From the Times-News: A neurologist treating Marc Basnight has identified the former North Carolina Senate leader’s chronic health condition as a motor neuron disease that affects his brain stem, making it difficult for him to speak. Basnight, a Dare County Democrat, is diagnosed with what’s called progressive bulbar palsy, which affects nerves down to the […]
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Park Ridge Health to offer free 8-week class about how to live a healthy life
From the press release: Park Ridge Health wants you to live healthier, happier and with less stress. That’s why we are offering the free CREATION Health series class to the public. The eight-week series will take place on Tuesday evenings from March 6 to April 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Wellness […]
Number of candidates for Henderson County sheriff grows to 12
From the Times-News: Two additional candidates for Henderson County sheriff applied to the county Republican Party this morning, before the selection committee deadline of 10 a.m. The final two applicants are Bill Fishburne and Ronnie Edwards, selection committee Chairman Andrew Riddle said. The field of candidates now stands at 12.
Never forget
It’s known as the silent killer, capable of annihilating a person’s cognitive function within a matter of years. Destroying brain cells and wiping memories, Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 5.4 million Americans each year. It affects people as young as 35, though they’re usually past 65. In short, this is a killer that must be […]
Flooded with interest: Water-system forum attracts more than 200 *UPDATED with video*
A sacred topic attracted more than 200 people who crammed into the pews of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church on Monday night: the Asheville water system. Hosted by the Asheville-Buncombe League of Women Voters (and co-sponsored by Mountain Xpress and Urban News), the Feb. 13 forum served as an informational session to the public about the water system, its history and its possible future. These are the highlights.
Local orthopedic surgeon honored as national leader in field
From the press release: Local orthopaedic surgeon Gordon I. Groh, M.D., a board-certified specialist in shoulder, elbow, and hand surgery at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, has been advanced from associate to active membership in the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, recognizing him as a national leader in the field. Membership in ASES, an educational […]
WNCAP and Scandals team up for dragshow to promote HIV awareness, testing in LGBTQ community
From the press release: sheville, NC — On Saturday night, February 25th, the Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP) and Scandals Nightclub will present Stars Shine RED, a showcase of local and guest drag queens and kings in performances throughout the evening. The party begins at 8pm in Scandals, located at 11 Grove Street in […]
APD officer assaulted during drug arrest
Full release from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – On Sunday, 02-12-12, at approx. 7:00 pm; APD Officers responded to a report of drug activity at Altamont Apartments located at 72 North Market Street in downtown Asheville. During their investigation of the drug complaint, they encountered 48 year old Clarence Virgil Wroten, acting suspiciously and […]
N.C. Supreme Court to hear case about man with $14K hospital bill
From CBS News: AP) RALEIGH, N.C. — The case of a man who was stuck with a $14,419 bill that he calls inflated and unreasonable after three days of care in a Charlotte hospital is going to be heard by the North Carolina Supreme Court. The case, scheduled to be heard by the state’s high […]
Breast thermograms to be offered Feb. 21 in Johnson City
From the press release: Cindy Sullivan, CCT, Clinical Thermographer, will be offering screening breast thermograms at: Castle Clinic Robert Allen MD 1416 S Roan St Johnson City TN 37604 Tel: 423-979-6257 On Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, she will be performing screening breast thermograms and appointments are available from 10-2 pm. Thermography is a noninvasive, inexpensive […]
McDowell Early College program experiences growth in its first six years
From The McDowell News: McDowell Early College (MEC) has seen tremendous growth over the last six years. The school allows students to earn college credit and even an associate degree during high school. Lisa Robinson has been the principal at MEC since it started and has seen how the program has grown. “The initial plan […]
Red Cross opens temporary shelter in Hendersonville due to weather
From the Times-News: The American Red Cross in downtown Hendersonville has opened a temporary shelter this afternoon as bitter-cold temperatures are forecast to grip the mountains for a second consecutive night. Henderson County Deputy Fire Marshall Wally Hollis said the Red Cross center opened its doors at 1 p.m. today as a “comfort station” for […]
N.C.-S.C. border to be officially decided later this year
From The State: On May 24, 1772, William Moultrie took a break from surveying the South Carolina-North Carolina border to visit little Charlotte Town, which he described as having five or six houses, “very ordinary built of logs.” Nearly 240 years later, Charlotte has a few more houses. But the passage of time and the […]
Brown Mountain Lights still a mystery
From The News Herald: MORGANTON — No matter how they try, scientists ranging from paranormal investigators to serious physicists are unable to unlock the mystery of the Brown Mountain Lights in Burke County. “Artists and scientists alike have congregated around this phenomena,” said Joshua P. Warren, Asheville native turned paranormal investigator who spoke before a […]
APD makes arrest in overnight shooting incident
From the Asheville Police Department (full release): ASHEVILLE – On Saturday, 02-11-12, at approx. 4:38 am; APD Patrol Units responded to a report of a gun discharge at 17A Lee Walker Heights Apartments located at 50 Wilbar Ave. near downtown Asheville. The caller reported that Kavon Clayton of 55 Dogwood Court in East Asheville, fired […]
UNCA takes the Big South Conference regular season title
From the Times-News: A lot was riding on Saturday’s home game for the UNC Asheville Bulldogs, as they went up against Radford, a team that they barely beat in early January. But there was no “barely” about the Bulldogs’ dominating 88-62 win as they controlled the game from the start at Kimmel Arena before a […]
Transylvania Regional Hospital welcomes interim CFO
From the press release: BREVARD, N.C., Feb. 10, 2012 – Transylvania Regional Hospital is pleased to welcome Jeff Rush as interim Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Finance for the Brevard hospital and all of its affiliate organizations. Rush will oversee all financial operations for the Brevard hospital and its affiliates including financial planning, monitoring cash […]
Western launches study about gender equality pay
From Smoky Mountain News: Western Carolina University has launched a pay study to determine whether male employees are paid more than their female counterparts when doing the same jobs. The study is expected to take up to two years to complete. It has been some seven years since a formal task force studied salaries at […]
Buncombe County creates webpage to help voters find their district
If you’re not sure which voting district you belong to anymore, chances are you’re not alone. But a new online webpage (released by Buncombe County GIS and the Office of Election Services) hopes to help voters find the information they need to get to the polls.
Rotarians Against Hunger annual food drive focused on WNC
From the press release: Asheville, NC – Plans for the Rotarians Against Hunger (RAH) Third Annual Food Packaging Event is well underway with strong commitments from Thermo Fisher Scientific and Asheville-based artist Jonas Gerard. The Third Annual RAH will take place April 28, 2012, when 50,000 bags (enough food for 300,000 meals) will be packaged, […]
Park Ridge Health to offer class on how to stay out of debt, build wealth
From the press release: Hendersonville, N.C. (February 9, 2012) – Most people struggle to make ends meet. In fact, 70 percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. The class series “Financial Peace University” is designed to teach you and your family to get out of debt, stay out of debt and build wealth. Park Ridge […]