Press release From Park Ridge Health Park Ridge Health Announces Flu Prevention Plan Hendersonville, N.C. (September 28, 2012) – Park Ridge Health announced its Influenza Prevention Plan for the 2012 – 2013 flu season to team members this week. All employees of Park Ridge Health will be required to do one of the following: 1. […]
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Bags for leaf collection available tomorrow, Oct. 2
Press release From the City of Asheville ASHEVILLE – Beginning October 2 leaf bags will be available at the local Fire Stations on a first come first served basis during the fall leaf season. The shift to bagged leaf collection was made in an effort to increase frequency of leaf collection, improve public safety, improve […]
Nonprofit environmental organization now offering scholarship contest to high school seniors
Press release From Cape Fear River Watch Wilmington, N.C.—Cape Fear River Watch is offering a scholarship essay contest for all North Carolina high school seniors. Students must be enrolled in an eligible North Carolina public, private, charter, cyber, or home school at the time of entry to be eligible. Cape Fear River Watch has established […]
ASU professor: expect good fall colors
The Times-News reports Article by Leigh Kelly A somewhat rainy summer coupled with sunny days and cool temperatures this month is setting the stage for good color on the trees, said Dr. Howard Neufeld, a professor of biology at Appalachian State University. “We had a real hot summer in August and then it switched and […]
Mountain BizWorks now offers course for holistic healing practitioners
Press release From Mountain BizWorks Asheville, NC – September 28, 2012: Mountain BizWorks announces a new course called Business Anatomy for Holistic Healers, a three-session seminar geared toward holistic healing practitioners that gives current and prospective business owners the resources and support needed to run a successful business. Business Anatomy for Holistic Healers will correlate […]
Nonpartisan candidate issues forum scheduled for Oct. 15
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Dead air?
UNCA’s student-run radio station faces challenges from year to year, usually due to spotty interest from its students. This story is the first in a new series called “Pressing Matters.” In it, Xpress will explore changes, news and trends in the media industry and, more importantly, what it all means for Western North Carolina. (Photo by Caitlin Byrd)
Salt Spa of Asheville to host free natural healing event on Oct. 20
Press release From the Salt Spa of Asheville Exceptional natural healing professionals from our community representing various modalities will generously offer complimentary 15 minute sample sessions to interested people. You have the opportunity to choose one natural healing modality to experience and every participant will be able to enjoy a 15 minute Halotherapy (salt therapy) […]
Mars Hill chemistry professor named “Friend of the River”
Press release From Mars Hill College Mars Hill College Associate Professor of Chemistry Meredith Newman was one of six individual and groups to be presented with the “Friends of the River” Awards on August 29, 2012 by the Land-of-Sky Regional Council. These awards recognize individuals, private organizations, civic groups, and/or public agencies in Buncombe, Henderson, […]
WNCAP’s Positive Prevention 5K/12K scheduled for Nov. 4
Press release From Western North Carolina Aids Project The Positive Prevention 5k/12k Presented by Merrill Lynch/ Bank of America will take place on November 4th, 2012. Both races will be run on closed roads within scenic Biltmore in Asheville NC. The event is also sponsored by Earthfare, Orasure, FootRx and Chi Running. Proceeds will be […]
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital to seek affiliation with Mission Health
From the press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 28, 2012) – Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, located between the towns of Highlands and Cashiers in Western North Carolina, has decided to pursue an affiliation with Mission Health. Highlands-Cashiers Hospital’s Board of Directors voted to support the pursuit of an agreement with Mission Health as presented at […]
Two Asheville School students utilize musical talents around the world
Press release From Asheville School ASHEVILLE, N.C. (September 27, 2012) Two Asheville School alumni are quickly learning what it’s like to perform their music in front of a large television audience – one on a popular Fox Television show and the other on the Korean version of American Idol. Both Patrick Darab, a 2005 Asheville […]
Herbalist, midwife Aviva Romm to be special guest speaker at herbal conference
Press release From Southeast Women’s Herbal Conference Black Mountain, NC—Aviva Romm, MD, herbalist, midwife will be the Special Guest Speaker at the Southeast Women’s Herbal Conference.The 8th annual event, dedicated to the Wise Woman Tradition (earth-based healing, local plants, and deep nourishment) takes place October 12-14 at Lake Eden in scenic Black Mountain, NC. Dr. […]
Mars Hill College honors Madison High students for help building pavilion
The beautiful new pavilion at Mars Hill College, built by students at Madison High School. (Photo courtesy of Mars Hill College) Press release From Mars Hill College The beautiful new pavilion behind Broyhill Chapel at Mars Hill College represents far more than a scenic location for events. The structure, made of hand-fitted, rough-sawn logs and […]
Beautiful Minds: Aurora envisions new dawn for artists in recovery
Homeless, stressed and dealing with a family crisis, the woman hardly seemed a goddess when she entered the Neil Dobbins Center in Asheville. But for drug-and-alcohol counselor Lori Greenberg, this woman would become her muse. This May, Greenberg founded the Aurora Studio & Gallery for artists struggling with mental illness, addiction and homelessness. She hopes to open the studio sometime next year in the River Arts District. (Photo by Caitlin Byrd)
Asheville School cross country team earns top rankings in NCISAA
Press release From Asheville School ASHEVILLE, NC (September 26, 2012) For the past few years, Randy Ashley’s Cross Country teams at Asheville School have surprised their competition with strong finishes. This year, however, Ashley’s talented Blues runners have risen to the top of the rankings, with the Asheville School boys ranked third among all schools […]
MedWest-Harris & Swain Foundation announces upcoming 14th annual Smoky Streak
Press release From MedWest-Harris-Haywood-Swain Sylva, N.C. – The MedWest-Harris & Swain Foundation is proud to announce the upcoming 14th Annual Smoky Streak, to be held Saturday, October 6 at Webster Baptist Church. This yearly event, which includes a walk, 5K, and 10K, is supported by local businesses and individuals and is held to raise funds […]
Highs and lows: Local author shares stories of Type 1 diabetes
Whether you’re overweight or underweight, young or old, active or a couch potato, neither family history nor genetics necessarily predict whether someone will have Type 1 diabetes. Asheville’s SuzinBean Sweeney talks about her experience with the disease — and a children’s book she’s written about it.
Beautiful minds: Aurora envisions new dawn for artists in recovery
A grandiose adventure: Asheville author explores life with Type 1 diabetes
Based on a true story: Just like her title character in The Grandiose Adventures of Suzi B and Spot, local author SuzinBean also has a gray pug (named LilianPetunia, not Spot) and Type 1 diabetes. Max Cooper SuzinBean Sweeney spies a familiar fear in her patient’s eyes as the little girl shifts uncomfortably in her […]
UNCA Muslim Student Association to host panel on women in Islam
Press release UNC Asheville Muslim Student Association “Women in Islam,” a panel discussion featuring three prominent Muslim women, will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, in UNC Asheville’s Humanities Lecture Hall. This event is free and open to the public and is sponsored by two UNC Asheville student organizations, the Muslim Student Association […]