From the press release: CANTON, NC, (April 3, 2012) — Wellspring (www.wellspringweightloss.com), the nation’s leading provider of weight-loss programs, announced today the dates for the summer sessions at Wellspring Adventure Camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Starting May 27, June 17, July 8 and July 29, Wellspring Adventure Camp will start its sessions which range […]
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Local American Advertising Federation chapter gives out advertising awards
From the press release: (Asheville, NC) March 21, 2012 — AAF Asheville, the Western North Carolina affiliate of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), recently announced winners of the 2012 ADDY® Awards for creative excellence in advertising. Over 60 entries from WNC advertisers and agencies competed in categories ranging from annual reports to interactive media to […]
Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville to offer fall term discount
From the press release: Asheville, N.C. – The new Lenoir-Rhyne University Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville, opening in August, is offering a one-time special discount rate for students entering in the fall 2012 semester. Any student taking six or more credit hours will receive a 10 percent discount on tuition during the fall term. […]
AdvantageWest board of directors to meet April 19
From the press release: (FLETCHER, N.C.) April 2012 – The AdvantageWest board of directors will meet for its regular bimonthly meeting on Thursday, April 19 at 9 a.m. at Tri-County Community College in Murphy. Board meetings are open to the public. For more information call AdvantageWest at (828) 687-7234. AdvantageWest is the regional economic development […]
Local Vietnam veterans get true homecoming celebration
From the Times-News: CONCORD– Harley Smith, 18, had the opportunity Saturday to see her father, a Vietnam veteran, finally got the recognition he and thousands of his comrades deserve as they attended a Vietnam Veterans Homecoming Celebration at Charlotte Motor Speedway. “It was the only war when they didn’t come home heroes,” said Smith, a […]
CarePartners offers Mindful Living educational series, starts April 10
From the press release: CarePartners Health Services presents a free health and wellness educational series, open to the public, beginning April 10. Classes start at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays for eight weeks. Come to one class or all. Topics range from balance/fall prevention classes and free screenings, to nutrition and Tai Chi, to the ethics […]
UNCA will host New Media 11th annual student exhibition on Friday
From the press release: The 11th Annual New Media Student Show, a juried exhibition featuring innovative work by UNC Asheville students, will open with a reception from 3-6 p.m. Friday, April 6, in UNC Asheville’s Highsmith University Union Gallery. The reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. The exhibition will feature 2D […]
Local group will help index 1940 U.S. Census, encourages others to get involved
After dwelling in the National Archives for 72 years (and abiding by privacy laws), the 1940 U.S. Census will be made public on Monday morning. However, the real work will begin when genealogical societies around the country begin indexing these records — including the local Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society.
WCU joins list of NC colleges to take stance on Amendment One
From the Smoky Mountain News: Western Carolina University’s faculty senate took on the hot button statewide political issue last week of Amendment One, the proposed constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriages and civil unions. The faculty senate passed a resolution opposing the amendment, which will appear on the state ballot in May.
Lecture about math codes set for April 5 at UNCA
From the press release: Judy Walker, chair of the Department of Mathematics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will discuss several types of mathematical codes and their impact upon daily life past and present in the 2012 Parsons Lecture, “Codes are Everywhere!” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 5, in UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium. The lecture is […]
Talk about Cherokee healing, wellness to be held April 5
From the press release: “Recognition: A Cherokee Journey to Forgiveness and Healing,” a talk by Patricia Grant, will take place at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, April 5 in UNC Asheville’s Karpen Hall, Laurel Forum. It is free and open to the public, and lunch is provided. Grant is a licensed social worker and program manager for […]
Tell why you’re Dining Out for Life in 60 seconds or less, win trip for two
From the press release: Win a trip for two to a city participating in Dining Out for Life International hosted by Subaru® Dining Out for Life® invites supporters to express why they participate in this annual event, which brings compassionate people, foodies and restaurants together to raise much-needed funds for HIV/AIDS organizations. The international event […]
Federal judge halts Medicaid patient service reductions in North Carolina
From the News & Observer: RALEIGH, N.C. — Some North Carolina residents with developmental disabilities will keep their Medicaid services for now because of an order from a federal judge.
Charles George VA Medical Center gets new chief of staff
Photo of Dr. James Wells courtesy of the Charles George VA Medical Center. From the press release: Asheville, N.C. – Dr. James Wells was recently announced as the new chief of staff for the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, N.C. The chief of staff has direct responsibility for all clinical and patient care […]
Jackson, Haywood Counties settle conflict about mental health agency jobs
From the Smoky Mountain News: The mental health agency Smoky Mountain Center will not be buying and moving into Waynesville’s former Department of Social Services office building after all, leaving Haywood County back at Square One trying to unload the large, dated, four-story brick complex built decades ago as a hospital.
Woman creates online petition for different widening plan of US 221 South
From the McDowell News: A Glenwood woman hopes the petition she started online will help change the plans for widening of U.S. 221 South. Christie Wild, who lives along Old Highway 221, started an online petition last week about the proposed widening of U.S. 221 South. The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to widen a […]
Poker machines remain illegal in McDowell County, according to law enforcement, prosecuters
From the McDowell News: Despite a recent ruling by the N.C. Court of Appeals to strike down a ban on video sweepstakes machines, it is still illegal to play or possess them in McDowell County.
North Carolina has one of highest autism rates in nation
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Lower body alignment class offered tomorrow at Asheville Community Yoga
From the Asheville Community Yoga Newsletter: Saturday, March 31st, 2:30-5:00pm $40 Suggested Donation Learn basic placement and alignment principles for the body from the hips down, in standing poses, twists, and forward folds. Suitable for all levels of practitioner, this 2 1/2 hour workshop will give you the tools to safely navigate any style yoga […]
Local center uses iPads to help special-needs children communicate
From the Times-News: FLAT ROCK — As Emily Hodges touched a picture on the iPad 2 Wednesday at Helping Hands Developmental Center, an electronic voice said, “Spider.” … The center uses iPads with special needs students who don’t speak, are autistic or need to work on motor skills. Evans said it’s one of the more […]
NC Health Department urges caution when handling live chicks, ducklings
From the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services RALEIGH – Giving live chicks to children is a long-time tradition during the Easter season and for backyard poultry producers, this is the time of year to buy chicks and ducklings for their flocks. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Public […]