A 12-page working draft report out of Wake Forest University titled “Mission Hospital’s Financial Performance Under HCA” collates information from federal data, HCA’s own projections, and other studies to show how the Asheville hospital has prospered since the $1.5 billion purchase five years ago.
“The onslaught started a few months ago, when my partner and I joined the City of Asheville’s composting program. The chore of taking our slop bucket to the East Asheville Library branch has been a revelation — of maggots.”
Conserving Carolina’s fifth annual Habitat at Home spring photo contest is underway. Plus: Hendo Earth Fare returns to Hendersonville; G5 Trail Collective adds 10 new miles; and more!
The graphic designer talks new projects and the city’s visual arts scene.
It’s been 10 years since Asheville City Schools displaced its once successful majority-Black alternative program from its home on Montford Avenue. At least one longtime educator calls that the worst decision the district has made this century.
Safety and hospitality ambassadors for a downtown Asheville business improvement district would be perceived as a welcome addition by some — additional “eyes and ears” on the street. But others aren’t sure that such a program is a priority.
“We need to reach across the gaps between neighborhoods, across industries and between social groups to talk to folks older and younger than ourselves and ask what they can teach us,” says Charles “CJ” Domingo, who is one of six candidates vying for three open seats on Asheville City Council.
“While some claim they support Israel on ideological grounds, money makes it more difficult to evaluate what is truly motivating one’s motives and actions.”
Jennifer Horton, a Democrat, is running for Buncombe County Board of Commissioners District 1.
Press release from Buncombe County: In the next few weeks, the residents of Buncombe County will play a crucial role in helping Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) identify important health needs in our community and the surrounding area. To receive state accreditation, local public health departments are required to carry out a community […]
The Asheville-based author’s “Hinterkaifeck” delves into the still-unsolved 1922 murder of the Gruber family in rural Bavaria.
Press release from Third Act NC: Third Act NC, WNC members, a group of volunteer climate activists over the age of 60, in cooperation with local climate activist groups, will hold a rally for WNC residents at Pack Square near the Courthouse on Tuesday, April 9th at 5:30 p.m. The rally is in protest of the […]
The biggest sting seemed to be the timing: The dumpster in front the former Asheville Primary School arrived one day after the Asheville City Board of Education board voted to close Montford North Star Academy.
Press release from Dogwood Health Trust: Asheville, N.C. – Dogwood Health Trust has selected Affiliated Monitors, Inc. (AMI) to provide independent monitor services and oversee HCA Healthcare’s compliance with its commitments set forth in the purchase agreement for Mission Health System. Their engagement as Independent Monitor (IM) began on April 1, 2024. The North Carolina […]
Not all of Asheville’s pups live a life of leisure. There are several who work hard for the money — OK, the dog treats — in our libraries and schools as well as on our streets.
“Most deaf kids are born to hearing parents, and there’s usually a lag time of identifying deafness in a baby and often a struggle with accepting that you have a deaf child. There’s a long process in which there can be a lot of language deprivation for children. So for us, that’s a big part of our job, being language role models and teaching,” says Kim Martin, lead interpreter for Buncombe County Schools.
Press release from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) awarded nine WNC Community Enhancement grants totaling $82,117 to support charitable organizations and eligible public agencies engaged in projects in downtowns or commercial corridors that enhance appearance, infrastructure, or the pedestrian experience. The grants are: $10,000 to Boys […]
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has suspended admissions to Trails Carolina, a residential therapeutic camp in Transylvania County, after a 12 year boy died there Feb. 3, according to a letter DHHS sent the camp.
Experts emphasize that making body movement fun can keep kids interested and prevent physical activity from just being about weight loss or punishment.
On Saturday, March 23, at noon, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo will partner with the Street Creature Puppet Collective at The Grey Eagle, where the groups will perform a family-friendly hip-hop storytelling show.
Adaptive sports for youth are also important for their parents. “We need each other,” says Stacie Hildenbrand of Mills River. “Representation is something we advocate for for our own children. Together, we can problem-solve and create opportunities that don’t exist yet.”
