From the Hendersonville Times-News From Hendersonville Times-News staff reports RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $1.3 million contract to Devere Construction Co. of Alpena, Mich. to replace the bridges on Little River Road over Mud Creek near the Village of Flat Rock in Henderson County. The bridges were built in the […]
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Local radio station raises more than $28,000 for Mission Children’s Hospital
Press release From Mission Health Foundation ASHEVILLE. N.C. (Feb. 13, 2012) – The big winners at Tuesday’s Orange Peel Winter Jam concert were the children of western North Carolina. Local Clear Channel radio station 99.9 KISS Country (WKSF-FM) raised more than $28,000 to benefit Mission Children’s Hospital at its fifth annual Winter Jam concert on […]
UNCA’s Center for Diversity Education presents exhibit about Holocaust, World War II March 4-29
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services UNC Asheville’s Center for Diversity Education presents a new exhibit for the month of March, “Parallel Journeys: WW II and the Holocaust,” telling the stories of dozens of teens and young adults who were witnesses, participants and victims. The exhibit is free and open to the public from […]
Irish band Celtic Crossroads comes to UNCA Tuesday, Feb. 26
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services Celtic Crossroads, fusing bluegrass, gypsy, classical and jazz influences with traditional Irish music and dance, will perform at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26 in UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium. Celtic Crossroads takes its name from a time in Irish history – before the age of the Irish pub […]
Local cardiologist elected to act as state cardiac care liaison
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 14, 2013) – Mary Winchester, certified physician assistant at Asheville Cardiology Associates, was elected as the Cardiac Care Associate Liaison to the North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (ACC). She is the only Cardiac Care Associate (CCA) to serve on the board of the […]
UNCA senior Kelli Riles makes 1,000th rebound during Hight Point game
Press release From UNC Asheville Athletics HIGH POINT, N.C. – UNC Asheville senior forward picked up her 1,000th career rebound against Big South Conference foe High Point on Thursday evening, but a second half surge by the home-standing Panthers earned HPU a 49-35 victory over the visiting Bulldogs at the Millis Center. Kelli Riles finished […]
Screening of energy documentary “Switch” set for Feb. 20
Press release From A-B Tech The energy documentary “Switch” will be screened at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at UNC Asheville in Rhodes-Robinson Hall, Room 125 and at 4 p.m. Feb. 21 in Ferguson Auditorium at A-B Tech Community College. The screenings are in observance of National Engineers Week and will provide the public a wide-ranging, […]
Music from the Heart event scheduled for Feb. 22
Press release From Mission Health WHAT:Music From The Heart – Soulful tribute of African American Musical Legends WHEN:Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 at 6:30pm (Doors open at 5:30pm) WHERE: Asheville Christian Academy 74 Riverwood Road, Swannanoa, NC 28778 COST: Free. Tickets are preferred but not required. http://musicfromtheheart.eventbrite.com/ Local artists performing: ·Musical tribute to Marion Anderson – […]
Video: Watch French Broad Chocolate Lounge teach you how to make truffles on Good Morning America
Good Morning America recently featured the chocolatiers behind the confectionary sweets at French Broad Chocolate Lounge. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, here are Jael and Dan Rattigan showing the nation (and you!) how to make some chocolate truffles at home. (Image screenshot of GMA video)
President Barack Obama emphasizes manufacturing, middle-class at Linamar
Less than 24 hours after he delivered the State of the Union address to the nation, President Barack Obama delivered a 20-minute speech to about 200-300 people at Linamar Corp., where he emphasized the importance of manufacturing jobs in relation to building a stronger middle-class. (Photo by Max Cooper)
Reuter Center Singers concert set for Sunday, Feb. 24
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services The Reuter Center Singers’ next concert takes place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at the Kenilworth Presbyterian Church, 123 Kenilworth Rd., in Asheville. The Reuter Center Singers, a community choir directed by Chuck Taft and based at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC Asheville, will offer […]
Mission Health: Rash found in patients not infectious
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 12, 2013) – “We are pleased to report that at this stage of our exhaustive and on-going investigation we can confirm that the blisters a small number of our patients have experienced appear to be related to skin conditions not uncommon to post-operative patients. These conditions arise […]
Specialist in Roman architecture and numismatics to give talk at UNCA
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services Melanie Grunow Sobocinski, a specialist in Roman architecture and numismatics, presents a lecture, “The Capitoline on Coins: Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Roman Temple,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library, Whitman Room. The Capitoline Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus was the first […]
Chimney Rock State Park sees 36 percent increase in attendance
Press release From the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources RALEIGH – The N.C Division of Parks and Recreation today announced that visitation at North Carolina’s state parks and state recreation areas continued at a record level in 2012, with 14.2 million visits, matching attendance levels set in 2009 and 2011. Among 41 state […]
Free ear, nose and throat event planned for Feb. 21
Press release From Park Ridge Health Hendersonville, N.C. (February 5, 2013) – Surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids is one of the most common procedures performed on children in the United States. Michael Neuenschwander, M.D., board-certified otolaryngologist with Park Ridge Ear, Nose and Throat, will present a free educational seminar on this topic entitled […]
Park Ridge Health announces Feb. 11-17 events
Press release From Park Ridge Health 21st Annual FrostBite 10K, 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Join Park Ridge Health for the most popular foot race in Henderson County! Sunday, February 17 Fun Run starts at 2:05pm 10K & 5K start at 2:30pm Registration Fees: $30 for 5K & 10K through Jan. 31. $35 for 5K […]
Mission Health hires new provider for air ambulance program
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 7, 2013) – Mission Health has hired Era Helicopters LLC (Era), a subsidiary of Era Group Inc., to provide aviation services for MAMA (Mountain Area Medical Airlift), the health system’s air ambulance program. Mission Health signed a four-year contract with the aviation provider for service beginning Feb. […]
Christ School and Asheville Christian Academy to build Habitat house, hold fundraiser
Press release From Christ School For Immediate Release: Christ School and Asheville Christian Academy are participating in the Habitat Student Build with the Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity. The two schools are responsible for raising funds and building a home for a family. The Venue in Asheville has agreed to partner with Christ School to […]
WLOS confirms presidential visit to Asheville
According to reports coming from WLOS, President Barack Obama will be coming to Asheville, N.C. next week on Wednesday, Feb. 13 — one day after he delivers the State of the Union Address. (Photo by Robert Stoutamire © 2011. On Twitter @robstout1)
Animator Emily Hubley to present at UNCA
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services UNC Asheville will screen the animated feature firm, “The Toe Tactic,” and host two appearances by the filmmaker, writer and director, Emily Hubley, Feb. 11-13. These events are free and open to the public. Hubley’s animation was featured in “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.” Her film, “The Toe […]
Park Ridge Health to host blood drive Tuesday, Feb. 12
Press release From Park Ridge Health Hendersonville, N.C. – Park Ridge Health will host a blood drive on Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on mobile units near the Emergency Department entrance. All employees and community members in good health are invited to give as long as they are at least 17, […]