From the Charlotte Observer: The head boy’s basketball coach at Hickory High School is in jail accused of statutory rape and sex offense with a student. Shawnacie Antoine Johnson, 38, was indicted on the charges this week, about two months after school system officials told police that a student at the high school made an […]
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Folkmoot festival faces financial struggles
From the Smoky Mountain News: The popular Folkmoot international festival will become a shadow of its current self in 2014 if its financial outlook doesn’t take a quick turn for the better. A culmination of items — the elimination of government support, mediocre ticket sales and less than needed additions to its sponsorship base — […]
UNC researchers will conduct colon cancer study in McDowell County
From the McDowell News: Researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill are conducting a study in McDowell County to understand how people make decisions about being tested for colon cancer. Death rates from colon cancer are high in McDowell and rates for colon cancer screenings are low, according to UNC researchers.
Rep. Tim Moffitt launches legislative website for House District 116
Rep. Tim Moffitt launched a new website dedicated to House District 116, the district in which he is currently running for reelection. The website, www.nc116.com, highlights legislation authored or co-sponsored by Moffitt and is totally funded by Moffitt, not taxpayer dollars. According to an email from Moffitt’s communications department, the website is not to be […]
ESPN Radio signs deal to carry WCU football
From the press release: ASHEVILLE, NC –ESPN Radio in Asheville announced the signing of a two-year agreement with Western Carolina University athletics to join the Catamount Sports Network (CSN) for coverage of the Catamount Football Fall 2012 season. Randy Eaton, director of W.C.U. athletics said, “I am very excited about the addition of ESPN Radio […]
CrossFit workout event planned to raise money for family of Capt. Jeff Bowen
From the press release: A CrossFit Workout to Honor the Memory of Capt. Jeff Bowen Saturday, August 4 — CrossFit Asheville — 4 S. Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805 Heats of 10 athletes each begin at 8:30 AM and will run as long as needed! On July 28, 2011, Asheville firefighter Capt. Jeff Bowen gave […]
Ultimate Air Dogs return to Bele Chere to benefit Eblen Charities this weekend
From the Eblen Charities newsletter: If a dog is man’s best friend, then a flying dog is, well…just amazing! If you have never seen a dog fly you have to make your way to Bele Chere this weekend as Ingles Markets once again presents the Ultimate Air Dogs this Friday, July 27th through Sunday, July […]
Mission Health names Steven Crane as its new medical director of primary care
From the press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (July 19, 2012) – Mission Health today announced the appointment of Steven D. Crane, MD, to the position of Medical Director of Primary Care. Dr. Crane is a longstanding, respected member of the North Carolina medical community, noted for his medical practice leadership and education of […]
Executive Women’s Golf Association tees off for Western Carolina Medical Society
From the press release from the Western Carolina Medical Society: Join us for a 9-hole women-only golf tournament. This event is hosted by the Asheville Chapter of the Executive Women’s Golf Association and all proceeds benefit the charitable programs of the Western Carolina Medical Society Foundation. Registration is $50 and your evening will include 9 […]
MedWest-Harris & Swain Foundation to host disco-themed gala
From the press release: Sylva, N.C. – The MedWest-Harris & Swain Foundation is presenting “That ‘70s Gala,” an evening of disco dancing, fine dining, a silent auction and more at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 25 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel Event Center in Cherokee. “That ’70s Gala” will raise money to renovate MedWest-Harris’ Mother […]
Reception honoring Asheville Quilt Guild planned for July 26
From the press release: A reception will be held in the Hospice/Solace Center at CarePartners on Thursday, July 26, from 7-8 pm. to honor the Asheville Quilt Guild members and to unveil the design for the Memorial Ornament for 2012. The ladies of the Guild have quilted and donated wall hangings for each of the […]
Charles George VA receives new van from Shelby and Cleavland DAV members
From the press release: CHARLES GEORGE VA MEDICAL CENTER, Asheville, N.C. – A van, valued at about $32,000 will be donated at 2 p.m. this afternoon to the Charles George VA Medical Center by members of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18 in Shelby, and the Cleveland County, (N.C.) Veterans Council. The van will be […]
Park Ridge Health announces new internal medicine provider
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (July 19 , 2012) – Park Ridge Health is pleased to announce that Rebecca Mumpower, M.D., board-certified in internal medicine, is accepting new patients at Park Ridge Health Internal Medicine, located at 50 Hospital Drive, Suite 2B, in Hendersonville. Dr. Mumpower will provide a wide […]
Mission Health names Heidi Jameson VP of Marketing
From the press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (July 18, 2012) – Mission Health today announced the appointment of Ms. Heidi M. Jameson to the position of Vice President of Marketing. An award-winning healthcare professional, Jameson brings over 20 years of marketing and communications experience to Mission Health. She began July 9. In her […]
Mission Health gets two pianos in its lobbies for patient care
With a baby grand piano set up in the Memorial lobby and another set of ivories on its way to the St. Joseph’s lobby, it’s not the same old song and dance for patient experience at Mission Health anymore. (photo by Bill Rhodes)
Tuscola High football player will remain on team despite hate crime charges
From the Smoky Mountain News: A Tuscola football player charged with a felony cross burning targeting a biracial classmate will remain on the team, at least for now. Ben Greene, a rising junior and running back on the varsity football team, will have to sit out two games and do 25 hours of community service, […]
APD charges local woman with filing false reports
The full release from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville – On Monday 07/16/2012 at 11:42 PM Asheville Police Department officers responded to a collision in the area of 86 Johnston Blvd where an SUV had collided with the guardrail near the train tracks. When officers arrived on scene the driver had fled on foot. Paperwork […]
Record number attend Leadership Asheville event
From the press release: Asheville, NC – Over 140 attendees got to hear from local beer industry experts today, July 17th, at Leadership Asheville’s second sold out event in the 2012 Buzz Summer Breakfast Series “Inspired Innovation: What Asheville’s All About.” Today’s event featured a conversation about innovations in craft brewing as local brewers prepare […]
Truth trackers: APD’s cold-case sleuths defy the odds
Less than 1 percent of cold cases ever get solved. That doesn’t stop Asheville detectives Yvonne Cobourn and Kevin Taylor. They’ve got 24 local cases on their desks, and the process is like nothing you’ve seen on TV. Fighting the odds, Detective Yvonne Cobourn says, “That challenge is what we embrace.” (cover by John Zara)
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As a first-time mother, Natanya Taylor admits she did not always know what to do when her son, Zyheim, continued to cry. "Is he hungry? Is he tired? I just didn't know how to make him stop crying," she recalls. To get answers, she phoned Diane Frankel, a registered nurse with the Buncombe County Nurse-Family […]
Judge: settlement documents in former Sherriff Davis case are public record
From the Hendersonville Times-News: A Henderson County judge has ruled that documents pertaining to a settlement between former Sheriff Rick Davis and an ex-employee are public record and will release the documents in the coming weeks. In January, Gannett Pacific Corporation, doing business as the Asheville Citizen-Times, sued Henderson County, the board of commissioners, the […]