From the press release: In early April, Asheville-based Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care is sending a fifth team of medical volunteers to Haiti, which is still recovering from the devastating magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck in January 2010. But for the first time, the volunteers will be able to travel directly to patients thanks to […]
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Accreditation for Burke County public schools restored
From the News Herald: MORGANTON — A nearly three-year long battle to keep Burke County’s high schools accredited is over. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement announced Friday it has removed Burke County from accreditation probation, which has been in effect since August 2009.
All smiles
When Asheville dentist Katherine Jowers sees a child with special needs, a little make-believe goes a long way. She calls the dental chair a beach chair, the bright overhead light the sun, and the sharp dentistry tools funny-looking silverware. “You’ve got to make it familiar or else it will be scary,” Jowers explains, even if […]
Haywood County commissioners uphold approval of MedWest collateral
From Smoky Mountain News: A $10 million line of County credit intended to bridge short-term cash flow problems at MedWest-Haywood hospital has hit a snag. A loan taken out by the hospital offers up the hospital building as collateral but legally it needs approval from county commissioners to do so. The MedWest board failed to […]
City of Asheville announces transportation updates for Southern Conference Basketball Tournament
The full release from the City of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – The Southern Conference (SoCon) is returning to Asheville this weekend for its championship games at the ExploreAsheville.com Arena in the Asheville U.S. Cellular Center and Kimmel Arena on the UNC Asheville campus. The event will include both men’s and women’s games and involve a total […]
McDowell Chamber of Commerce gets a new website
From the McDowell News: At its annual meeting Thursday, the McDowell Chamber of Commerce unveiled a new website that encourages folks to shop here first. It also gives local businesses and associations an opportunity to let people know about the goods and services available right here. The new website is found at www.shopmcdowell.com. It is […]
Mission Health to offer Cancer Transitions program for survivors
From the press release: Asheville, N.C., Feb.28, 2012 – Mission Health is partnering with the Comprehensive Cancer Support Program, a program of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, to offer a nationally-recognized program that helps cancer survivors make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care. Developed by the Cancer Support Community and LIVESTRONG®, Cancer […]
Local physician shares expertise at largest gathering of orthopedic surgeons in the world
From the press release: (Asheville, N.C.) – February 2012: Local orthopedic surgeon Gordon I. Groh, M.D., a board-certified specialist in shoulder, elbow and hand surgery at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, served as the course chairman for an instructional series on reverse shoulder replacement at the recent annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic […]
Hendersonville respite house for children with cancer celebrates one year anniversary
From the press release: Baltimore, Md. (February 15, 2012) – It has been an extraordinary first year for the Believe In Tomorrow House at Pinnacle Falls. From every branch of the U.S. Armed Services and from across the United States, military families who have children battling life threatening illnesses have found peace and comfort in […]
Local doc gets board certified in sleep medicine
From the press release: Asheville, North Carolina – February 25, 2012 Daniel Hey, MD, of Parkway Medical Group, has passed the certification exam and is now board certified in Sleep Medicine. Along with his practice in Family Medicine at Parkway Medical in Black Mountain, NC, Hey is the Medical Director of Asheville Sleep Center at […]
WNC Alliance to offer course on sustainable living
From the press release: ASHEVILLE – The choices we make today shape the world we’ll live in tomorrow. So how can we create the most sustainable society for our future? The Western North Carolina Alliance is offering a course that can show you how. “Choices for Sustainable Living” is a seven-session course that highlights steps […]
How to help the men who lost their home to a fire on Friday
On Friday evening, the Brevard Road house of Parker Sloan, Grey Nelson and Adam Bowers burned to the ground. No one was injured, but high winds made it difficult for firefighters to extinguish the flames and the house was destroyed. The Asheville community has responded with various events to help their neighbors. To help, read on:
(Parker Sloan sorts through the remnants of his bedroom. Photos by Bill Rhodes)
Blue Ridge Parkway’s 75th commemorative quilt to be on display at visitor center
From the press release: Who: Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center and Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. What: Traveling Exhibit of Parkway 75th Commemorative Community Quilt When: Opening celebration March 17, 1 to 3 pm. Where: Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center, Milepost 384, Asheville. Why: Celebrating Parkway Communities Cost: Free event Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with […]
Applications for Summer Youth Leadership Program accepted through April 16
From the press release: The N.C. Community Development Initiative is seeking rising high school seniors and community host organizations for the fifth year of its Summer Youth Leadership Program. Applications will be accepted through April 16, 2012 for the intensive eight-week program, which places N.C. youth in internships in high-performing organizations in their communities to […]
Asheville Homeschool Odyssey of the Mind teams head to state competition
From the press release: Saturday’s WNC Odyssey of the Mind tournament demonstrated that toilet plungers, balloon animals and break dancing can all be part of the learning process. This could be observed firsthand as Asheville Homeschool’s Odyssey of the Mind Division II teams placed in the competition at Enka High. The Weird Science Team won […]
N.C. courts launch program to help jurors cope with mental-health issues
From the News & Observer: CHARLOTTE — Jurors in Charlotte and across North Carolina can now get help if they are emotionally and psychologically distressed over graphic – and sometimes gruesome – testimony or evidence that they must listen to and see during murder and sexual-assault trials. The N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts in […]
Mission Hospital to participate in Students@Work Week
From the press release: Asheville, N.C., Feb. 27, 2012 – Mission Hospital is pleased to announce its participation in North Carolina’s Students@Work Week. Beginning this week, Mission Hospital will host two local middle schools to demonstrate to young students the different opportunities that exist in the healthcare workplace. Mission Hospital recently joined the North Carolina […]
Firehouse Subs will dedicate trailer to AFD in honor of Capt. Jeffery Bowen
From the press release: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is awarding much needed equipment to Asheville Fire Department during a ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012 at the Asheville Fire Department, Station 3. Otherwise unavailable due to fire district budget constraints, the department benefits with a 36-foot trailer for […]
WCU and App State face off for energy conservation
From the Smoky Mountain News: Things have gotten slightly darker at Western Carolina University. The Cullowhee-based college is battling Boone’s Appalachian State University in the “Battle of the Plug.” A play on their football competition, Battle of the Old Mountain Jug, this battle pits the two rivals against each other for the benefit of the […]
Hendersonville attorney misappropriates funds, surrenders law license
From the Times-News: A Hendersonville attorney has been disbarred after a Wake County judge signed an order finding that John “Jack” Tate misappropriated funds. Court documents show that Tate surrendered his license to practice law in North Carolina on Wednesday. An affidavit filed with the General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division, and signed by […]
Waynesville to get a skateboard park
From the Smoky Mountain News: Waynesville leaders have committed to foot the bill for the long-held dream of a skateboard park — and it will receive help from an unexpected place. After years of pinning their hopes on grants and private fundraising that only partially materialized, town leaders have now decided they must move forward […]