From the press release: Swannanoa, NC (May 8, 2012) –In 2008, just as Michelle Obama was entering the White House in Washington, DC, a childcare center in the mountains of Western North Carolina was developing a way to bring quality nutrition to their young children by using the colors of the rainbow as a guide. […]
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A look at yesterday’s primary through Storify
Throughout election day and night, Xpress reporter Caitlin Byrd aggregated tweets and photos using Storify. The emotional tweets, election projections, neat Instagram photos, and more can be found here. (photo by Caitlin Byrd)
Open house event to be held at the Harvest House on May 31
From the press release: Asheville, NC – Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts will host an Open House Community Day at the Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road, on Thursday, May 31, from 10:30am until 2:30 pm. Harvest House is a community center that specializes in activities for senior citizens and adults. Asheville area seniors and […]
PSA: breast health screening to be offered May 21
From the press release: Cindy Sullivan, CCT, Certified Thermographer nurse, will be offering screening breast thermograms at: Asheville Integrative Medicine 832 Hendersonville Rd Asheville NC 28803 Tel: 828-252-5545 On Monday, May 21, 2012, she will be performing screening breast thermograms and appointments are available from 9-2 pm. Thermography is a noninvasive, inexpensive test that does […]
Mission Hospital thanks employees during National Hospital week
From the press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – May 8, 2012 – Mission Hospital is joining hospitals across the country this week in celebrating National Hospital Week (May 6-12). This week Mission Hospital is thanking employees for their continued service to the community of western North Carolina. National Hospital Week, the nation’s largest […]
Labor of love
A handwritten thank-you note dangles on the wall of the Charlotte Street office where Chelsea Kouns spends most of her time. When the 27-year-old isn’t clocking in at her two part-time jobs, she’s there working for free on her labor of love: Start From Seed, an Asheville nonprofit organization that provides free birth and postpartum […]
Two Carolina Day School seniors named National Merit Scholars
Photo of Rob Croll and McKenzie Murphy courtesy of Carolina Day School From the press release from Carolina Day School: Carolina Day School seniors Rob Croll and McKenzie Murphy were named National Merit Scholars this week. This culminates their rise in the ranks from National Merit Semifinalist, to Finalist, and now to “Scholar” status. Each […]
Center for Holistic Medicine celebrates 4 years in Asheville, expands services
From the press release from the Center for Holistic Medicine: West Asheville’s Center for Holistic Medicine celebrated its 4th anniversary by giving away $14,000 in free treatments, bringing on three new practitioners, and adding five new therapies! The Center celebrated its anniversary with a special that gave anyone who signed up during the month of […]
Groups reach agreement about Canton paper mill controversy
From the joint press release issued by Clean Water for North Carolina, Cocke County, Tennessee, Tennessee Chapter of the Sierra Club, Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association, Western North Carolina Alliance, and the Southern Environmental Law Center: Asheville, NC – Establishing stricter limits on the temperature of the wastewater discharged into the Pigeon River from the paper […]
The Health Adventure opens traveling exhibit, Healthier Ever After, next Friday
From the press release from The Health Adventure: Asheville, North Carolina, May 7, 2012 – The Health Adventure is proud to announce the opening of its traveling exhibit, “Healthier Ever After” on Friday, May 11. Developed by The Children’s Museum of Cleveland and fabricated by Benchmark Craftsmen, “Healthier Ever After ” is an interactive, immersive […]
Informational sessions scheduled for new downtown Asheville grad center
From the press release: Asheville, N.C. – The new Lenoir-Rhyne University Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville is offering a one-time special 10 percent discount for any student taking six or more credit hours during the Fall 2012 term. Classes begin in August. Free information sessions will be held on the following dates for students […]
Lama Norlha Rinpoche to perform blessing ceremony for OM Sanctuary next week
From the press release from OM Sanctuary: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 2012) — While touring Tennessee and North Carolina, the Venerable Lama Norlha Rinpoche will bring his teachings and perform a Blessing Ceremony for OM Sanctuary on Monday, May 14 starting at 5:00 p.m. On May 15, he will offer additional teachings beginning at 9:00 a.m. […]
Autism Society of N.C. to host first “Zipping for Autism” fundraiser in Asheville
From the press release: Asheville, NC – Team up on Sunday, June 3, for the exhilarating experience of zipping through the tree tops to support services provided by the Autism Society of North Carolina. Zipping for Autism, to be held at Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures, is the first event of its kind in the country. […]
Two-day workshop will focus on public speaking, speech-writing
From the press release: (ASHEVILLE, N.C.) — A Zen approach to public speaking? Learn to speak from the heart while relaxing onstage as you’re doing it. Tell Your Better Story: Zen Speechmaking is a two-day workshop, May 19 and 20, designed to provide business professionals, civic and elected leaders, and anyone who wants to gain […]
Asheville Sleep Center receives accreditation from American Academy of Sleep Medicine
From the press release: Asheville, North Carolina – May 3, 2012 Asheville Sleep Center at Parkway Medical Group in Asheville recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). To receive a five-year accreditation, a sleep center must meet or exceed all standards for professional health care as designated by the AASM. […]
Cherokee Indian Hospital CEO tells the story of hospital’s transformation
From Indian Country Today Media Network: When award-winning hospital administrator Casey Cooper first assumed his role as chief executive officer of Cherokee Indian Hospital, it was an impoverished Indian Health Service (IHS) facility, unable at times to treat patients due to a shortage of funds. “There were times we would have to reach out to […]
Annual WNC deaf-blind picnic announced for May 18
From the press release: In celebration of Helen Keller’s birthday, the Western Regional Interagency Deaf-Blind Service Team will be holding their annual WNC Deaf-Blind Picnic. On May 18th from 11-2 at Lake Julian. All Deaf-Blind Western North Carolinians are invited to join us for games, lunch, nature walks, a pontoon boat ride, fishing, and fun! […]
Limited number of free tickets remaining for May 19 women’s health expo
From the press release: Balsam, N.C. – Through their generosity, the Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) Foundation and the MedWest-Harris/Swain Foundation are providing a limited number of complimentary tickets to the Flourish women’s health expo set for Saturday, May 19th at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Event Center. The two foundations are the presenting sponsors of […]
Holly Jones, Democrat, candidate for District 1, Buncombe County Commissioners
Holly Jones responds to the Xpress questionnaire.
Mission Health names Marc Westle its Senior VP of Innovation
From the press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 3, 2012) – Mission Health today announced the appointment of Marc B. Westle, D.O., FACP, to the position of Senior Vice President of Innovation. Westle is an expert on healthcare delivery strategies and will lead incremental and transformational changes that support the achievement of Mission’s […]
Former candidate for sheriff endorses J.B. Howard
From the press release sent by the Buncombe County Republican Party from the Committee to elect J.B. Howard: Asheville, N.C. May 2, 2012 J.B. Howard candidate for chairman of Buncombe County Commissioners announces endorsement by former Candidate for Sherriff Dickie Green. “I have known J.B. since our high school days at T.C. Roberson and during […]