From the press release: Raleigh –A bill to compensate victims of the state’s former Eugenics Board program was today passed by House members and now advances to the Senate. It includes Gov. Bev Perdue’s call to pay $50,000 lump sum compensation to living victims, as well as fund continuation of the N.C. Justice for Sterilization […]
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Oakley Farmers Market opens for its first season with ribbon cutting ceremony
From the press release: (Asheville, N.C.) –The new Oakley Farmers Market kicked off its first season on Thursday, May 31, 2012 with a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony. Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy participated in the festivities and spoke to the crowd about the importance of supporting Asheville-area farmers and helping the local economy […]
Southeastern Sports Medicine presents free symposium for student athletes
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. – The community is invited to a free event hosted by Park Ridge Health and Southeastern Sports Medicine on Tuesday, August 21, at 6:30 p.m. At “Symposium for the Student Athlete,” orthopedic surgeon Dr. Greg Motley and physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist Dr. Andrew Rudins […]
Body found in French Broad River, Asheville Police investigating
Asheville police say they found the body of Anthony Sawyer in the French Broad River today off of Amboy Road. An autopsy is scheduled for later this week.
Out of the park
Eight-year-old Cody Cuthbert sat a little taller in his hospital bed when he saw two baseball players walking down the hallway. They weren’t the usual doctors, nurses and aides he sees every day. "He's been excited all morning,” said his mother Jessica Witzigman. “When they told us they were coming, it really gave him something […]
Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina receives $50,000 grant from Eshelman Foundation
From the press release: Raleigh, NC – Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC) today announced it is the recipient of a $50,000 grant from the Eshelman Foundation. This is the third year PCANC has received support from the foundation for its work in local communities across North Carolina. The grant will allow PCANC to support […]
Two wildlife experts to speak at N.C. Center for Creative Retirement
From the press release: Two experts on local wildlife will speak when the N.C. Center for Creative Retirement’s “Celebrating Life in the Mountains” series resumes with the presentation, “Wild Things,” at 7 p.m. on June 26. The “Celebrating Life in the Mountains” series is free and open to the public, and the presentations take place […]
A-B Tech receives $200,000 grant from National Science Foundation
From the press release from A-B Tech: A-B Tech Community College has been awarded a nearly $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for a project to recruit and retain female students and deliver problem-based learning to all students. The $199,896 grant will fund a project titled Skilled Students Get Jobs: Recruiting Women and Engaging […]
Hendersonville Fire Department to provide enhanced medical response services
From the press release from the City of Hendersonville: HENDERSONVILLE, NC, June 4, 2012— Today Chief Dorian Flowers of the Hendersonville Fire Department announced that the Department has achieved certification to begin providing enhanced medical response services to the public. In light of the fact that about 70% of the department’s calls for service are […]
Class of 2012 graduates from Asheville School
From the press release from Asheville School: Asheville School’s Class of 2012 celebrated Graduation Day on Saturday, May 26 as they received their diplomas on the William Boyd Chapel lawn during the school’s 112th commencement. Click here to view photos from the ceremony. Head of School Arch Montgomery commented on the dedication the seniors had […]
iTunes: N.C. state parks app ranks as a top 100 free navigation app
From the press release: RALEIGH – The free Pocket Ranger mobile application for North Carolina’s state parks, developed for smartphones by ParksByNature Network, has been ranked among the top 100 free navigation applications by Apple’s iTunes, the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced. Apple’s iTunes ranked the North Carolina State Parks Pocket Ranger Mobile […]
Curves of Fairview welcomes Healthways SilverSneakers members at no cost
From the press release: Fairview, North Carolina (Grassroots Newswire) 5/31/2012 — Curves of Fairview is rolling out the red carpet to members of the award-winning Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program, the nation’s leading exercise program designed for older adults. SilverSneakers members are now eligible to join Curves of Fairview at no cost. “We are so pleased […]
Asheville PARC announces opposition to proposed hotel near basilica, starts petition
In its newsletter, the Asheville People Advocating Real Conservancy (PARC) takes a stance on the proposed hotel near the Basilica of St. Lawrence. The letter references local history about similar proposals to sell the land in front of the basilica, and urges people to sign a petition that will run as an ad in local […]
WCQS is looking for a new morning news host and reporter
From the press release from WCQS: Duncan McFadyen, WCQS morning news host and reporter, is leaving his position with the station to become morning host and reporter at Charlotte NC based public radio station, WFAE. McFadyen began his public radio career in Wilmington, NC. He began work at WCQS in March of 2011 and quickly […]
WNC hospitals and health departments create regional initiative
Hospitals and health departments in 16 western North Carolina counties have developed a regional initiative known as WNC Healthy Impact. The initiative, which began last year, will assess current health data along with the community’s perception of its health. The project, coordinated by WNC Health Network and the Western NC Partnership for Public Health, will […]
McDowell County Commissioner charged with assault
From the McDowell News: A county commissioner is charged with assaulting his daughter during a dispute at his home Monday that involved alcohol, authorities say. McDowell County sheriff’s deputies arrested 55-year-old Andrew Keith Webb at his residence at 180 Hidden View Loop in Marion and charged him with misdemeanor assault on a female.
Park Ridge offers free smoking cessation class starting in July
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (May 29, 2012) – Quit your habit for good with the help of a free American Lung Association smoking cessation course offered by wellness-certified instructors at Park Ridge Health. The seven-week class will meet on Tuesdays from July 10 to August 21 and on Thursday, […]
Photos: Asheville Tourists hit a home run with kids during visit to Mission Children’s Hospital
Six Asheville Tourists baseball players and Ted E. Tourist took a break from the diamond to visit kids at Mission Children’s Hospital on May 29. They played board games, built Lego houses and, of course, played a modified game of catch. (Photos by Caitlin Byrd)
Hendersonville man becomes first to scratch off $100,000 instant prize
From the press release from the N.C. Education Lottery: RALEIGH – A Hendersonville man is the first winner of $100,000 in the Super Lucky 7’s game. Ivan Gilbert won the top prize after buying his winning ticket at the Quick Stop on Merrimon Avenue in Asheville. His after-tax winnings totaled $68,001. Super Lucky 7’s started […]
Mission receives $20,000 grant from N.C. Stroke Association
From the press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 29, 2012) – Mission Hospital recently received a $20,000 grant from the N.C. Stroke Association. The grant will allow Mission to support stroke outreach to 18 counties in western North Carolina. The grant allowed Mission Hospital to hire a community outreach coordinator, who will begin […]
Tickets available for Friends of WNC Nature Center Mountain Safari
From the press release: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Friends of the WNC Nature Center invite the local community to join them for the 2nd annual “Mountain Safari” – a wild social adventure at the WNC Nature Center on Thursday, May 31, 2012, from 6-9 p.m.. The Nature Center will open its doors for an evening […]