tension, the fear, the sense of impending violence — it hung heavy in the air. And the rage and vengeance that followed, I will not soon forget.
I had nothing to do with it
Admittedly, I was not around the office when this story was pitched. (Nor did I write the controversial piece!)…