Press release From UNC Asheville News Services: Guobin Yang, a leading analyst of online activism in China, will present a talk, “Communication and Community in Contemporary China” at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16. Yang’s lecture is part of the 3rd annual China Symposium at UNC Asheville, which explores the complexities of contemporary Chinese society. […]
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Buncombe Young Republicans urge Congress to vote down military resolution against Syria
Press release From the Buncombe County Young Republicans: Regarding the possibility of American military intervention in Syria, the Buncombe County Young Republicans release the following statement: “In the strongest possible terms, we encourage all members of Congress to vote against any resolution authorizing the use of military force in Syria. While we applaud President Obama […]
RiverLink and Americorps Project Conserve teamed up to clean up French Broad
Press release From RiverLink: RiverLink and Americorps Project Conserve teamed up for a Sept. 6 cleanup of the French Broad River. The group hauled a small mountain of trash and unusual items out of a stretch of the river near downtown Asheville, including huge tires, large pieces of Styrofoam, and more. Using canoes donated by […]
Updated: Four local colleges recognized in national ‘Best Colleges’ guide
Four liberal arts colleges in the mountains of western North Carolina made the grade in this year’s “Best Colleges” guide by U.S. News & World Report. (A young man smiles during freshmen move-in day in 2011 at UNC Asheville. The institution maintained its ranking as seventh best public liberal arts school in the nation this year, according to the 2014 Best Colleges guide published by U.S. News & World Report today. Photo by Caitlin Byrd)
Times-News: After confirmed cases of LaCrosse encephalitis, officials urge parents to be vigilant
From the Times-News Story by Nathaniel Axtell A child stricken with LaCrosse encephalitis in Transylvania County and another confirmed victim in Polk County have public health officials warning parents not to let down their guard when it comes to mosquito bite prevention.
McDowell Hospital welcomes Dr. Zizette Gabriel to McDowell Pain Management
Press release From Mission Health: MARION, N.C. (September 6, 2013) – McDowell Hospital introduces Zizette Gabriel, MD with McDowell Pain Management. Dr. Gabriel is a board certified anesthesiologist. She specializes in anesthesiology and pain management with proficiencies in various procedures of nerve blocks, regional anesthesia for acute pain relief and interventional procedures for chronic pain […]
Asheville mayoral candidate Martin Ramsey releases statement on Syria
Press release From the campaign of mayoral candidate Martin Ramsey: Sept. 9, 2013—As American citizens are yet again confronted by national leadership in Washington announcing that their country may be imminently launching yet another war abroad, Asheville mayoral candidate Martin Ramsey released the following statement: “As Congress and the president weigh military intervention in Syria, […]
NC DHHS expands scholarship to help more foster children with college expenses
Press release From the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: Raleigh, N.C. – This fall, more than 360 college students across the state will attend classes thanks to additional funding approved by Governor Pat McCrory and the General Assembly for NC Reach, a state scholarship program managed by the N.C. Department of Health and […]
Park Ridge Health announces wellness events, support groups for Sept. 9-15
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 9/9/13 – 9/15/13 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Presentations and Classes CREATION Health Series September 11 – October 2 Wednesdays, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. In the Duke Room at Park Ridge Health The CREATION Health Series is a powerful and […]
Development talk dominates CIBO issues breakfast
From Mission Hospital’s aging facilities to Charlotte Street’s troublesome traffic, proposed and potential development plans in two different sectors ruled conversation during a breakfast meeting of the Council of Independent Business Owners on Friday, Sept. 6. (Photo of Mission Hospital’s Brian Moore by Caitlin Byrd)
Upcoming series explores life of famous author and Asheville native Wilma Dykeman
For those who know the name Wilma Dykeman but don’t know much about one of Asheville’s most famous daughters, an upcoming lecture series will explore her life as an historian, journalist, environmentalist, teacher, novelist and traveler. ” (Photo of Wilma Dykeman at Carmel, Calif. in 1936 from the Wilma Dykeman Collection at D.H. Ramsey Library Special Collections)
Asheville-Buncombe League of Women Voters invites public to mayoral candidate forum
In two weeks, Asheville’s three mayoral candidates will be fielding questions before members of the public for the second time since their campaigns began.
Conducted by the League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County, the political discourse will take place on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at the Asheville Chamber of Commerce Board Room. All three candidates have confirmed their attendance. (Photos by Max Cooper)
Asheville Cardiology Associates welcomes new nurse practitioner
Press release From Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 5, 2013) – Asheville Cardiology Associates, PA, an affiliate of Mission Health, introduces Erin Smyrski, RN, MSN, as the newest nurse practitioner to the practice. Smyrski has extensive training and experience in nursing and is a member of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) and the American Association […]
UNCA Super Saturday program for grades 3-8 begins Oct. 5
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services: Registration is now open for UNC Asheville’s acclaimed Super Saturday program for creative, highly motivated and/or academically gifted 3rd-8th graders, which begins on October 5. The 21 courses cover topics including stage magic, art, wildlife exploration, geometry, animation, logic, quilting, martial arts and much more. Every Fall and […]
National ‘Healing Hands for Arthritis’ event set for Sept. 18, local Massage Envy Spa to participate
Press release From Massage Envy Spa: ASHEVILLE, NC – – Massage Envy Spa and the Arthritis Foundation are once again joining forces to host the 3rd annual Healing Hands for Arthritis, a one‐day national event to build awareness and raise funds to fight arthritis. On September 18, 2013, all Massage Envy locations will donate $10 […]
Times-News: YMCA in Polk County discussed again
From the Times-News Story by Gina Malone There is talk once again of locating a YMCA in Polk County or Landrum, S.C. The subject was broached without details at last month’s Tryon town council meeting, and a recent feasibility study showed that 1,500 people could be expected to join such a facility in the area. […]
Rutherford County resident Joe Maimone appointed to state Charter School Board
Press release From the office of Gov. Pat McCrory: Raleigh, NC – The Office of Governor McCrory announced the following appointments today: North Carolina Public Charter School Board Helen Nance (Stanly County) –Nance is the founder and chief administrative officer at Gray Stone Day High School. Nance created the Educational Foundation Campaign that raised the […]
Hendersonville Kiwanis Club serves more than 1,000 at pancake breakfast fundraiser
Press release From the Hendersonville Kiwanis Club: Hendersonville, N.C.) Kicking the 67th Annual North Carolina Apple Festival off with a bang, the Hendersonville Kiwanis Club served more than one thousand breakfasts during their Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on Friday, August 30. “We’re thrilled to be the first Apple Festival event every year. We had 91 […]
Times-News: Hendersonville resident to donate 300 albums to Bluegrass Music Museum
From the Times-News Story by Joey Millwood The sound of the Monroe Brothers filled Fred Chaffee’s dining room. The 84-year-old closed his eyes, nodded his head and softly whispered the words of the bluegrass music he’s loved for nearly 50 years. “This music here,” he said, “you won’t hear anywhere else.” Chaffee has 460 records […]
Orthopedic surgeon joins Southeastern Sports Medicine
Press release From Park Ridge Health Hendersonville, N.C. (September 4, 2013) – Southeastern Sports Medicine (SESM) welcomes orthopedic surgeon Andrew Kersten, M.D. Dr. Kersten will provide general orthopedic and sports medicine care for patients of all ages at SESM’s Asheville, Hendersonville and Waynesville locations. Dr. Kersten will offer a wide variety of services, including arthroscopic […]
NC DHHS: Medical Eye Care Program will focus on restoring vision
Press release From the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: Raleigh, N.C. – The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced today that North Carolina is sharpening its focus on spending through the Medical Eye Care Program effective Sept. 1 to ensure that funds stretch as far as possible to provide needed treatments […]