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2 weeks ago |
mountainx.com | Thomas Calder
In photos: Thousands gather at Pack Square Park for ‘Hands Off’ demonstration POWER TO THE PEOPLE: Veteran Jay Carey spoke at the April 5 'Hands Off' events in Asheville at Pack Square Park. Carey is the founder of Resist & Persist, a nonpartisan veteran advocacy organization dedicated to empowering veterans and their families.
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4 weeks ago |
mountainx.com | Thomas Calder
The Playlist: Listen to these 13 tracks for an unexpected musical journey SELF-IMPOSED RULES: In creating this month's playlist, musician Moon Bride (Carly Kotula) had a few self-imposed rules — “keep it mostly to new music, include mostly local artists and have it all fit together sonically,” she explains. Photo courtesy of Moon Bride Xpress’ latest installment of “The Playlist” has arrived.
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4 weeks ago |
mountainx.com | Thomas Calder
Poet Michael Dechane explores loneliness and transformation in his debut collection SOUND ADVICE: Poet Michael Dechane says he received the best advice on writing from his mentor Bob Cording, whom Dechane dedicated his debut collection to. "He said,'Write poetry to have a better life,'" Dechane notes.
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1 month ago |
mountainx.com | Thomas Calder
Beyond the Dais: The music, laughter and leaky diapers of Kim Roney’s youth WONDER YEARS: As a child, Asheville City Council member Kim Roney says she was "pretty goofy." Photo courtesy of Roney As part of Xpress’ annual Kids Issue series, we reached out to the members of Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners to share their childhood recollections. Not all elected officials were available.
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1 month ago |
mountainx.com | Thomas Calder
Beyond the Dais: The infamously bad dance moves of Commissioner Parker Sloan’s youth JAMMIN': A young Parker Sloan plays bass guitar. Photo courtesy of Sloan As part of Xpress’ annual Kids Issue series, we reached out to the members of Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners to share their childhood recollections. Not all elected officials were available.
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The 1860 census records show that Buncombe County had 1,907 slaves and 283 slave owners. Yet even today, some local historians say people are unaware that slavery existed in WNC. #avlhistory #avl #ashevillearchives #avlnews #tuesdayhistory #mountainxpress https://t.co/IjPTRlRRlf
Christopher Hickman’s controversial plea deal and what it means for Asheville https://t.co/WLhdwesFHg #avlnews #avl #asheville https://t.co/lPdlInd8L6
Asheville Archives: The Southern Exposition brings local arts and crafts to the Big City, 1925 https://t.co/1LSw43xIYZ #avlhistory #tuesdayhistory #avlcraft #avl #ashevillearchives #wnc #localmatters #mountainxpress https://t.co/ReGH844RY4