Press release From Navitat Canopy Adventures: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – NAVITAT Canopy Adventures hosted more than 40 children, staff and volunteers from the Children First-Communities in Schools of Buncombe County Summer Camp on June 17. While the older campers soared through the trees on NAVITAT’s high-adventure zipline canopy tour, younger campers were learning outdoor skills and […]
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Free health event will focus on how to shop smart at the grocery store
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 6/24/13 – 6/30/13 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Free Events Navigating the Grocery Store Thursday June 27 12 – 12:30 p.m. In the Duke Room at Park Ridge Health 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville Presented by Rachel Smith, Community Outreach Coordinator […]
APD seeks public’s help in finding missing person
After he was reported missing on April 29, William Howard Pack remains a missing person and the Asheville Police Department is asking the public for help. (Photo of Pack taken in 2004, courtesy of APD)
Creative visionaries: Asheville’s Industries for the Blind brings art to the mind’s eye
A new art class at Industries for the Blind Asheville challenges notions about the word “visual” in the term visual arts. (Photo of Becky Willis and Lou Mahoney by Caitlin Byrd)
WNC Health Advocates to honor Laurey Masterton, owner of Laruey’s Catering, on July 19
Press release From WNC Health Advocates: ASHEVILLE – WNC Health Advocates presents its second annual Michael T. Danforth Community Service Award to Laurey Masterton at a luncheon 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. July 19 in the fellowship hall of Kenilworth Presbyterian Church, 123 Kenilworth Road, Asheville. “When we talked about whom we should honor, Laurey’s name kept […]
Two T.C. Roberson High School teachers get accepted into summer research program
Press release From Buncombe County Schools: Asheville, NC – June 19, 2013 –Wayne Hamlin, physics and chemistry teacher at T. C. Roberson High School, and Loren Hord, math teacher at T. C. Roberson High School, have been accepted into the Research Experience for Teachers Program this summer. The program is through the Department of Computer […]
Hand surgeon joins Southeastern Sports Medicine team
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (June 19, 2013) – Southeastern Sports Medicine (SESM) is thrilled to welcome hand surgeon Jim Phelps, M.D., M.P.T., to its team of physicians. Dr. Phelps will begin seeing patients of all ages July 1 at SESM’s Asheville, Waynesville, Hendersonville and Weaverville clinic locations. Dr. Phelps graduated from […]
Industries for the Blind Asheville earns $10.5 million contract, will create almost 20 new jobs
Press release From Industries for the Blind Asheville: ASHEVILLE, NC (June 18, 2013) – Industries for the Blind (IFB) Asheville recently started production on a $10.5 million contract with the US Marine Corps to make all-purpose poncho liners for their troops. 214,000 liners will be delivered over the next 12 months. “We are excited about […]
People for Clean Mountains to sponsor free economic forum Thursday, June 27
Press release From People for Clean Mountains: People for Clean Mountains, a local economic development community organization, will sponsor the “Think B.I.G.” Economic Forum, June 27, at the Transylvania County Library, Rogow room, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. People for Clean Mountains volunteer event coordinator Ned Ryan Doyle said, “This is about sharing ideas for […]
Pet therapy program comes to Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Press release From Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (June 19, 2013) – From the moment Jazz enters Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, she is greeted with hugs and cheers. The hospital’s newest volunteer is a Siberian husky with the special ability to place a smile on every patient she meets. Jazz is a participant in Blue Ridge […]
Save Our Water WNC invites community to participate in Moral Monday protest June 24
Press release From Save Our Water WNC: Tired of the oppressive legislation coming from Raleigh? Join us on Monday, June 24 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, June 24, 10 a.m. at […]
UNCA wins two national marketing awards
Press release From UNCA News Services UNC Asheville has earned two national awards presented by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), an international professional association for colleges and universities. The Communication and Marketing Department received the CASE, Circle of Excellence Silver Award for its integrated communication and branding program “Seriously Creative.” A […]
Times-News: Cat adopted from shelter solves rat problem at Henderson County Historic Courthouse
From the Hendersonville Times-News: By Nathaniel Axtell A rat infestation at the Historic Courthouse is history, thanks to Mr. Jingles, an abandoned tabby brought in from Henderson County’s animal shelter as a rat deterrent.
OM Sanctuary to host solstice celebration starting Thursday, June 20
Press release From OM Sanctuary: Who: OM Sanctuary What:Sacred Circle Solstice Celebrations When: Thursday, June 20 5:30 p.m -8:30 p.m. Friday, June 21 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 23 11 a.m.- noon Where: OM Sanctuary – 87 Richmond Hill Dr. Asheville, NC 28806 828-252-7313 www.omsanctuary.org Sacred Circle Solstice Celebrations […]
From the WCMS: How much do you know about sickle cell disease? Dr. Raymond Thertulien can tell you
With world sickle cell day coming up on June 19, local hematologist and oncologist Dr. Raymond Thertulien dispels a few myths about the hereditary blood disorder. (Photo courtesy of the Western Carolina Medical Society)
News & Observer: Former NC Gov. Jim Holshouser dies, he was 78
From the News & Observer: By AP: Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Holshouser has died. Holshouser’s personal secretary of 35 years, Leslie Watts, says he died Monday morning. He was 78.
Donations needed for local heat relief program that helps seniors and persons with disabilities
As temperatures rise this summer, the Council on Aging of Buncombe County wants to help local seniors and persons with disabilities stay cool. However, of the 152 fans and eight air conditioning units the local nonprofit purchased this year, 50 fans and all of the air conditioning units have been given out as of today, June 17. (Photo courtesy of Council of Aging of Buncombe County)
News & Observer: Buncombe County deputy fired after being charged with driving while intoxicated
From the News & Observer: By AP ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Buncombe County’s Sheriff’s Office says a deputy charged with driving while intoxicated is out of a job. The agency says Deputy Jason Honeycutt was arrested at an Asheville hospital by police earlier this week and was fired.
Citizen-Times: Changes coming to Mission Hospital
From the Citizen-Times By John Boyle: Buncombe County’s largest employer is embarking on a major transformation, including consolidation of the Mission and St. Joseph’s campuses, construction of a multistory, $350 million tower and the possible demolition of the St. Joseph’s building.
Park Ridge Health hosts 14th annual Partners in Health Golf Classic Aug. 19
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (June 14, 2013) –The Park Ridge Health Foundation will host the 14th Annual Partners in Health Golf Classic presented by Southeastern Sports Medicine on Monday, Aug. 19, 2013 at Champion Hills in Hendersonville. Registration will begin at 9:45 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Spots […]
Asheville Yoga Center to host inversions workshop on June 29
Press release From Asheville Yoga Center: Mado Hesselink will share her knowledge of inversions during an afternoon workshop at Asheville Yoga Center on June 29, 2013. Inverted postures are powerful yoga poses with a multitude of benefits, including increased core strength, improved posture and circulation, and mood elevation. The workshop is accessible to all levels […]