From the Times-News: Story by Nancy Tanker The Henderson County Education Foundation is bringing its fundraising into the digital age, replacing coupon books with a discount card whose benefits are detailed on a website, through iPhone and Android apps, and on Facebook. The card will be for sale at local schools in September.
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News & Observer: McCrory calls legislators back for veto session
From the News & Observer: Story by Rob Christensen RALEIGH — Gov. Pat McCrory on Thursday called for a veto override session of the legislature for Sept. 3, to consider two bills dealing with the drug testing of welfare recipients and immigration.
Co-Managing Editor, A&E Editor Rebecca Sulock to leave Xpress
After five years of arts coverage, editing and leadership, Co-Managing Editor and Arts & Entertainment Editor Rebecca Sulock announced this week that she will be leaving Mountain Xpress.
Asheville Citizen-Times lays off eight staffers
Following trends in Gannett-owned publications nationwide, the Asheville Citizen-Times laid off a total of eight staffers yesterday — six of them from its newsroom, including longtime columnist Susan Reinhardt and Ashvegas reporter and blogger Jason Sandford.
Madison County landowners donate 13 acres along French Broad to RiverLink
Press release From RiverLink: A generous landowners in Madison County donated over 13 acres along the French Broad River in conservation easement to RiverLink’s Forever Option Program. The project began through the French Broad River Paddle Trail. The owner’s first came to us interested in hosting a campsite for the trail, and as we talked […]
WRAL: Funds set aside in budget to help group homes deal with Medicaid changes
From WRAL: Story by Matthew Burns Raleigh, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday that group homes can now apply for $4.6 million earmarked in the state budget to help them deal with changes in Medicaid eligibility.
Next meeting about North Asheville Dog Park set for Monday, Sept. 9
From the North Asheville Animal Hospital August 2013 newsletter: Upcoming Dog Park Meeting Mark your calendars for the next Friends of North Asheville Dog Park meeting! Join us in the Animal Hospital of North Asheville Education Room on Monday, September 9th at 7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome! Come just to find out the latest news, […]
News & Observer: NC students lag behind nation in ACT test
From the News & Observer: Story by Jane Stancill North Carolina’s high school class of 2013 scored last in the nation on the ACT, the test billed as the state’s new measure of college readiness. North Carolina is one of only nine states that require every high school junior to take the ACT; in many […]
McCrory signs bill that requires hospitals to provide public pricing for medical procedures
Press release From the office of Gov. Pat McCrory: Wednesday, Aug. 21, Raleigh, NC– Governor Pat McCrory signed a major consumer protection bill into law today. House Bill 834 requires hospitals to provide public pricing information on 140 medical procedures and services. The new law also prevents hospitals, in certain situations, from putting liens on […]
Breast thermograms to be offered Tuesday, Sept. 10
Press release From Asheville Integrative Medicine: Cindy Sullivan, CCT, Certified Thermographer nurse, will be offering screening breast thermograms at: Asheville Integrative Medicine 832 Hendersonville Rd Asheville NC 28803 Tel: 828-252-5545 On Tuesday, Sept 10, 2013, she will be performing screening breast thermograms. Appointments are available from 9-2 pm. Thermography is a noninvasive, inexpensive test that […]
Collateral damage: Local veterans wrestle with the aftermath of war
Despite having no military base nearby, nearly 20,000 veterans call Buncombe County home — giving it the sixth-largest veteran population in the state. As local visits for PTSD, depression, substance abuse, homelessness and unemployment continues to climb at Charles George VA, three local veterans share their struggles and stories about mental health. (Cover design by Sarah Riddle)
Times-News: Congressman Mark Meadows says Affordable Care Act ‘not ready for prime time’
From the Times-News: Story by Nathaniel Axtell Calling the law “not ready for prime time,” Congressman Mark Meadows brought his campaign to defund the Affordable Care Act to Hendersonville during a speech Monday before roughly 85 conservatives at The Chariot restaurant. During a luncheon sponsored by FreedomWorks, a Washington D.C.-based conservative group, Meadows said his […]
With open hearts
When Scott Arthur saw one of his paintings hanging on the wall at the Satellite Gallery this February, he immediately sat down beneath his work and did not budge. As his peers wandered around the downtown art gallery, Arthur sat. As his teachers commented about different works on display, Arthur sat. He did not move […]
Better Business Bureau to offer free on-site document shredding on Saturday, Sept. 14
Press release From Better Business Bureau: Asheville, NC – August 20, 2013 – The Better Business Bureau Serving Asheville and Western North Carolina invites the Western North Carolina Community to the BBB “Shred Day/Secure Your ID” Day Saturday, September 14, 2013 at the Executive Park – College Street parking lot, Asheville, North Carolina from 9am-1pm. […]
State and local official urge people to avoid contact with water in creek near Robbinsville
Press release From N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – State and local officials are encouraging people to avoid contact with a Graham County creek after recent water quality sampling revealed that partially treated wastewater is making its way into the creek due to a malfunction at the Robbinsville wastewater treatment plant. An […]
A healthy dose: Doc talks about impact of media on children
When it comes to child development, a healthy life includes not only what’s for dinner but what’s on the screen, according to Dr. Michael Rich, who’s considered the world’s first “mediatrician.”
Mission My Care Plus welcomes Dr. Timothy Poulton to practice
Press release From Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 19, 2013) – Mission My Care Plus in Leicester welcomes Timothy Poulton, MD, as its newest physician specializing in family medicine. “We are honored to have Dr. Poulton join the Mission My Care Plus team, where he can build on the relationships he established with families during […]
Buncombe County Young Republicans experience leadership changes
Press release From the Buncombe County Young Republicans: RALEIGH – Three Buncombe County Young Republicans were officially seated to the North Carolina Young Republican state federation today at the state organization’s third quarter executive committee meeting. Lucas Armena of Fletcher was unanimously approved as the state’s deputy executive director while Jason Truesdale of south Asheville […]
Architect Vladimir Belogolovsky to speak at UNCA Thursday, Aug. 22
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services: Architect Vladimir Belogolovsky, founder of New York-based Intercontinental Curatorial Project, will present a talk, “Colombia Transformed, Architecture = Politics,” at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22 in UNC Asheville’s Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Belogolovsky is the author of several […]
AP: McCrory defends raises to former campaign staffers
From the News & Observer The Associated Press reports: RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory is defending the big government salaries and raises granted to two young Republicans who worked on his 2012 campaign. The pair of 24-year olds, who have worked in state government since January and were recently promoted to key […]
Fall World Affairs Council Series at UNCA’s Reuter Center begins with ‘Venezula after Chavez’
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services: The future of Venezuela in the wake of Hugo Chavez’ death will be the topic of the first Fall 2013 World Affairs Council series presentation, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 in UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center. The series is co-sponsored by the WNC chapter of the World Affairs […]