Photo courtesy of Asheville School From the press release from Asheville School: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (July 17, 2012) Asheville School Swim Coach Frank Kriegler has already proven he knows how to swim a marathon. This summer, he’s turned his swimming adventure into a family affair. In June, Frank joined his family in participating in the 2012 […]
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Mission Health one of eight N.C. hospitals named “Most Wired” for technology adoption
From the press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (July 17, 2012) – Mission Hospital has been named one of the nation’s MOST WIRED hospitals, according to the results of the 2012 Most Wired Survey released last week in the July issue of Hospitals & Health Networks (H&HN) magazine. Mission Hospital is one of only […]
“Every Drop Counts” blood drive planned at Mills River Presbyterian Church July 27
From the press release: MILLS RIVER, N.C. –Mills River Presbyterian Church will host a blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross on Friday, July 27, 2012 from 1:30pm to 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall at the church. Volunteer donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment in advance by calling 828-890-8065 or drop in […]
MANNA FoodBank opposes cuts to hunger relief in House farm bill
From the official statement by Cindy Threlkeld, Executive Director of MANNA FoodBank: MANNA FoodBank is outraged by the vote by the House Agriculture Committee to slash hunger relief spending by $16 billion. MANNA FoodBank and other local charities are already stretched to the breaking point trying to keep up with increased need as families in […]
City of Asheville seeks volunteers for Bele Chere
From the press release: ASHEVILLE, NC – The City of Asheville invites the community to “Chere the Fun” by volunteering for the 2012 Bele Chere Festival Friday, July 27 through Sunday, July 29. Now in its 34th year, Bele Chere is a celebration of the region’s art, music, and culture in downtown Asheville. The festivities […]
Twelve Cherokee high school students dig into their culture with archeological program
From the press release: KNOXVILLE — Twelve Cherokee, N.C., high school students are digging up clues to their ancestral past at an archaeological field program now under way in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, oversees the program in conjunction with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park […]
Rep. Heath Shuler releases statement on ACA repeal bill vote
From the office of Rep. Heath Shuler: Washington, DC — Today U.S. Representative Heath Shuler (D-NC) released the following statement following the vote on H.R. 6079, a bill to repeal in full the Affordable Care Act : “I see today’s vote as a pro-life issue and one of great moral consequence. Do we turn our […]
A look at the July 11 downpour through Storify
As the rain fell, Xpress reporter Caitlin Byrd aggregated tweets, photos and video taken of the July 11 rain in Asheville by using Storify. (photo by Bill Rhodes)
Duke CEO tells utilities commission about “loss of confidence” in Progress Energy CEO
From the Charlotte Observer: Progress Energy CEO Bill Johnson condoned a culture that clashed with the one he was intended to lead at Duke Energy, Jim Rogers said Tuesday. Johnson wasn’t clear about the status of insurance coverage for a crippled nuclear plant. Progress’ earnings had slumped. Under skeptical questioning by a clearly irritated N.C. […]
Photos: Local mothers graduate from nurse-family partnership program
As children played and laughed, proud mothers and nurses smiled, too. After spending more than two years together, 10 local mothers graduated from the Buncombe County Nurse-Family Partnership program. The public health program pairs registered nurses with low-income, first-time mothers. As one mother said, “It is a bond that I will never forget.” (photo by Caitlin Byrd)
N.C. Dental Society: consider dental care options when you take a vacation
From the press release from the N.C. Dental Society: APEX, N.C. – Summer’s here and Americans are hitting the roads (and the skies) by the millions. But few travellers give thought to dental care while they’re away from home. “People make elaborate travel plans, but not many consider the possibility of dental problems before they […]
Rep. Tim Moffitt to hold south Asheville town hall event
From the press release from Tim Moffitt’s campaign: SKYLAND, NC – State Representative Tim Moffitt, R-Buncombe, will host a second legislative town hall meeting in the Skyland area of south Buncombe County. The town hall will offer community residents the chance to both informally meet Rep. Moffitt and engage him during a question and answer […]
APD investigates morning shooting on Merrimon Ave.
The full release from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville – On 07/09/2012 at approximately 0306 the Asheville Police Department responded to Mission Hospital in reference to a gunshot wound. Officers located Keith Lee Sheppard 36 of 120 Arco Rd. in the emergency room with a gunshot wound to the hand. Mr. Sheppard was transported to […]
Kickstarter campaign launched to document stories of Southern Appalachian women
At midnight on July 9, Asheville-based photographer Ian MacLellan and musician Emma Scudder launched a Kickstarter campaign for a documentary they hope to create. Called “We Are Here”, the multimedia project will tell the stories of Southern Appalachian women and, in the process, “redefine the way that outsiders see and think about Appalachia.” (Photo from the project’s Kickstarter page)
Buncombe County mothers graduate from local public health program
From the press release: WHAT: After more than two years of hard work to provide a better life for their children, a group of mothers will graduate from the Buncombe County Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program on July 10. NFP is a voluntary, evidence-based program that pairs registered nurses with low-income, first-time mothers. Through regular in-home […]
Mayor Bellamy goes to Washington
On Monday, July 9, Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy will travel to the nation’s capital for a meeting about urban economic mobility. The meeting will take place at the White House in the Roosevelt Room.
Director of N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences retires
From the press release from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – Dr. Betsy Bennett today announced her retirement, effective at the end of December, after more than two decades as director of the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences. Bennett’s drive and vision, with the support of donors, volunteers and staff, expanded […]
Mission Health one of four N.C. hospitals participating in traumatic brain injury clinical trial
From the press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Mission Health today announced that researchers from its Trauma Services and Research Institute are participating in a global phase III, multi-center trial that tests progesterone infusion for the treatment of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Known as the SyNAPSe® clinical trial, the study is evaluating […]
Local named to Merit List of Oxford College in Georgia
From the press release: ATLANTA, GA. (07/05/2012)(readMedia)– Jordan Hamlin of Asheville, N.C. (28806) was named to the Merit List of Oxford College, the two-year liberal arts division of Emory University located in Oxford, Ga., for the 2012 spring semester. Students must earn a grade point average of 3.0 or higher during the previous semester to […]
Celebrate Brittany in Asheville on July 10
From the press release: Asheville, NC – Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts will host Celebrate Brittany workshops each Tuesday, beginning July 10 at 2pm at the Senior Opportunity Center, 36 Grove Street in Asheville. Explore the legends, music, and dance of Northern France and discover the other Celts. Join in the fun of this […]
First annual Hotter than Haiti 10K announced, will help Consider Haiti (formerly Mission Manna)
From the press release: The first annual Hotter than Haiti 10K race will take place on Saturday, August 11 starting at 8:00 AM. The race will be hosted by the Asheville Outdoor Center in West Asheville. This event supports Consider Haiti, a non-profit organization based in Asheville whose one objective is to promote the health and welfare of […]