Press release From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 9/23/13 – 9/29/13 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Baby Place Events The Baby Place Experience Sunday, September 29 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Park Ridge Health 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville Park Ridge Health invites you to explore The Baby Place unit […]
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World Coffee now serving sandwiches, salads
The glass case that once exclusively displayed pastries and sweets at World Coffee now shares the same foodstuffs real estate with more lunch-friendly selections like salads and sandwiches. (Photo by Caitlin Byrd)
Networking opportunity for nonprofits and foundations set for Oct. 11 in Flat Rock
Press release From the Community Foundation of Henderson County: On October 11, nonprofits in western North Carolina will have the opportunity to meet and talk with foundation representatives at the 2013 Foundation Fair, hosted by the North Carolina Network of Grantmakers. The North Carolina Network of Grantmakers (NCNG) hosts the Foundation Fair each year to […]
AdvantageWest receives $100,000 grant from US Economic Development Administration
Press release From AdvantageWest: (Fletcher, N.C. – Sept. 20, 2013): The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced that AdvantageWest, the nonprofit regional economic development organization serving the 23 counties of Western North Carolina, will receive a $100,000 grant to promote small business growth in rural communities. The grant money will be used to expand […]
Mayoral candidates square off at packed forum
While some people leaned forward in their seats, others stood in the back of the room and craned their necks — ear first — to hear the positions Asheville’s three mayoral candidates have on issues ranging from the police department to school systems. Full audio of the forum is included.
NCDOT awards $1.2 million grant to Hendersonvillle to extend Oklawaha Greenway
Press release From the City of Hendersonville: HENDERSONVILLE, NC, September 20, 2013 – The City of Hendersonville is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $1.2 million Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Grant to extend the Oklawaha Greenway from Patton Park on Asheville Highway to Berkeley Mills Park on Balfour Road. The grant is […]
Plenty of options: New consulting business helps families with adoption process
The phrase her mother used to describe adoption was “unwanted children,” but as a young Erica Jourdan listened to the explanation on the staircase of her childhood home in Rhode Island, she knew how she would become a mother one day. “In my little 8-year-old head, I said 'I want to adopt,' and it just […]
McDowell Hospital names new Volunteers and Services Excellence Director
Press release From Mission Health MARION, N.C. (September 19, 2013) – McDowell Hospital is pleased to announce Philip Long as its new Volunteers and Service Excellence Director. He has most recently served McDowell Hospital as Volunteer and Chaplaincy Coordinator. “With Philip’s experience and commitment to providing the highest quality service to McDowell Hospital patients and […]
Get your vote on: Early voting for the mayoral primary begins today
When community activist Martin Ramsey joined Vice Mayor Esther Manheimer and former city official John Miall this July in the mayoral race, he forced a primary in the City of Asheville election. Now, the early voting polls are open in order to narrow the field of three candidates to two. (Photo by Caitlin Byrd)
Local Sierra Club political chair: ‘There are several filters to make sure there was a fair process’
Though Political Committee Chair of the Sierra Club of Western North Carolina Group Ken Brame donated a combined $300 to three of the four local candidates that the environmental organization ultimately endorsed, he says his personal contribution did not influence the endorsement process. (Photo courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons user borman818)
Police Benevolent Association endorses Miall for mayor
Media release From John Miall’s campaign: We are proud to announce that the Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (PBA) has endorsed the candidacy of John Miall for the Office of Mayor of The City of Asheville. Randy Byrd, President North Carolina Division states: “We will ask our members, their friends and families, and all citizens who […]
Local Sierra Club group endorses Manheimer, Bothwell, Smith and Wisler
Media release From the Western NC Sierra Club: The Western NC Sierra Club Group is pleased to announce our endorsements for Asheville Mayor and City Council. After reviewing the records, questionnaire responses and conducting interviews with the candidates, the local Sierra Club Group has endorsed the following candidates for this fall’s Asheville city elections: Mayor […]
AdvantageWest wins five communication awards from the Southern Economic Development Council
Press release From AdvantageWest: AdvantageWest, the regional economic development partnership for Western North Carolina, was honored recently with five awards presented for excellence in communications by the Southern Economic Development Council. SEDC is the oldest and largest regional economic development association in North America with 900 members in 17 states and the District of Columbia. […]
Novelist Wiley Cash to headline ‘Celebrating Madison County’ event Oct. 25-26
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services: Best-selling novelist Wiley Cash will headline “Celebrating Madison County,” featuring literature, music and photography, presented on October 25-26 at UNC Asheville. Cash will offer a solo reading, and other well-known area writers, photographers and performers will share their creative responses to the cultural heritage and rugged physical beauty […]
Blue Ridge Community Health Services gets national recognition for health care quality, primary care
Press release From Blue Ridge Community Health Services: (Hendersonville, NC)–Blue Ridge Community Health Services (BRCHS) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® by demonstrating compliance with national standards for health care quality and safety as a primary care medical home (PCMH). Since 1975, The Joint Commission has developed state-of-the-art standards for outpatient ambulatory […]
State lottery officials announce plans to offer subscription plan
From the News & Observer Story by the Associated Press: RALEIGH, N.C. — Playing the big-money games in the North Carolina Education Lottery soon may be as easy as sitting in front of a desktop or opening a laptop. Lottery officials have announced plans to offer a service that will allow players to buy tickets […]
Upcoming public hearing in Raleigh scheduled on changes to state air toxics rules
Press release From N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources RALEIGH – Proposed changes to North Carolina’s rules for controlling toxic air pollutants will be the subject of a Sept. 19 public hearing scheduled in Raleigh. The General Assembly enacted some of the changes to the state air toxics rules in legislation adopted during its […]
Angel Medical Center staff provide health fair to Macon County teachers
Press release From Angel Medical Center: As teachers scrambled to prepare their classes for the beginning of school, AMC provided a brief health fair for them. AMC staff, Kim Watkins, RN, Paula Alter, Director of Business Development, and Jennifer Hollifield, Director of Volunteers, visited East Franklin School, Mountain View Intermediate School, Franklin High School, and […]
Gov. Pat McCrory to dine at Biltmore Estate tonight with Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler
Press release From the office of Gov. Pat McCrory: National Association of State Departments of Agriculture President’s Dinner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Raleigh, N.C. – The Office of Governor Pat McCrory released the following media advisory for today: Buncombe County WHO: Governor Pat McCrory and Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler WHAT: National […]
Why not gear? Local companies form alliance to attract, support outdoor industry
As the beer industry boomed in Western North Carolina, business owners from another sector began to think, “If beer can do it, why not gear?” Citing the Asheville Brewers Alliance as a model, the Outdoor Gear Builders of Western North Carolina aims to bring more outdoor industry to the region. (Logo courtesy of the Outdoor Gear Builders of Western North Carolina)
Friends of Mission license plate now available, portion of proceeds go to new MAMA helicopter
Press release From Mission Health Foundation: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 10, 2013) – For anyone wanting an iconic symbol of western North Carolina on his or her vehicle license plate, the opportunity is now possible. Mission Foundation announced approval by the N.C. General Assembly of a “Friends of Mission” license plate that carries the MAMA helicopter […]