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Harley-Davidson of Asheville to host motorcycle ride to raise awareness, money for cancer
Press release From Harley-Davidson of Asheville Who: HOGs & Dogs Cancer Awareness Ride What: Motorcycle ride to raise cancer awareness and funds benefitting the American Cancer Society Where: Harley-Davidson of Asheville When: Saturday Oct. 27th 11am – 1pm Asheville Residents and Harley-Davidson of Asheville Partner To Help Raise Cancer Awareness and Funds To Benefit The […]
Neil Gurney joins Mission Health as VP of Strategic Implementation
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 22, 2012) Mission Health today announced the appointment of Neil Gurney to the position of Vice President of Strategic Implementation. A seasoned veteran of both the U.S. and global advertising industries, Gurney will provide strategic direction for Mission Health and Mission Foundation, seeking to expand and refine […]
Asheville City Council preview: rezoning requests and budget amendments
At tonight’s Oct. 23 meeting, Asheville City Council will consider two rezoning requests about two very different things — a private school and a bicycle taxi service — and hear a request that $300,000 be released early for the Eagle Market Place project.
American Red Cross asks donors to “Give Something That Means Something”
Press release From the American Red Cross Buncombe County – The leaves are changing colors and temperatures are dropping. One thing that remains the same is the constant need for blood. The American Red Cross asks donors to “Give Something That Means Something” for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card useable toward gas, […]
Food Day at UNCA to examine local impact of federal food policy
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services Food Day at UNC Asheville will present a chance to learn more about the federal farm bill and its impact on local farmers and food consumers. Food Day activities are free and open to the public and take place from 4-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, in UNC Asheville’s […]
Mindfulness practice for ADHD event planned for Nov. 12
Press release From ADHD Center for Success ASHEVILLE, N.C. – ADHD is the most common behavioral disorder diagnosed in children. But is not just a diagnosis that is given to children anymore. It is estimated that 85% of adults go untreated and misdiagnosed. One can experience symptoms such as depression, lack of sleep, inattentiveness, inability […]
Mission Health reaches out to 500 patients who received medications supplied by NECC
Press release From Mission Health Ophthalmic Medications Supplied by NECC Recalled; Confirms Previous Statement That Mission Health Never Purchased or Used The Product Linked To The Fungal Meningitis Outbreak ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 19, 2012) Today, Mission Health officials released the information below regarding medications produced by the New England Compounding Center (NECC). On Oct. 15, […]
Storify: Falling for fall in Asheville
In yellows, reds and oranges, fall has arrived in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Here are a few of the Instagram photos that people have taken and shared throughout the week. (Featured image courtesy of @Jennifer Sadler on Instagram)
Mountaineering guide tells Erwin Middle students about climbing Mt. Everest
Press release From Buncombe County Schools “It costs over $70,000 just to get the approved permit to climb Mt. Everest”, stated Ron Sanga, local mountaineering guide who spoke to Erwin Middle students on Wednesday, October 17. During his visit, Sanga shared his 2008 Everest expedition story discussing local culture, climate and training experiences with 7th […]
EPA approves North Carolina’s plan to reduce mercury in waterways
Press release From the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources RALEIGH – Requirements of a state plan approved recently by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to address mercury in North Carolina’s waterways have already been met by most of the state’s wastewater treatment facilities. Last week the EPA signed off on a statewide mercury […]
Aurora Studio & Gallery invites community to Dec. 15 event
Press release From Lori Greenberg of Aurora Studio & Gallery Dear Friends, You are cordially invited to Aurora Studio & Gallery’s Coffee House, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15TH, from 6 – 9 pm at the ARTery, 346 Depot Street in Asheville. It is a drop in event featuring~ singer/songwriter Brie Capone, an arts raffle and desserts from […]
Children First/ Communities in Schools to host community event to promote family health
Press release From Children First/Communities in Schools (Asheville, NC) The Family Resource Center at Emma (FRCE), a program of Children First/ Communities In Schools, provides emergency assistance and other support to over 900 English-speaking and Latino families living in the Emma community in West Asheville to help bring them out of crisis and help them […]
RiverLink receives $400,000 grant for Craven Street Watershed improvements
Press release From N.C. Clean Water Management Trust Fund RALEIGH – Earlier this week the Board of Trustees of the N.C. Clean Water Management Trust Fund (CWMTF) awarded more than $10 million in grants for projects intended to protect drinking water, improve water quality across the state and protect land around military installations. At its […]
EPA now seeking applicants for environmental justice small grants
Press release From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ATLANTA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is seeking applicants for a total of $1.5 million in environmental justice small grants to be awarded in 2013. EPA’s environmental justice efforts aim to ensure equal environmental and health protections for all Americans, regardless of […]
Park Ridge Health to host free prostate cancer presentation Friday, Oct. 26
Press release From Park Ridge Health Hendersonville, N.C. (October 17, 2012) – Park Ridge Health invites the community to attend a free information session on prostate cancer featuring presenter Cliff Johnson, M.D., of Mountain View Urology on Friday, October 26, at 12:00 p.m. in the Duke Room at Park Ridge Health. Dr. Johnson will share […]
YWCA of Asheville receives $37,500 grant for diabetes program
Press release From the YWCA of Asheville Community Benefits Grants Program of Mission Hospital Awards YWCA $37,500 for Diabetes Program (Asheville, NC) – The Community Benefits Grants Program of Mission Hospital has awarded the YWCA of Asheville $37,500 for the YWCA Diabetes Wellness and Prevention program. The YW will use funds from Mission to help individuals […]
Autism Society of North Carolina’s summer camp program receives $4,800 from Bi-Lo charities
Press release From the Autism Society of North Carolina Raleigh, NC – The Autism Society of North Carolina’s Summer Camp Program at Camp Royall has received a grant of $4,800 from Bi-Lo Charities. The grant will fund scholarships to Camp Royall for low-income campers with autism in Western North Carolina. The unique summer camp program […]
Therapeutic salt cave opens in downtown Asheville
Press release From SolA ASHEVILLE, NC – SolA, Asheville’s Therapeutic Salt Cave, has officially opened its doors for business in Downtown Asheville. A visit to the cave will provide guests with 45 minutes of pure relaxation and rejuvenation as all five of their senses are engaged by the healing power of nature. SolA (pronounced so-lay) […]
City Council to hold South Asheville community meeting Tuesday, Oct. 30
Meeting announcement From the City of Asheville ASHEVILLE – Asheville City Council will hold a community meeting for south Asheville residents and stakeholders on Tuesday, October 30 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Shiloh Community Center at 121 Shiloh Road off Hendersonville Road. City staff will present a city […]
Underwater archaeology, shipwreck sites and ghost ships to be topics of upcoming talk at UNCA
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services “Ghost Ships of the Klondike Gold Rush,” an illustrated lecture by Robyn Woodward describing her work preserving and documenting shipwrecks along the Yukon River in Canada, will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1 in Ramsey Library, Whitman Room. Some 290 stern-wheelers and steam-tugs once plied […]