From the press release from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: (May 21 – Asheville, NC) – Gloria Steinem addressed a sold-out crowd of 1,100 at the 8th annual Power of the Purse luncheon today. The event took place at The Crowne Plaza resort in Asheville and included the announcement of $252,000 in grants […]
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Public hearing about eugenics compensation bill scheduled for today at 2 p.m.
From the press release: RALEIGH – A session of the N.C. House of Representatives has been scheduled for 2 p.m. today, causing the delay of a previously scheduled Judiciary Committee meeting at the same time that includes a public hearing regarding H947, the Eugenics Compensation Program bill. The bill currently has 53 co-sponsors in the […]
Autumn Skye Baird receives Elmer & Irene Hooper civic leadership scholarship
Irene Hooper presented to Autumn Skye Baird the Elmer & Irene Hooper Civic Leadership Scholarship Award on May 18 at the graduation ceremonies of Blue Ridge Early College in Glenville. From the press release: Established in memory of Elmer Hooper by his wife Irene Hooper, and Catch the Spirit of Appalachia, the fund provides financial […]
Mountain BizWorks announces it will close Hendersonville field office
From the press release from Mountain BizWorks: Asheville, NC – May 21, 2012: Today, Mountain BizWorks announced that it will close its Hendersonville field office on May 31 in conjunction with the closing of its Sylva field office on June 30. According to CEO Shaw Canale, “this is a strategic decision where we are not […]
Public forum on fracking to be held Thursday in Hendersonville
From the press release: (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, May 21, 2012) – Hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” is currently illegal in North Carolina, but that could change in a matter of days. Fracking is a method of horizontal drilling that’s used for the exploration and production of shale gas that involves the high-pressure injection of water and chemicals […]
Former Asheville School headmaster of external affairs receives school’s highest honor
From the press release from the Asheville School: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 21, 2012) The Asheville School Board of Trustees recently honored former Assistant Headmaster for External Affairs, Raymond G. Cruitt, with the school’s Award of Merit – the highest honor the school bestows. Cruitt, who served atAsheville School from 1984 to 2002, received the award […]
More than 300 participate in Asheville’s first walk for lupus
More than 300 participated in Asheville’s first Walk For Lupus Now event. Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease disease that causes inflamation. This inflammation can damage major organs like the heart, lungs, kidneys, skin and the brain. In North Carolina alone, the disease affects about 45,000 people.
Mission Hospital introduces new stroke technology to help patients
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 21, 2012) – Mission Hospital recently introduced cutting edge stroke technology that will significantly improve the outcomes of patients suffering from a stroke. The Solitaire FR is an example of the new generation of revascularization devices intended to restore blood flow to the brain in patients suffering acute ischemic stroke. These devices […]
Free Christian health class begins June 14
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (May 21, 2012) – Community members are invited to a free , eight-week lifestyle transformation class hosted by Park Ridge Health at The Health Adventure in Biltmore Square Mall. Discover the “8 Laws of Health” – Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, Trust, Interpersonal Relationships, Outlook and […]
Fletcher Community Park selected as best park in WNC
From the press release: Fletcher, NC – Fletcher Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce that the Fletcher Community Park has been selected “Best Park in WNC” for the fourth year in a row by WNC Parents Magazine Family Choice Awards.” This is a great honor for our Park, the Fletcher community and a reflection […]
Black Mountain chooses new town manager
From the Black Mountain News: The search began with 70 applicants from across the United States. It ended Monday night with the announcement that Matthew Settlemyer was the new Black Mountain town manager. Settlemyer, who currently serves as the town manager for Drexel, was the unanimous choice for the position in a 5-0 vote by […]
McDowell County group keeps kids fed during summer months
From the McDowell News: The Lunch Bunch project is once again ensuring that kids around McDowell County get enough to eat this summer. The local group, which consists of multiple churches from the area, comes together every summer to make sure that kids, grades kindergarten through sixth grade, receive a meal at least twice a […]
Local high school student receives 2012 Crumley Roberts Chairman’s Scholarship
From the press release: GREENSBORO, N.C., May 1, 2012 – Marissa Marie Stockstad, a high school senior at A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville, N.C., has been named a winner of the 2012 Crumley Roberts Chairman’s Scholarship. As one of five winners in the state, Stockstad will receive $1,000 towards her college tuition in addition […]
Poll shows most in N.C. oppose hospital liens, want hospitals to share charity care policies
From the Charlotte Observer: North Carolinians overwhelmingly favor banning hospitals from placing liens on the homes of patients who can’t pay their bills, according to a new poll. The poll – commissioned by N.C. Policy Watch, a liberal watchdog group – also found that the large majority of voters think hospitals should be required to […]
Buffett group to buy 63 newspapers, including McDowell News
From the McDowell News: RICHMOND, Va. – Media General, Inc. (NYSE: MEG) today announced that it has signed agreements with Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., (NYSE: BRK.A and BRK.B) for the purchase of newspapers and new financing. A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, BH Media Group, will purchase all of the newspapers owned by Media General, with the […]
McDowell Hospital celebrates National Women’s Health Week, culminates with women’s health expo
From the press release from McDowell Hospital: MARION, N.C. – May 17, 2012 – McDowell Hospital is celebrating National Women’s Health Week (May 13 –19) by holding a women’s health expo. This Saturday, McDowell Hospital will hold the All About Women Healthy Living Expo where women in the community will be provided the opportunity to […]
WCMS announces cornerstone physicians, will honor them at shrimp picnic
From the Western Carolina Medical Society: The WCMS Shrimp Picnic is an opportunity for members of the community to come together and honor a select group of physicians who have practiced in our area for over thirty years. The 2012 picnic will honor these “Cornerstone” physicians who have practiced since the years 1980-1982: Dr. P. […]
Access new bus routes through Google Maps
From the City of Asheville’s transportation department: ASHEVILLE – On May 21, when the City of Asheville’s public transportation system transforms into Asheville Redefines Transit, riders will be able to access digital route information including maps, times and fares, through Google Maps. The transit feature of Google Maps allows riders to enter their starting point […]
One new message: Park Ridge Health uses texting to share ER wait time
When Western North Carolina patients need to decide where to receive emergency care, they can check current ER wait times via text-messaging on their phones. Today, Park Ridge Health announced that it is now offering ER wait times to the public through a text-messaging system. The wait times can also be accessed online via Park […]
Support group to hold free showing of film “Aphasia” on June 10
From the press release: ASHEVILLE, NC – In recognition of Aphasia Awareness Month, the Asheville Area Aphasia Support Group is showing a film on the topic of Aphasia. The prizewinning 2012 film titled “Aphasia” stars Carl McIntyre, with a supporting cast of professional actors, who are Carl’s friends and have accompanied him through ups and […]
Ron Rash and Charles Frazier to headline UNCA summer author speaker series
From the press release from UNC Asheville: Ron Rash and Charles Frazier to Headline Summer Author Speaker Series at UNC Asheville A quintet of great Southern writers, including Ron Rash and Charles Frazier, will speak in July at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center as part of the Summer Authors Speakers Series. The series of talks, produced […]