From the Asheville Citizen-Times: An Asheville group pushing for the cleanup said EPA shouldn’t wait until its studies are finished before taking steps to get rid of the toxic mess. ASHEVILLE – The first phase of testing performed in preparation for a Superfund cleanup revealed a plume of the toxic industrial solvent trichloroethylene mixed with petroleum […]
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RiverLink seeking nominations for the 37th annual Friends of the River awards
Press release from RiverLink: Seeking Nominations for the 37th Annual Friends of the River Awards The Land of Sky Regional Council is currently seeking nominations for the 37th Annual Friends of the River awards. The purpose of the award is to recognize individuals, private organizations, civic groups, and/or public agencies that have made a significant contribution toward the […]
Celebrated football coach Herman Boone will speak at Buncombe County Schools Foundation’s anniversary luncheon
Press release from Buncombe County Schools Foundation: Asheville, NC , — Celebrated football coach Herman Boone, subject of the movie, “Remember the Titans”, will be the keynote speaker at Buncombe County School Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Luncheon on September 16th. In 1971, racial tensions ran high at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia, as three […]
Mission Health president and CEO Ronald A. Paulus, MD, among top 50 in nation
Press release from Mission Health: Mission Health President and CEO Ronald A. Paulus, MD, Among Top 50 in Nation Ranked No. 20 of 50 Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders by Modern HealthcareASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 13, 2014) – Mission Health President and CEO Ronald A. Paulus, MD, has been named one of the nation’s […]
Walmart Foundation grant will provide thousands of meals for children in WNC
Press release from MANNA FoodBank: Walmart Foundation Grant Will Provide Thousands of Meals for Hungry Children in Western North Carolina ASHEVILLE, NC May 14, 2014: MANNA FoodBank announced today that it is the recipient of a $72,520 Walmart Foundation State Giving Program Grant. This grant will enable MANNA to double the number of children served […]
Asheville ShareFest May 31
Press release from Share Asheville: The Asheville ShareFest will take place on May 31st from 11-5pm. Asheville ShareFest Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/534429886670086/ The event will feature: Really Really Free Market (Stuff Swap) Skill Share Bike Repair (At Recyclery) Seed Exchange Entertainment Soap Box Booths Collaborative Art Projects Kids Activities Pay it Forward Healers What ever you contribute! […]
Park Ridge Health recognized among top 150 health care employers in the nation by Becker’s Healthcare
Press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (May 13, 2014) – Park Ridge Health is pleased to announce its selection as one of the “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Healthcare, publisher of Becker’s Hospital Review and Becker’s ASC Review. Other hospitals recognized in this carefully considered list include Johns Hopkins Medicine, Mayo […]
Power of the Press
Letterpress printing thriving in Asheville The letterpress may be more than 5 centuries old, but in Asheville, this antique printing method is downright thriving. Still, it wasn’t always this way. Lance Wille, the founder of Hand-Cranked Letterpress Co., has watched the proliferation of letterpress artists here over the last decade. Wille started printing music […]
Smart Bets: Pan Harmonia
Chamber music company Pan Harmonia has “a reputation for giving our audiences a riveting experience. There is an immediacy, a visceral, zing-to-your-heart feeling that a live acoustic performance brings like nothing else,” according to a press release. Co-directors harpsichordist Barbara Weiss and flutist Kate Steinbeck have brought together all-star players for the intimate season finale […]
Smart Bets: Faerie and Earth Festival
The dress code is as whimsical as the event lineup at the Faerie and Earth Festival (F.A.E.). “Come and wear your fairy wings, your earth hat or sparkle up with glitter as we explore the magical realms,” says a press release. In addition to faerie dust and glitter, festivalgoers can expect an assortment of vendors, […]
Dreams of Damanhur presentation May 17 at OM Sanctuary
A screening of Dreams of Damanhur takes place next saturday, May 17th, 8-10 PM at the OM Sanctuary. A talk and question and answer session will take place after the screening. See info below.
Environmental activists rally for National Day of Action May 17
Press release: HANDS ACROSS THE LAND: National Day of Action Coming to Asheville on May 17th Local citizens to say “No” to Keystone XL and “Yes” to clean energy! WHAT: A rally will be held on Saturday, May 17 at 5pm at Vance Monument to ask the president and local officials to reject the Keystone XL pipeline […]
Folk Heritage Committee hosts Shindig on the Green 5K race
Press release from the Folk Heritage Committee: Who: Shindig on the Green What: 3rd Annual Run For Shindig on the Green 5K Race & Fun Walk/Run When: Saturday, June 28, 2014 • 8:30 a.m. Where: Carrier Park, Asheville, NC Registration: www.active.com Cost: 5K Run • $25.00 (register online until June 26th; $30.00 to register day of) […]
Mental Health Dignity Dialogue tomorrow in Aston Park
Press release: Mental Health Dignity Dialogues May 10 in Aston Park, Asheville Mental health activists in eight states are organizing to dialogue about dignity and mental health treatment as part of the annual celebration of Mental Health Month. In North Carolina groups will meet Saturday, May 10, in Aston Park, at French Broad […]
Fairview Chiropractic Center announces addition of magnetic resonance therapy
Press release from Fairview Chiropractic Center: Fairview Chiropractic Center Unveils the Newest, State-of-the-Art Technology in Magnetic Resonance Therapy (MRT) to Asheville Dr. Ed Reilly invites you to the MRT Open House on Thursday, May 15, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, where you will be introduced to the Magnesphere, an affordable, effective, natural relaxation technology system […]
Opportunity House hosts Spring Into Wellness health fair
Press release from Opportunity House: Date: Saturday, May 17th, 2014 Place: Opportunity House 1411 Asheville Highway Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-692-0575 http://www.opportunityhouse.org Time: 11am-3pm “Spring into Wellness” is a health and wellness community outreach event that is being hosted by Opportunity House. Join the Kennington Wellness Center in a celebration of local small businesses who make […]
Park Ridge Health announces events for May 12-18
Press release from Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 5/12/14 – 5/18/14 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Baby Place Events Celebrate Pregnancy Childbirth Series Wednesdays, May 14 – June 11 6 – 8 p.m. Park Ridge Health 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville This is not your typical childbirth course! […]
The 22nd annual Realtor Expo to be held Monday, May 19 at the NC Arboretum
Press release from The Asheville Board of Realtors: The 22nd Annual Realtor Expo To Be Held Monday, May 19th At The NC Arboretum Asheville, NC (May 7, 2014) – The 2014 Realtor Expo (REXPO), will be held at the NC Arboretum Monday, May 19th from 9am – 2pm. The expo is exclusive to Realtors and […]
A-B Tech commencement ceremony scheduled for May 17
Press release from A-B Tech: A-B Tech commencement ceremony scheduled for May 17 What: A-B Tech Community College commencement ceremony When: 2 p.m., Saturday, May 17 Where: U.S. Cellular Center Who: Nearly 1,200 students will be candidates for degrees and diplomas. A-B Tech President Emeritus and former Buncombe County Commissioner K. Ray Bailey will be […]
ECO Earth Stewardship Day brings community together in service
Press release from ECO, Environmental and Conservation Organization: ECO Earth Stewardship Day Brings Community Together in Service (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, May 7, 2014) — On Saturday, May 3, almost 70 volunteers participated in four environmental service projects throughout Henderson County for the third annual Earth Stewardship Day sponsored by the Environmental and Conservation Organization (ECO). Community groups, […]
Brevard College professor authors new book on sailing the southeastern coast
Press release from Brevard College: BC Professor’s New Book Shares Insights Discovered While Sailing Southeastern Coast Brevard College Division of Science and Mathematics Chair Dr. Jennifer Frick-Ruppert has authored a new book exploring the relationships she discovered between humans and nature, and land and sea, while sailing the southeastern coast of the United States. Combining […]