From the press release: Asheville, NC – Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts will host two cycling workshops in preparation for the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games cycling event, which will be held on Thursday, May 17. Trevor Wallis, national level time-trialist and a regular Senior Games participant, will lead the workshops. The first session will be […]
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Health care speakers, Naomi Judd featured at 2nd Annual Flourish Women’s Expo
From the press release: Clyde, N.C. – A variety of physicians and healthcare speakers will be featured at MedWest Health System’s 2nd Annual Flourish Women’s Expo on May 19 at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center, an event that also will include medical screenings, a one-on-one “Meet the Doctors” session and other opportunities for Western North Carolina […]
Local homeless initiative coordinator accepts position with U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness
From the press release from the City of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – Amy Sawyer, the homeless initiative coordinator for Asheville and Buncombe County, has accepted a position with the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH). As a regional coordinator with the USICH, Sawyer will assist cities and states throughout the United States to implement “Opening Doors,” […]
Roast planned for acupuncture pioneer Cissy Majebe on April 17
From the press release: ROAST, DANCE, DRINK, EAT AND GIVE ON APRIL 17th AT HIGHLAND BREWING! Provide Chinese medicine for the underserved Join the Roast of acupuncturist Cissy Majebe and bid on these great silent items! David Hurand & Darcel Grimes officiating! Support Asheville’s medically underserved with alternative medicine. Roast acupuncture pioneer Cissy Majebe and […]
Asheville Savings Bank places time capsule in vault, will be opened in 25 years
Caption: Asheville Savings Bank time capsule to be opened in 25 years. From the press release: ASHEVILLE, NC (April 11, 2012) Asheville Savings Bank’s time capsule was placed in the Downtown Banking Center vault on Monday, April 9th. The time capsule was created to commemorate 75 years of significant achievements and service to the community. […]
City to hold informational meeting about sewer project near Sandhill Road
From the press release from the City of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville will begin work today on a sewer construction project near the intersection of Sandhill Road and W. Oakview Road in West Asheville. The City has contracted with T&K Utilities, Inc. to construct a new sewer line and install sewer connections […]
N.C. Senator Tom Apodaca releases statement on house proposal to alter UNC Health Care
Pardee Hospital is affiliated with UNC Health Care. From the press release: Raleigh, N.C. – The House Select Committee on State-Owned Assets today reviewed a proposal that would significantly alter the structure and governance of UNC Health Care. The bill would require UNC Health Care to receive legislative approval for basic business transactions, increase government […]
Park Ridge Health announces community events for April 16-22
From the press release: Event Summary for 4/16 – 4/22/12 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 […]
Council unanimously passes resolution opposing Amendment One
In a meeting that lasted less than an hour and attracted less than 15 people after the recognition portion of the meeting ended, Asheville City Council breezed through its agenda items this evening. Here are a few of the highlights from tonight’s meeting. Look for a full report from Xpress in the April 18 issue. (Photo by Max Cooper)
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Six for two: Three Democrats, three Republicans vie for District 2 commissioner seats
The six candidates in the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners’ District 2 races appear to be contesting a political no man’s land. Although the district was created only last year, the areas it encompasses (from Leicester to Black Mountain and Barnardsville to Fairview) haven’t consistently favored either party. In the May 8 primary, three Republicans […]
Deerfield retirement community raises $8,000 for AFD, will be recognized this Thursday
From the Asheville Fire Department: When AFD Captain Jeff Bowen lost his life fighting a fire in late July of 2011, the Deerfield community responded generously to Mission Hospital’s Fallen Firefighter Fund, but the residents of the 57-year-old retirement community decided that they would like to do more to show their gratitude for the fire […]
Breast thermograms to be offered April 30
From the press release: Cindy Sullivan, CCT, Certified Thermographer nurse, will be offering screening breast thermograms at: Zoolies Market 38 N Haywood St Waynesville NC 28786 828-452-3663 On Monday, April 30, 2012, she will be performing screening breast thermograms and appointments are available from 10-2 pm. Thermography is a noninvasive, inexpensive test that does not […]
Marriage Amendment Panel planned for April 21 in Hendersonville
From the press release: Hendersonville: On Saturday, April 21, 3 – 4:30 PM, First Congregational United Church of Christ (Fifth Ave. W. & White Pine Dr.) will sponsor a free educational opportunity to help voters make an INFORMED DECISION about the Constitutional Amendment on the May 8th primary ballot. At “NC MARRIAGE AMENDMENT : A […]
Park Ridge Health to host May 11 blood drive
From the press release: Hendersonville, N.C. (April 9, 2012) – Park Ridge Health is collaborating with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Friday, May 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All blood types are needed! The drive will take place in the Duke Room at Park Ridge Health, which […]
Asheville City Council preview: Amendment One
Tonight, Asheville City Council will consider a resolution opposing Amendment One, the proposed state constitutional amendment that would ban legal recognition of same-sex couples. Various government bodies and universities across the state have already adopted their own resolutions about this controversial amendment.
UNCA offers community storm spotter training course
From the press release: UNC Asheville’s Atmospheric Sciences Department will host advanced Skywarn storm-spotter training at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at UNC Asheville’s Robinson Hall, room 125. Justin Lane of the Greenville-Spartanburg National Weather Service Forecast Office will lead the two-hour course. Representatives from emergency response agencies, amateur radio operators and interested weather watchers […]
UNCA to host 28th annual Economic Crystal Ball Seminar
From the press release: UNC Asheville’s 28th annual Economic Crystal Ball Seminar will be held on Thursday, April 19, at UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium. Noted economists David W. Berson and James F. Smith will make forecasts on the business and financial outlook for the coming year. The seminar, sponsored by the UNC Asheville Economics Department […]
Founder of Four Seasons hospice dies, remembered for voulnteerism
From the Times-News: Jean Hoogstra, founder of Four Seasons hospice, exemplified the volunteer spirit, said Director of Volunteer Services Donna Nawrocki. Hoogstra, who started the organization in 1979 in her living room with a group of dedicated volunteers, died April 1 at the age of 94.
MedWest-Haywood President and CEO Mike Poore resigns
From the media release: MedWest Health System today announced the resignation of Mike Poore, President and Chief Executive Officer of MedWest-Haywood. Mike has decided to explore other opportunities in executive healthcare leadership. He will officially leave the organization effective April 27. John E. Young, Group Vice President for the Western Division of Carolinas HealthCare System, […]
Stroller Strides and Plum Organics partner up to give back
From the press release: Asheville, NC (Grassroots Newswire) April 4, 2012 – Today, Stroller Strides, the country’s largest pre- and post-natal fitness program for new moms, is announcing a new partnership initiative with Plum Organics™, the leading provider of organic nutrition for babies, toddlers and kids. Both companies have come together to support the launch […]