When the Grove Park Inn celebrated its centennial, the famous establishment didn’t hand out goodie bags at the end of its birthday party — it lit up the night sky with a fantastic fireworks display. Click this post to watch the highlights.
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Sen. Martin Nesbitt criticizes Governor on abortion bill, says NC ‘doesn’t need empty promises’
Press release From the N.C. Senate Democrats: Raleigh, NC –Today, Senate Democratic Leader Martin Nesbitt responded to Governor Pat McCrory’s statement that he will sign sweeping legislation passed by the House limiting access to healthcare for women across North Carolina. “Women across North Carolina are learning the hard way that Pat McCrory would have said […]
McCrory says he’ll sign abortion bill
This afternoon, Gov. Pat McCrory released a statement saying he will sign the most recent abortion bill approved by the House.
Harrah’s Cherokee employees raise about $3,000 for American Cancer Society
Press release From Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort: Cherokee, N.C., July 12, 2013 – Over a four-week period, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort’s employees raised $3,101 to support the American Cancer Society (ACS) on behalf of employees participating in the Cherokee Relay for Life. Cupcakes in various flavors including Bitter Devotion, Black Forest Apple, and Wooten Tooten, […]
ABCCM receives $737,000 grant to end veterans homelessness
Press release From the Charles George Veterans Affairs Medical Center: CHARLES GEORGE VA MEDICAL CENTER, Asheville, NC – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced today the award of $737,000 in homeless prevention grant to the Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM). The grant will help ABCCM continue to serve about 300 households in […]
Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery attains high level of veterinary excellence
Press release From Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery: ARDEN, NC— Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery has achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery earned AAHA referral accreditation after a rigorous review of the hospital’s patient care, protocols, medical equipment, facility and client […]
NARL Pro-Choice North Carolina responds to SB 353
Press release From NARL Pro-Choice North Carolina: Raleigh, NC – Just hours after Governor McCrory told reporters he would veto HB 695 if it wasn’t changed, extreme anti-choice lawmakers launched another surprise attack on women’s health. This time they introduced a slew of amendments to motorcycle safety bill (SB 353), essentially turning HB 695 into […]
Registration now open for LSAT prep classes at UNCA, course starts Aug. 28
Press release From UNCA News Services: Registration is now open for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) prep classes offered beginning in August by the Asheville Graduate Center. Classes will meet on the UNC Asheville campus. The LSAT prep course will meet on Wednesday evenings from 6-8:30 p.m. for six consecutive weeks, beginning August 28. […]
Chief medical officer of Blue Ridge Community Health Services recognized for excellence
Press release From the Blue Ridge Community Health Services: (Hendersonville, NC) — Blue Ridge Community Health Services’ (BRCHS) Chief Medical Officer, Shannon Dowler, MD has received the North Carolina Community Health Center Association’s (NCCHCA) Association Contribution Award. This award is given to an individual that has contributed significantly to the enhancement of the NCCHCA and […]
NCDHHS: Risk of exposure to bats and related health risks increase during summer months
Press Release From the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Raleigh, N.C. – During the height of summer and mosquito season, bats flying through the night sky are typically a welcome sight. But when bats venture indoors, it may be a different story. According to wildlife experts, May 1 through July 31 […]
French Broad ‘Leave No Trace’ paddling trip cancelled due to high river levels
Press release From RiverLink: We are sorry to inform you that the Leave No Trace Paddle Overnight Camping trip is cancelled due to high river levels. If you have any questions please contact Nancy at nancy@riverlink.org We will still be hosting a Leave No Trace Training for Trainers on Thursday evening from 3-7pm at Southern […]
Mission Health names Dr. Jeremy Geffen as permanent medical director of cancer services
Press release From Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (July 10, 2013) – Mission Health announces the appointment of Jeremy Geffen, MD, FACP, as Medical Director of Cancer Services. Dr. Geffen, a leader in integrative medicine and oncology, brings more than 20 years of hematology and oncology experience to this role, the first permanent position of its […]
Candler adult-care home Canterbury Hills to close at the end of July
Canterbury Hills — a 99-bed adult-care home with a history of complaints, EMS calls and state violations — will close at the end of the month. The announcement came quietly through letters the Candler facility's director, Wittner Wright, sent on July 1 to the Buncombe County Health Department and N.C. Division of Health Care Regulation. […]
Proceeds from upcoming community yard sale to benefit The Hope Chest
Press release From Bosom Buddies Support Group: Greater Asheville area/Weaverville—The Bosom Buddies cancer support group, an affiliate of The Hope Chest for Women, is collecting household goods, tools, toys, and other items for a yard sale to benefit the nonprofit’s Medications Made Possible program. Medications Made Possible supplies life-sustaining drugs and supplements to WNC women […]
NC Wildlife Resources Commission announces redesigned bird trail website
Press release From the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: RALEIGH, N.C. (July 1, 2013) — Birders in North Carolina are flocking to the recently re-designed N.C. Birding Trail website (www.ncbirdingtrail.org), which provides more detailed information on each of the 327 sites statewide that comprise the trail. The key feature of the new website is a map […]
Meeting notice: Haywood Regional Medical Center board to meet July 10
Meeting notice: The HRMC Board will have a Special meeting on July 10, 2013 at 6 p.m. at the Health & Fitness Center. The meeting will immediately go into closed session to discuss competitive healthcare information.
Local chapter of The Lupus Foundation of America will host free workshop about understanding lupus
Press release From The Lupus Foundation of America, North Carolina Chapter ASHEVILLE, N.C. – July 8, 2013 – The Lupus Foundation of America, North Carolina Chapter (LFANC, www.lupusnc.org, will be hosting the “Understanding Lupus” Workshop in Asheville on Saturday, Aug. 10. It will take place from 1-3 p.m. at the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (340 […]
Park Ridge Health announces wellness events for July 7-14
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 7/9/13 – 7/14/13 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Free Support Groups Oncology Community Support Group Friday, July 12 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Burchard/OB Conference Room, 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville Offered by Park Ridge Health Oncology Center and open to […]
Evergreen Charter School recognized as an exceptional school
Press release From Evergreen Community Charter School: Asheville, NC – June 24, 2013 – Expeditionary Learning, the network of schools, teachers and students dedicated to student success through academic achievement, character development, and high quality work, added Evergreen Community Charter School to its roster of 17 exemplary schools known within their network as ‘Mentor Schools.’ […]
Asheville group organizing bus ride for upcoming July 8 Moral Monday protest
Press release From Asheville People Advocating Real Conservancy: Tired of the oppressive legislation coming from Raleigh? Join us on Monday, July 8 as we participate in the historic “Moral Mondays” grassroots actions taking place each week in our state capital. One day round-trip bus – only $20 per person Meet Monday, July 8, 10 am […]
Next RiverLink bus tour set for July 18
Press release From RiverLink: Asheville — The RiverLink Bus Tour offers answers about Asheville’s past, present and future: What is the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Plan and what does it hold for Asheville’s future? What are the plans for the old Cotton Mill down on Riverside Drive? How did the Flood of 1916 change the river […]