During the Asheville area Chamber of Commerce 2012 legislative luncheon today, April 20, the chamber presented its top priorities to a room of more than 100 people, including four state senators and seven state house representatives. The state legislators offered their thoughts on these priorities and what they think may happen during the upcoming short session. The North Carolina General Assembly will reconvene on May 12 this year.
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Car wash planned to help local man waiting for liver transplant
From the press release: Asheville, N.C., April 18, 2012 – Norman Lillie is fighting for his life. In 2008, he was diagnosed with a life-threatening liver disease. Doctors say a liver transplant is critical to his survival, but he faces significant expenses. Volunteers are holding a car wash Saturday to help. In the event of […]
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue launches building campaign for new building, hopes to raise almost $400K
From the press release from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue: Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Launches Building Campaign Asheville, N.C. – On February 15, 2012, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue (BWAR) launched a building campaign with the goal of raising $390,000 to purchase the building they currently rent at 31 Glendale Avenue, a home to over 100 orphaned […]
A.C Reynolds, Asheville School receive awards at computer science competition at WCU
From the press release from Asheville Schools: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (April 20, 2012) Two Asheville School students tied for second place in the 23rd Annual Computer Science High School Programming Contest held at Western Carolina University on Tuesday, April 17. Senior Lawrence Waller and junior Jeff Park competed together against several teams of students from AC […]
Park Ridge Health events for April 23-29
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Community Events For pre-registrations, please call 855.PRH.LIFE. “Living Healthy With a Chronic Disease” Course Wednesdays, April 4 – May 9 (12:30 – 2:30 p.m.) At The Health Adventure in Biltmore Square Mall FREE Designed by Stanford University and led by certified Park Ridge Wellness course leaders, this […]
Mission CEO Ron Paulus wrote letter to committee about COPA on April 17
On April 17, Mission Health CEO and President Ron Paulus sent a letter to the N.C. House Select Committee on Certificate of Need and Related Hospital Issues. Yesterday, the committee recommended that no changes be made at this time to Mission’s Certificate of Public Advantage. The letter was released to media from Mission Health and […]
WNC Community Healthcare Initiative releases statement about committee’s decision on COPA
Earlier today, the N.C. House Select Committee on CON and other Hospital Related Issues announced that they are not recommending any changes to Mission Health’s Certificate of Public Advantage at this time. The WNC Community Healthcare Initiative has released a statement on this decision.
Committee recommends no changes to Mission’s COPA
During a 10 a.m. hearing in the North Carolina General Assembly, the N.C. House Select Committee on CON and other Hospital Related Issues announced that they are not recommending any changes to the COPA at this time. Recently, the committee had made a series of five recommendations. However, the committee decided not to adopt any […]
Second Annual Ramble Run 12K/5K set for Mother’s Day weekend
From the press release: The Asheville Track Club (ATC) encourages mother-daughter, family and business teams to come out on Saturday, May 12 for The RAMBLE RUN AT BILTMORE PARK 12K and 5K Presented by: Mission Sports Medicine the challenging and certified 12K course and a fun 5K course will sure to please all levels of […]
Asheville’s big day in Raleigh
Today at 10 a.m., two major local issues will be discussed in Raleigh: the fate of the Asheville Water System and whether Mission Hospital will continue to operate under the only Certificate of Public Advantage in the state.
Local advocates head to D.C. for Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum
From the press release: Asheville, NC (April 17, 2012) – Two mountain area staff members of the Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter will participate in the Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C., April 23-25. Larry Reeves and Kristy Dotson along with other advocates from across North Carolina will join hundreds of people with the […]
Sister of Mercy volunteers return from trip to Haiti
From the press release: A team of five medical volunteers representing Asheville-based Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care (SOMUC) recently returned from Haiti, where they treated 659 patients over the course of five days. This was the fifth time SOMUC has sent representatives to Haiti, which is still recovering from the devastating magnitude 7.0 earthquake that […]
Haywood Community College recognized for environmental sustainability
From the press release: BOSTON (April 18, 2012)– Haywood Community College, Clyde, N.C., has been recognized for its cutting-edge work in promoting environmental sustainability by the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), an agreement between nearly 700 colleges and universities to promote sustainability through teaching and action. Haywood earned the distinction in large […]
Western Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists open at new location
From the press release from MedWest Health System: Clyde, N.C. –Western Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists, PA will reopen Wednesday in its new space in the newly-constructed MedWest Outpatient Care Center on the MedWest-Haywood campus in Clyde at 581 Leroy George Drive, between the MedWest Health and Fitness Center and the hospital. The orthopaedic and sports medicine […]
UNCA’s Catherine Frank to be featured on UNC-TV’s North Carolina People on April 20
From UNC Asheville News Services: Catherine Frank, director of the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement at UNC Asheville, will discuss the center’s genesis and future with William Friday on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina People” set to air at 9 p.m. Friday, April 20, and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 22. The program can also be seen […]
N.C. Dental Society: Diabetics at greater risk for oral problems
From the press release from the North Carolina Dental Society: Cary , N.C. – There are 25.8 million Americans afflicted with diabetes and 1.6 million new cases diagnosed each year, according the Centers for Disease Control. The health effects of diabetes can be devastating and often impact oral health. “Diabetes makes it more difficult for […]
Learn more about herbs at 23rd annual Spring Herb Festival
From the press release from the Western Carolina chapter of the N.C. Herb Association: The 23rd annual Spring Herb Festival will take place at the WNC Farmers Market May 4, 5, and 6, 2012, bringing together the largest annual gathering of herb enthusiasts in the southeast. The festival, now in its 23rd year, attracts more […]
Adult care homes in Buncombe County remain a concern
During the April 19 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners heard a presentation about the impact of adult care homes in Buncombe County. Currently, Buncombe County has more adult care homes than any other county in the state. These are the highlights from that presentation and other business conducted tonight.
LIVE: Twitter coverage of April 17 County Commissioners meeting
Live Twitter coverage of tonight’s Buncombe County Commissioners meeting via Caitlin Byrd (@MaryCaitlinByrd). The meeting starts at 4:30 p.m. To appear in our Twitter feed, use the hashtag #avlgov.
UNCA’s Mark Sidelnick named art educator of the year by NCAEA
From UNC Asheville News Services: Mark Sidelnick, associate professor of Education and coordinator of Arts Education Licensure at UNC Asheville, has been named Art Educator of the Year by the North Carolina Art Education Association (NCAEA). Sidelnick was honored for his teaching, mentoring and significant contributions to art education statewide. He is co-author of the […]
WNCAP announces new Latino Outreach Worker
From the WNCAP newsletter: We welcome Lorena Flores this month as our Latino Outreach Worker. Lorena has been working in the public health field with the Latino community in Western North Carolina since 1998. She loves to travel and learn about new cultures. She also enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and 5 year […]