From the press release: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 26, 2012) Bestselling author of Flags of our Fathers, James Bradley, will speak at Asheville School on Thursday, April 26, at 7:15 pm in the Graham Theater during the school’s Founders’ Day Convocation. This presentation is part of the Asheville School Pope Series for the Humanities and is […]
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Locals making historic 1940 U.S. Census searchable online
From the press release: The Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society announced today its participation in the 1940 US Census Community Project. The society is encouraging local volunteers to help make the 1940 U.S. Census easier to search for everyone. This unique crowdsourcing project will make the 135 million individuals found on tens of thousands of […]
Asheville School alumnus wins his second national shot-put title
From the press release: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 26, 2012) Asheville School alumnus David Pless (class of 2009) continues his record-breaking Track and Field career as a junior at Bates University. He won his second straight national shot-put title, breaking the NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field record in three of his six attempts on […]
McDowell County protestors call healthcare reform act a violation of religious freedom
From the McDowell News: On the second anniversary of President Obama’s healthcare reform act, more than 100 people gathered Friday in front of the McDowell County Courthouse to protest the sweeping legislation and its effects, saying it is an attack on religious freedoms.
Locals question firing decision made by Henderson County Sheriff’s Office
From the Times-News: Downtown merchant Eva Ritchey is holding a public meeting this week to discuss new Sheriff Charlie McDonald’s decision not to keep a longtime employee. Ritchey is holding the meeting Tuesday at 117 South Main St. because she believes Sgt. Ben McKay was wrongfully dismissed from the department when McDonald took office earlier […]
Bothwell and Hill face off at Brevard College debate, differ on Amendment One
The Brevard College jazz ensemble played in the lobby before two of the democratic candidates for the 11th congressional district, Cecil Bothwell and Tom Hill, tried to hit all the right notes with voters during a debate on March 22. The third democratic candidate running in this race, Hayden Rogers, was unable to attend.
LIVE: Twitter coverage of Democratic candidate 11th Congressional District debate
Tonight at 7:30 p.m., Brevard College will host a congressional debate for the Democratic candidates running for the 11th Congressional District. Cecil Bothwell and Tom Hill will face each other tonight. Hayden Rogers says he was unable to attend this debate due to a scheduling conflict. Use #avlelect to appear in our Twitter feed.
Fallen Firefighters Fund raised more than $100,000 for family of Capt. Jeff Bowen
From the press release: Asheville, N.C. – March 21, 2012 – Mission Foundation today announced that over $100,000 has been raised and distributed by the Fallen Firefighters Fund, a fund established in the wake of a tragic fire that occurred last July in Asheville. This Fund was established to provide support to the family of […]
U.S. HHS sponsors contest for web app to identify local health trends
From the press release from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Federal officials are challenging developers to design Web-based applications that use Twitter to track health trends in real time. Health officials may be able to use knowledge of these trends as an early indicator of emerging health issues and a warning of […]
Local centenarians invited to a party at The Health Adventure
From the press release: Hendersonville, N.C. (March 20 , 2012) – In celebration of Older American’s Month, each year, the Area Agency on Aging at the Land-of-Sky Regional Council plans a party exclusively for centenarians from around the region. This year’s event, “Never Too Old to Play,” will take place at The Health Adventure, which […]
CarePartners receives statewide recognition for excellence in Healthcare
From the press release: North Carolina – NC Governor, Bev Perdue, presented the Governor’s Award of Performance Excellence in Healthcare for 2011 to CarePartners at the NC Hospital Association’s Winter Membership Meeting in Raleigh on Feb. 16, 2012. Tracy Buchanan, president and CEO of CarePartners, accepted the award on behalf of the organization. “This is […]
In a heartbeat
When Dianne Cooks suddenly felt weak during a trip to the mailbox, she knew something wasn’t right. The pain was different: It didn’t feel like acid reflux. Cooks was going into cardiogenic shock. “It’s like trying to steer an oil tanker when the heart starts to fail like that,” explains Dr. Jan Pattanayak of Asheville […]
AFD to complete Rapid Intervention Training
From the press release: The Rapid Intervention Training (RIT) certification program is a 48 hour program that was developed by NC Office of State Fire Marshal back in August of last year and is geared to help firefighters improve their personal survival skills and their skills to rescue a downed member. The Asheville Fire Department […]
Mobile hospital exercise in WNC planned for tomorrow
From the press release: RALEIGH – The nation’s only full-service civilian mobile hospital will be mobilized and set up next week at the Western North Carolina Agriculture Center in Fletcher to test deployment skills for the hospital’s logistical support personnel and provide valuable training for surgeons, and volunteers. The National Mobile Disaster Hospital is a […]
Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park present “Books to Take Backpacking” event
From the press release: History, poetry, and children’s literature inspired by the Great Smoky Mountains will be featured in “Books to Take Backpacking,” presented by the Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Historian Margaret Brown, poet Thomas Rain Crowe, and children’s author Ann Clayton will read from their works at 3 p.m. Sunday, April […]
Despite high number of authorized sterilizations, no one in Buncombe has come forward as victim
From the press release: RALEIGH – While data from early years of the N.C. Eugenics Board’s sterilization program reflect inconsistent recordkeeping, reports from the program’s most active years clearly identify counties where the highest number of procedures were performed. By a wide margin, Mecklenburg County had the most reported procedures. Documented sterilizations authorized by and […]
North Carolina earns a C- on corruption risk report card
According to a study released by the Center for Public Integrity and Global Integrity, North Carolina gets a C- on its corruption risk report card and failed in three areas: public access to information, state budgeting processes and redistricting. The report cards are a part of the State Integrity Investigation project. (Image courtesy of the State Integrity Investigation project)
City workers in Hendersonville find old train tracks from Laurel Park Railroad
From the Times-News: Nowadays you may see a trolley on wheels zipping around Hendersonville, but a hundred years ago the city had a trolley on tracks that took residents from Hendersonville to Laurel Park. City workers uncovered the track lines recently during construction work on Main Street. In 1905, the Laurel Park Railroad began operating […]
Free shoulder screening to be offered at MedWest-Harris on March 29
From the press release: Sylva, N.C. – MedWest physical therapy will offer a free shoulder screening from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, March 29th in the rehabilitation services department at MedWest-Harris. The screen will be conducted by Grant Shanks, PT, a licensed physical therapist. Through the screen, the therapist is able to provide recommendations and next-step treatment […]
Local rabbi shares opinion in letter about Buncombe County Board of Education religion policy
With a decision about the Buncombe County Board of Education’s religion policy Policy 652AR and Policy 653 postponed until the next meeting, members of the community are making their opinions known. Rabbi Rob Cabelli, of Asheville’s Congregation Beth Israel, wrote a letter about his thoughts on the policy. Below is a portion of his letter […]
Congressional candidate Chris Petrella injured in car wreck, recovering
From the Times-News: Chris Petrella’s campaign will forge ahead this week despite the congressional candidate being injured in a multi-vehicle accident Friday, his chief of staff said.