Asheville FM News Hour

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The Asheville FM News Hour features news and interviews on issues affecting people in Asheville and WNC. We seek to highlight the voices of the community of Asheville and share relevant stories from across the state.

Tune in Wednesdays at 11 a.m. for lively discussions with newsmakers, non-profits, local artists and everyday folks.

The AFM news team includes: Patricia Furnish, Mark West, Dick Needleman, Michele Scheve, Emily Davis, KP Whaley, and a rotating cast of contributors. You can join the news team also as a community journalist. Email [email protected] to get involved.

To listen to past interviews and discussions from The Asheville FM News Hour, check out The Asheville FM News Hour podcast page by clicking here.

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Concert Calendar 8/24-9/1

August 24th, 2026

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Monday, August 24th
Patio Show: Woody Wood & Abe Reid of The Blue Rags @ The Grey Eagle
Mashup Mondays @ One World West
The Most Miserable Open Mic w/Tony @ Sly Grog
The Page Brothers Quartet @ Little Jumbo
Best Ever Karaoke w/KJ Honey @ Fleetwood’s
Andrew Scotchie & Friends @ French Broad River Brewery
Tuesday, August 25th
Clouds of Delusion Tuesday Residency @ One World West
Songwriters Roller Derby Showcase @ The Grey Eagle
The Connect @ The One Stop
Beautiful Pigs, Ashley Paul, & Cameron Mitchell @ Static Age Records
Boyd, Sanders, & Hall @ Little Jumbo
The Golden Ladle Food Competition @ Fleetwood’s
Music Bingo @ Highland Brewing
Bluegrass Jam @ Eda’s Hide-A-Way
Drink It Forward: Food Connection Benefit @ New Belgium Brewery
Open Mic @ Vintage Kava
Wednesday, August 26th
Jason Curtis and The Blacksheep @ The Grey Eagle
Latin Night Wednesday @ One World West
Lonesome Joy @ The One Stop
Terraoke Free Karaoke Takeover @ The Odd
The Golden Ladle Food Competition @ Fleetwood’s
Old-Time Jam @ Jack of the Wood
Weird Wednesday Open Jam @ Sly Grog
Blone Noble, Violent Institution, & DJ Baronovva @ 27 Club
Found Footage Fest: VHS Treasures @ Eulogy
Country Line Dance (& Two-Step) with Kristey @ Eda’s Hide-a-Way
Alma Russ w/Vilai Harrington & The Hamptons @ The Double Crown
Thursday, August 27th
Patio Show: Widely Grown @ The Grey Eagle
Santiago Y Los Gatos w/ Fashion Bath & Jason Daniello @ The Grey Eagle
Thunder Thursdays @ One World West
Karaoke For Dat Azz @ The One Stop
DJ set – Undercurrents @ Fleetwood’s
Blithe, Motocrossed, and Margo Texas @ Static Age Records
Penelope Road & Winyah @ The Orange Peel
Bluegrass Jam hosted by Drew Matulich @ Jack of the Wood
Butts & Boots Line Dancing @ Banks Ave
Mr. Jimmy & Lyric @ Highland Brewing
Music Trivia @ Eulogy
Bless Your Heart Trivia @ Eda’s Hide-A-Way

Friday, August 28th
Patio Show: Beer and Loathing @ The Grey Eagle
Gimme Hendrix w/ Starseer @ The Grey Eagle
Ghalia Volt w/ Kent Burnside @ Asheville Music Hall
Wax Future @ The One Stop
Mid-Summer Party @ Fleetwood’s
Tuck It Up Buttercup: Drag & Dancing @Banks Ave.
Heart Break Club presents The Devil’s Harvest Burlesque & Variety Show @ 27 Club
Chiodos,156/Silence, sace6, and Second Harbour @ The Orange Peel
Gregory Alan Isakov w/ Special Guest Courtney Marie Andrews @ Hellbender
Lo Wolf, Claire Whall, Blue Roses, and Jacob Franklin Lawter @ Static Age Records
Fancy and the Gentlemen @ Jack of the Wood
Sit a Spell: Celtic Music Session w/Maura & Friends @ Ginger’s Revenge
Punk Night @ Wheelhouse
DJ Lil Meow Meow’s Dance Floor Rapture @ Eulogy
Dylan Walshe and Morgan Geer @ Eda’s Hide-a-Way
Fireside Trio @ New Belgium
Saturday, August 29th
Rock Academy Showcase @The Grey Eagle
AMH Music & Market (Pre-Keller & Keels) @ Asheville Music Hall
Strictly Liquid Presents: Ween/Live in Chicago Tribute @ Asheville Music Hall
Andrew Thelston Band @ The One Stop
Her Pilots, Safety Coffin, Puppy & The Dogs, and Lucky Flip @Fleetwood’s
Nobody’s Darling String Band @ Jack of the Wood
Buffalo Galaxy @ Jack of the Wood
Pretty Privilege: Drag & Dancing @ Banks Ave.
The Honey Collective @ Ginger’s Revenge
Superdude @ Wheelhouse
Dark Frequencies – A Gothic Dance Night @ Eulogy
Elizabeth & Lefty and The Workingmen @ Eda’s Hide-a-Way
Silent Disco @ New Belgium Brewery
Nog Loggins @ Sierra Nevada
Sunday, August 30th
Patio Show: Cordovas with Gavin Kattesh
Ten Minute Movies @ The Grey Eagle
Suns of Stars Sunday Residency @ One World West
Shakedown Sunday @ The One Stop
Junk-O-Rama Vintage Market @ Fleetwood’s
Butts & Boots: Line Dancing @ Banks Ave.
Nina Gi, JoJo Harnish, and Cliff B. Worsham @ Static Age Records
Casey Rocket @ The Orange Peel
Bluegrass Brunch @ Jack of the Wood
Traditional Irish Music Session @ Jack of the Wood
Jazz Jam Sunday @ Ginger’s Revenge
Live Scottish Music @ Archetype Brewing
Monolord w/ Khemmis & Earth Tongue @ Eulogy
Tanasi @ Sierra Nevada
Monday, August 31st

Estimated Prophets: Grateful Dead Cover Show @ The Grey Eagle
Mashup Mondays @ One World West
Best Ever Karaoke w/KJ Honey @ Fleetwood’s
The Most Miserable Open Mic w/Tony @ Sly Grog
Black Label Society w/ guests Zakk Sabbath & Dark Chapel @ Harrah’s Cherokee Center
Chew Toy @ Little Jumbo
Monolord w/Khemmis & Earth Tongue @ Eulogy
Tuesday, September 1st
Sanders, Boyd, Hall, Page Pond & Krekel @ Little Jumbo
Irish Jam Session @ Diatribe Brewing
Trivia Tuesday @ Archetype Brewing
Bluegrass Jam @ Eda’s Hide-A-Way
Open Mic @ Vintage Kava
In Theatres:
Wortham Center for the Arts: Steve Hofstetter: Begin Again, Friday August 28th; “Erased”
Film Premiere Event, Saturday August 29th; “Farpoint” Episode One Screening: The Dream
Police, Sunday August 30th.
Asheville Community Theater Presents: Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind, Friday,
Saturday & Sunday August 28th, 29th & 30th
Montford Park Players Presents: The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, Friday & Saturday,
August 28th & 29th
Old Dead Gods & Hashwitch now on the AFM Recordings Tab

August 17th, 2026

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Asheville FM Live Music Sessions –Thursday, July 23rd, 2026

Musical Guest – Old Dead Gods & Hashwitch– Recorded live from the 103.3 AshevilleFM studio.

AshevilleFM 103.3 with support from Arts AVL, Buncombe County, and North Carolina Arts Council

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Special thanks to our volunteers and their efforts to make this happen! – (Our hosts, Eva & Forest Weaver) – pictures by Forest Weaver

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Minorcan on Asheville FM Live Music Sessions, now on the AFM Recordings tab under the Shows menu

July 26th, 2026

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Asheville FM Live Music Sessions –Thursday, July 23rd, 2026

Musical Guest – Miunorcan– Recorded live from the 103.3 AshevilleFM studio.

AshevilleFM 103.3 with support from Arts AVL, Buncombe County, and North Carolina Arts Council

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Quinn Bee on Asheville FM Live Music Sessions, now on the AFM Recordings tab under the Shows menu

July 10th, 2026

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Asheville FM Live Music Sessions –Thursday, July 2nd, 2026

Musical Guest – Quinn Bee– Recorded live from the 103.3 AshevilleFM studio. Quinn is joined by Will Elliott – bass, guitar; Noah Brackett – bass, guitar; Jack Victor – drums

AshevilleFM 103.3 with support from Arts AVL, Buncombe County, and North Carolina Arts Council

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Coming in August: The Asheville FM 2026 Record Fair!

July 6th, 2026

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Join us on Sunday, August 16th, when Community Radio Station Asheville FM presents the 7th Annual Record Fair at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Downtown Asheville, the largest in the area!

Stay tuned for more info!

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The AFM Spring Fund Drive is still accepting donations!

April 14th, 2026

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Thanks to everyone for donating to our 2026 Spring Fund Drive. We sincerely appreciate your kindness and generosity!

We are very close to our goal of $35,000 and even though the Fund Drive end date has passed, we are still accepting donations. If you would like to donate, please hit the Donate button on the Asheville FM website Home Page and give whatever you like.

Thank you for your support of Community Radio!

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2026 Mardi Gras Parade interview now in Archives

February 10th, 2026

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The Mardi Gras interview is now in the Archive section

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Neil Hamburger (Gregg Turkington) on Melody in Mayhem.

January 26th, 2026

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Neil Hamburger (Gregg Turkington) on 1/23 episode of Melody in Mayhem. Neil hangs out for a good 90 mins to talk about music, records, comedy and all sorts of other things. 0<
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Asheville FM End-Of-Year Fund Drive is over, but . .

December 22nd, 2025

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Even though Asheville FM’s Annual End-Of-Year Fund Drive is over, you can still donate! Give what you can; we sincerely appreciate your support!

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Black Mountain Blues Society and Blues Jam!

December 13th, 2025

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Now in the Archive Section for the Tuesday, December 16th during the second hour of the show! Buffalo Mike interviews Justice Roberts, Chair of the Black Mountain Blues Society organization, along with Blues Jam hosts Peggy Ratusz and Bill Mattocks to discuss news about the Blues Society and the weekly Tuesday night Blues Jam.

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Michelle Moog interview plus Progressive music featuring various Moog instruments!

November 10th, 2025

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Professor Ted welcomes Moogseum and Bob Moog Foundation executive director, and daughter of the late Bob Moog, on Thursday, November 13th from 1-3 PM. Hear his discussion with Michelle Moog-Kousa about the rare Minimoog Prototype Exhibit at the Moogseum in downtown Asheville this weekend, November 14-16, in conjunction with the Museum of Music Technology. These prototypes were created in 1969-1971, and tell the fascinating story of the evolution of one of the most important synths ever invented. More info here: Moogseum

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Queer Calendar For Week of 9/18

September 17th, 2025
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It’s Thursday – and you can Join Jerri & Christopher every Thursday @6pm for country music, line dancing, and beginner 2 step! At Banks Ave Bar for Butts and Boots every Thursday* No Partner needed Also on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month

Thursday, September 18th from 7-10pm (and every 3rd Thursday) DJ Tamagotchi hosts Haus of Kiki, a new monthly queer social at Potential New Boyfriend, here in West Asheville.

Friday, September 19 at 6 – 9 pm Queer Networking: A Special Pride Edition at The Radical Rooftop. Join us for a vibrant evening of queer business entworking at the stunning rooftop bar of the Radical Hotel. Hosted by WNC Queer Professionals and sponsored by Blue Ridge Pride and Bill Casey with The Blood Connection. Connect with like-minded professionals, build meaningful relationships, and expand your network in a welcoming and inclusive space. Gain fresh perspectives, exchange ideas, and discover opportunities for collaboration and growth. Click here to learn more.

Friday, September 19 at 8 pm Drag Karaoke – Divine’s Karaoke Kiki! At Dalton Distillery. DIVINE’s Karaoke Kiki! Is a singing with a twist, hosted by a comedy drag queen. Enjoy the interaction-packed show as she toasts and roasts the singers.

This SATURDAY,September 20th, 8-10pm, check out “Date my Queer Friend” event at Daytrip! 5 wingpeople present a queer pal who has been lookin’ for love in allllll the wrong places. PowerPoint presentation-style pitching, followed by a cheeky mixer. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy the first installment of this interactive dating show! 💛Free! Just show up

Saturday, September 20 at 1 pm Hendersonville Pride presents Buck Wild at Honeysuckle Holler, a bar with country dancing. Event starts at 1 pm. Doors at 12 pm. Event is for ages 21 and over. Standard admission is $10 presale, and $15 at the door. Get tickets and information here.

Saturday, September 20 at 8 pm Queer Line Dancing at Hi-Wire Brewing (Knowxville). We will be boogying to Shania Twain, Bad Bunny, Cowboy Carter, Chappell Roan, etc! Bring your boot-scootin’ shoes – and come make friends! Tickets are $10. Click here for more information.

Recurring every Sunday of the month and third Saturday of every month PFLAG Connect Groups. Monthly connect groups are a more intimate way to connect with the parents, families, and allies of LGBTQIA+ folks. Registration is required – RSVP via the link. First Sunday of every month at 10 am at Firestorm Books. Third Saturday of every month at 10 am at EMOTE.

Ongoing until September 21: Our Living Record – Highlighting LGBTQ+ Resilience in the Face of Erasure. The exhibit features artwork from Southern LGBTQ+ community members and allies who aim to preserve queer memory. In full, the exhibition will include photography, sculpture, protection, ephemera and participatory archival interactive installations. Each piece will ultimately work to showcase the broader story of LGBTQ+ resilience, resistance, and joy. Beginning July 10 through September 1, the exhibition will be live at the Revolve Gallery in Asheville. Click here for more information.

Looking ahead to next week

Saturday, September 27 Blue Ridge Pride Festival 2025 located at Pack Square Park in Asheville. Keep up with updates by clicking here.

Saturday, September 27 at 10 pm Beer City Bears Dance at OHenry’s, a kiki for beras, cubs, chubs, and their admirers – a fundraiser event. Click here for more information.

Saturday, September 27 at 7:30 pm Pride Open Mic Night at Shakedown Lounge in Hendersonville, NC. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just looking to share your voice, our Open Mic Night is the perfect place to showcase your talent! Come enjoy a night filled with music, poetry, comedy, and more. Bring your friends, your talent, and your enthusiasm.

Saturday, September 27 at 8 pm Miss Vee’s Freakshow at Devil’s Foot (131 Sweeten Creek Rd). This September’s special is Neon Fetish: a Kinky Burlesque and Variety Show featuring Von Infinity. Sound bath at 8 pm. Show at 9 pm. Show is ages for 21 and up. Don’t forget to bring cash tips! The DJ will be Spirit Animal and burlesque by Medusa, Sweetie, November Rain, and Mandi Frufru. Click here to view event details.

Sunday, September 28 at 1:30 pm Just announced: The Orange Peel is excited to host the official Blue Ridge Pride Closing Party with Nicole Paige Brooks of RuPaul’s Drag Race! Tea Dance and Drag Show + music by DJ @danym3d3. Featuring The Legendary House of Brooks with Beulah Land, Indica Gemini, Josie Glamoure, Leo Scott, and the newly crowned Mx. Blue Ridge Pride. Doors at 1:30 pm. Show at 2 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. $30 for meet and greet.

Sunday, September 28 at 4 pm Beer City Bears Social @Shakeys – A kiki for bears, cubs, chubs, and their admirers. Attention furry mens! A fundraiser event!

Friday, October 3 at 6:30 pm Blue Ridge Drag Bingo at the Hilltop Event Center (21 Restaurant Ct, 28805). It’s time to daub, dance, and donate with hilarious drag queens at Blue Ridge Bingo, the Asheville Drag Bingo show. Asheville’s most whimsical way to give back. Tickets start at $20 and include bingo cards. This event is for ages 21 and up. Click here for more information.

Saturday, October 4 at 6 pm LGBTQ Silent Disco hosted at the WagWorld Pub and Event Center in Fletcher, NC. LGBTQ Silent Disco – a night to remember! Tickets are $25 (includes headset) – advanced purchase only. Non-refundable. Three different music channels. Full bar/cash bar – grab a drink, strike a pose, and hydrate responsibly. Not much of a dance? That’s okay! Catch up with friends, make new ones, soak in the patio vibes and fresh air.

Friday, October 10 at 5:30 pm Drag Queen One WoMAN Cabaret Show – I Am What I Am, a Fundraiser located at New Belgium Brewing. Show rating is ages 21+. Cash bar! “I Am What I Am” offers audiences the chance to witness a fusion of live singing, enchanting narrative, and a truly unique exploration of Divine’s origin story. With a perfect blend of raw emotion, heartwarming moments, and dazzling entertainment, the show promises an unforgettable journey. Click here to buy tickets and for more information.

Saturday, October 18 at 8 pm Miss Vee’s Freakshow at Devil’s Foot (131 Sweeten Creek Rd). Click here to stay tuned.

Saturday, October 18 11 am and 1 pm Katarina’s Saturday Cabaret Fundraiser at Banks Ave Bar. The stage is set for glamour, music, and Southern flavor as Katarina’s Saturday Cabaret Drag Brunch returns to Banks Ave Bar on Saturday, October 18 with two dazzling shows at 11 am and 1 pm. This vibrant event, produced by Bearded Lady Productions (a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit), will raise funds for Cornbread and Roses, a local grassroots organization. Guests can expect standout performances, crowd interaction, and delicious biscuit-forward brunch fare – all while contributing to a good cause. Click here for more information.

Sunday, October 19 at 12:30 pm Served by Sev Drag Brunch at The Mule/Devil’s Foot (131 Sweeten Creek Rd). Doors at 12 pm. Show at 1 pm. $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Served by Sev Drag Brunch once a month, all year long! Sev’s show brings Asheville talent to the stage for an afternoon of clapping, snapping and jaw-dropping performances. Brunch food truck, build your own blood and mimosa bar, and more! Click here for more information.

Monday, October 20 at 4 pm 2025 LGBTQIA Mental Health Resource Fair at the Love and Respect Community for Recovery and Wellness (350 Chadwick Ave, Suite 300. Hendersonville, NC). Join us for a day in the cool October breeze during Mental Health Awareness Week. Come together with your community to celebrate diversity, support mental wellness, and connect with affirming resources in a safe, welcoming space. What to expect: Cactus Rainbow Food Truck, music, LGBTQ Mental Health Providers on site, free mental health infosessions, raffle prizes. Sponsored by Hendersonville Pride and PFLAG.

Saturday, October 25 at 7:30 pm Pride Open Mic Night at Shakedown Lounge in Hendersonville, NC. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just looking to share your voice, our Open Mic Night is the perfect place to showcase your talent! Come enjoy a night filled with music, poetry, comedy, and more. Bring your friends, your talent, and your enthusiasm.

Friday, October 31 at 7 pm LGBTQIA2S+ Music Bingo Halloween Party at Southern Appalachian Brewery! Costume contest, food truck, music bingo, beer and wine. Event hosted by Hendersonville Pride.

Sunday, November 2 at 1 pm Asheville Drag Brunch at New Belgium Brewing. Show rating: all ages. Cash bar (wine and beer). Join Asheville Drag Brunch for a community give-back free drag show at New Belgium Brewing in Asheville. Tickets are FREE but required. All proceeds will benefit a local non-profit organization. Suggested donation $5 to $10. Click here for information and tickets.

Friday, November 14 at 6:30 pm Asheville Drag Bingo at the Hilltop Event Center. Show rating is 21+. It’s time to daub, dance, and donate with a hilarious queen at Blue Ridge Bingo, the Asheville Drag Bingo Show. Asheville’s mots whimsical way to give back! The first ball drops at 7 pm, the first Friday of the month at the Hilltop Events Center. Tickets start at $20, which includes bingo cards, and are available at BeardedLadyProductions.org. Expect six rounds of spellbinding bingo, prizes, and upbeat tunes. Attendees are encouraged to dress to impress based on each month’s theme! Click here for more information.

Saturday, November 15 at 7 pm The Brunch of Oz at Banks Ave Bar. All ages are invited. Full bar. Table sharing seating tickets at www.AshevilleDragBrunch.com. “There’s no place like home…” Because home is where our community shines the brightest.

Friday, November 21 at 7 pm Asheville Drag Dinner: Wizard of Oz Themed Fundraiser at Highland Brewing Event Center. Show rating is for all ages. Cash bar includes wine and beer. Tickets are non-refundable. Click here for more information.

December 1st through December 13th from 9 AM to 6 PM at Revolve Gallery on Riverside Drive, this year for World AIDS Day, Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP), the National AIDS Memorial, Campaign for Southern Equality, and Revolve Gallery are partnering together to bring 6 panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt to Asheville as part of the Community Display Program.The exhibit, “A Tapestry of Love: Echoes of Loss, Voices of Hope,” will be on display The display is free to the public, with any donations received supporting the mission and work of Western North Carolina AIDS Project.

Thursday, December 4 at 7 pm Make the Yuletide Gay at Grey Eagle Music Hall. It’s your newest holiday tradition! Don your gay apparel and cozy up next to three award-winning songwriters for a night of holiday classics, original music, storytelling 2025 International Folk Music Artist of the Year aware Crys Matthews is joined by genre-defying artist/activist Heather Mae and shame-slaying singer-songwriter drag queen Flamy Grant for a winter show like no other. We’re making merry and celebrating the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community in a time when so many are trying to silence our voices. Click here for more information.

Sunday, December 7 Asheville Drag Brunch Fundraiser at the Ella Event Venue at the Hideaway (49 Broadway Street). Show rating is all ages. Cash bar includes wine and beer. Tickets are non-refundable. There are different ticket levels, a handful which are only for ages 21+. Click here for more information.

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MOAC’s Resist Dance

April 19th, 2025

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MOAC (Musicians Organizing Activist Committee) hosted the first, of what they hope to be many, Resist Dance! KP Whaley sat down with Alan and AG of the organization to learn more.

With backgrounds in civil rights law, activism, constitutional law, and music, the founders of new coalition MOAC began the project because they wanted to use music to bring attention to what they saw as an obvious trampling of civil rights. The government is “going after” a lot of vulnerable groups and MOAC wants to involve these groups in resisting “a lot of repeat history going on.” They will use the power of music to protect the constitution and bill of rights. Alan sees MOAC following in the civil discourse of Bob Dylan, John Lennon, and Joan Baez. He wants to inspire musicians to not be afraid.

AG shared MOAC’s mission: MOAC exists to utilize music to better our communities. MOAC raises awareness about guaranteed freedoms. MOAC inspires resistance against harm to all humans. MOAC lifts up those whose voices have been silenced.

One World West hosts the first Resist Dance with three bands, two speakers, and numerous tables of activists this Saturday. MOAC hopes to throw more Resist Dances all over town to use music to bring people together. If you are a venue interested in hosting a Resist Dance, or you just want to learn more about the organization, visit moac-avl.org. And be sure to visit One World West on Saturday night!

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2025 Fall Fund Drive!

March 27th, 2025

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My #1 story from 2021 to 2025 is expanding Medicaid eligibility in North Carolina

March 12th, 2025

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RALEIGH, NC – March 4, 2025 – More than one year ago, on December 1, 2023, North Carolina officially became the 40^th state to expand Medicaid, the federal program for health insurance for low-resource individuals. A state Medicaid expansion (ME) bill was passed by the General Assembly and signed by Governor Roy Cooper in March_.ME was in the Affordable Care Act of 2010 and left to each state to decide in a subsequent Supreme Court ruling. ME increases health care access to eligible North Carolinians ages 19-64 and their families by relaxing the program’s strict eligibility requirements.

The latest update of the NC Medicaid Expansion Enrollment Dashboard was on March 4^th. There have been almost 640 thousand people in North Carolina who have been enrolled since the law took effect including more than 15.5 thousand residents of Buncombe County. It was estimated that 600 thousand North Carolinians were eligible for ME, with 15.5 thousand from Buncombe County. The state had predicted that it would take 2 years (24 months) to achieve their enrollment. After only 15 months of accepting applications, the state and Buncombe County have already exceeded their estimates to enrolling eligible persons.

North Carolina has been thrust into the national spotlight through the passing and implementation of Medicaid expansion. Its success was due to the strong grassroots support by many organizations and the efforts of Governor Cooper and both houses of the General Assembly.

It has been estimated that expanding Medicaid will bring the state 8 billion federal dollars annually, almost 2 billion dollars to support behavioral health, public safety, and rural health care, and 2 billion dollars for starting the program in 2023.

In an interview with North Carolina Health News, Governor Cooper, who spearheaded expanding Medicaid in North Carolina, said, “When I ran for governor, one of my top priorities was creating a North Carolina where people were healthier and could get the care that they need to have lives of purpose and abundance.” He added, “We knew that Medicaid expansion was an important way of making that happen, because there were a lot of hardworking people in North Carolina who were making too much money to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough money to qualify for subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.”

There are many ways to apply for NC Medicaid for eligible persons. Those who have not yet applied should visit Medicaid.nc.gov to see if they qualify. Buncombe County residents can apply for Medicaid online and at any time at ePASS.NC.gov. Applications can be done in-person at the HHS Building on 40 Coxe Avenue, by calling 828-250-5500, or by mail.

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Contact: Dr. Dick Needleman, Health reporter, 103.3 AshevilleFM, [email protected]

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