From the Times-News: The city of Hendersonville recently installed the first two electric vehicle charging stations in public parking lots in Henderson County. The stations are in the Dogwood Parking lot at the corner of Church Street and 4th Avenue in downtown Hendersonville, city officials announced in a news release today. They can be used […]
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Mars Hill to participate in Ethics Bowl competition this weekend
From the press release: North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) will host its inaugural Ethics Bowl competition with a focus on “Ethics in the Workplace” this weekend, February 10-11, 2012. The competition will be held at Meredith College in Raleigh, NC and will feature students from 14 independent colleges and universities in North Carolina. […]
City collects 327 tons of leaves
From the press release: The City of Asheville has completed its 2011-2012 loose leaf collection efforts. This season 327 tons of loose leaves – more than 654,000 pounds, or the equivalent weight of 59 African elephants – were collected from city neighborhoods. Although the city continues to pick up bagged leaves and brush twice a […]
Girls on the Run program serves more than 6,200 girls in a decade
From the press release: Girls on the Run® of Western North Carolina will provide their life-skills and exercise programs at 40 elementary and middle school locations in Western North Carolina this spring. “April 2012 marks our 10th year serving Western North Carolina,” says Executive Director, Audrey McElwain. “During that time our program has expanded for […]
Four Asheville School students win Regional Scholastics Art competition
From the press release: ASHEVILLE, NC (February 6, 2012) Four Asheville School students recently received numerous awards for their artwork in the Regional Scholastics Art Competition in Western North Carolina. Of the 10 award-winning entries, six will go on to compete in the National Scholastic Competition in New York, NY. “It is such an honor […]
Online video series helps shoppers make healthy choices
Taking a trip down the aisle can be a scary experience — and we’re not talking about marriage. We’re talking about the grocery store. Today, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension announced the release of a series of online videos created specifically to help consumers make smart and healthy decisions when they shop for various edibles.
Buncombe County Schools observes National School Counseling Week
From the press release: National School Counseling Week 2012, “School Counselors: Helping Students Be Brilliant,” will be celebrated from Feb. 6-10, 2012, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school […]
Free weekly workouts? Believe it.
From the press release: Western North Carolina Fit Club is a free, weekly gathering for exercise, nutrition and support. Two levels of Fit Club will be held every Monday in Sylva & every Tuesday in Asheville. Level 1 is for those individuals who haven’t worked out in a while, those looking for a less strenuous […]
UNCA’s music department announces season of student performances
From the press release: UNC Asheville’s Music Department has a busy season of student performances planned on campus this spring. Upcoming are two performances scheduled in February, three in March, and three in April. Admission is $5 at the door for each performance, with students and children free. February 19 – Jazz Band & Studio […]
NCCU honors historic Woolworth & Co. lunch counter
From the News & Observer: …N.C. Central University on Sunday dedicated a section of the original counter used in the February 1960 sit-ins in Durham as the movement spread through the state and across the country. The innocuous-looking counter and orange-padded chrome swivel chairs recalled a tense time when “Negro” students refused to give up […]
Dan Eichenbaum first in nation to receive iCaucus backing, now endorsed by Asheville Tea Party PAC
From the press release: In addition to his first-in-the-nation ICaucus backing for the 2012 elections, Dr. Dan Eichenbaum earned the endorsement of the Asheville Tea Party Political Action Committee (ATPAC) for the Republican nod for the NC 11th Congressional District. Since incumbent Democrat Heath Shuler has said he will not seek re-election, political observers consider […]
Renovations at 40 Coxe Ave. complete
From the press release: The lobby renovations at 40 Coxe Avenue are complete with the following services conveniently located in one place—40 Coxe Avenue: Family Planning (birth control methods, Pap tests, pregnancy tests, emergency contraception); STD testing & treatment, HIV testing; Communicable Disease Immunizations (Child, Adult and Foreign Travel) TB Services (skin tests, x‐ray screening […]
Komen reinstates Planned Parenthood funding
From NPR After days of controversy, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation has said it will reinstate funding for Planned Parenthood. Earlier this week, the foundation moved to discontinue funding of breast cancer screening by Planned Parenthood. The Associated Press reported the change came because of a new Komen policy forbidding grants to […]
PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Historic Pearson house demolished
The claw of the demolition machine chomped through the Pearson House like a metal jaw. With each bite, the historic home revealed itself room by room. A painting still hung in an upstairs room. For those present for the demolition, this would be the last time the “grand lady” would stand on the grounds of the Richmond Hill Inn. The demolition happened Wednesday, Feb. 1. (photo by Caitlin Byrd)
Pure Pilates open for business
From the press release: (Asheville, NC, February 2, 2011) – Pure Pilates Studio, a classical Pilates certification, continuing education center, and TRX Suspension Training facility, is now open. The studio is located at 59 Charlotte Street in downtown Asheville. Penelope Wyer Barrow, a nationally recognized Pilates instructor, opened Pure as a classical Pilates studio dedicated […]
Mission Health affirmed for ‘AA’ rating for management practices
From the press release: Asheville, N.C., Feb. 2, 2012 – Mission Health announced today that Fitch Ratings, one of the four major rating agencies in the country, affirmed their rating of ‘AA’ on approximately $325 million revenue bonds issued by the NC Medical Care Commission Health System on behalf of Mission Health. Fitch has also […]
Park Ridge Health honors memory of Shelby Wilkie through book fund
From the press release: February 1, 2012) Staff at The Baby Place at Park Ridge are honoring the memory of Shelby Sprowls Wilkie through a gift program that will present every first-time mom at The Baby Place in 2012 with a free copy of the best-selling book Baby 411. Shelby, a 38-year-old Hendersonville resident, was […]
Mission Hospital spine and neurosurgery program ranks among best in country
From the press release: Asheville, N.C., Feb. 1, 2012 – Becker’s Hospital Review, the leading source of cutting-edge business and legal information for hospital and health system personnel, has named Mission Hospital to their “Top 101 Hospitals With Great Spine and Neurosurgery Programs.” The award recognizes outstanding spine and neurosurgical care. Hospitals were selected based […]
Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina receives $10K from Applebees of North Carolina
From the press release: Raleigh, NC – Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC) announced it has exceeded its $20,000 holiday appeal goal by more than $3,000, and has qualified for a $10,000 match from Applebee’s Grill and Bar of North Carolina. Money raised from the appeal will be used to provide training, coaching, and technical […]
Water, and sidewalks, and golf: oh my!
At tonight’s East Asheville community meeting, members of the public flooded City Council members with their concerns about the fate of the Asheville water system, the need for more sidewalks and ideas for the Municipal Golf Course. About 50 people attended the meeting. These are the highlights.
(Photo by Bill Rhodes)
LIVE: Twitter coverage of Jan.31 Asheville City Council community meeting
Follow live Twitter coverage of tonight’s Asheville City Council community meeting in East Asheville here. Sidewalk initiatives and East Asheville project updates are on the agenda.
(Photo by Bill Rhodes)