Asheville NC

[Regarding “State of Downtown: Annual Event Talks BID, Grants and Plans for Generating Revenue,” March 26, Xpress:]. I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed social district in the South Slope. While I understand the desire to increase foot traffic and revenue for businesses, I do not believe this...

[Regarding “State of Downtown: Annual Event Talks BID, Grants and Plans for Generating Revenue,” March 26, Xpress:]. I think it’s a great idea to create a social quadrant of the city. Supercool idea. And just in time to get up and running for summer nights. Days, too!

Thousands gathered at Pack Square Park as part of the April 5 “Hands Off” Nationwide Day of Action. According to reports, an estimated 1,400 similar protests are taking place across the country. The Asheville event was sponsored by local groups Good Trouble WNC, Indivisible Asheville/WNC and the NC Poor People’s...

As an open-format music DJ and producer — as well as a devoted barfly — I’ve had my share of interesting bar experiences, especially at our local dive bars. If you visit dives often enough, you’ll inevitably have to brave the bathroom at some point, and any experienced dive bar patron can tell you how potentially...

Millions Donated to Safeguard North Carolina’s Wilderness by Tech Mogul. The recent release of Forbes' annual World's Billionaires list highlights the growing influence of North Carolina’s own Tim Sweeney, founder and CEO of Epic Games.

Morehead City, NC – Spring weather in eastern North Carolina is shaping up to be a mix of moderate rip current risks, thunderstorms, and heavy rainfall in the coming days. Starting Sunday, the region will experience scattered showers and storms, with the risk of severe weather increasing by Monday.

Hidden among Asheville’s vibrant downtown streets sits a slice of Paris that has North Carolinians mapping routes and planning weekend trips just for a bowl of bubbling, cheese-capped perfection. Welcome to Bouchon, where French onion soup has achieved legendary status. When a dish makes you close your eyes and...

Furniture Factory Shutdown Marks Another Setback for North Carolina’s Workforce. North Carolina-based furniture supplier Progressive Furniture has announced it will cease operations by the end of the year, laying off all 30 of its employees. The company supplies major retailers such as Walmart, Target, Home Depot,...

COLUMBIA — For every hour Lisa Lee works caring for people in their homes, her employer receives $25 per hour. In 10 years of work, she has never gotten more than $15 per hour. Lee’s employer, like all home health providers in the state, gets funding through Medicaid reimbursements for home care waivers. Under state...

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson will be prosecuting the Salvadoran illegal immigrant accused in the fatal hit-and-run of a USC student.