From Vaya Health: Vaya Health announces new chief officer, department for population health August 2, 2017 – Vaya Health, a regional managed healthcare organization, announced today it has named Rhonda Cox to the new position of Chief Population Health Officer. Cox previously served as Senior Director of Care Coordination at Vaya, which manages public funds […]
From the Asheville Police Department: City of Asheville Asheville Police Department Asheville Police Department Requests Assistance Locating Missing Person, Anthony Blaine Berry Asheville, NC (August 2, 2017): The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance from the public to locate Anthony Blaine Berry, better known to friends and family as “Tony”. He was last seen on […]
From The Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Hit-and-Run Suspect Seriously Injures Girl along Little River Road The National Park Service Investigative Services Branch (ISB) is investigating a hit and run accident that occurred at approximately 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 29 along Little River Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A motorcyclist fled the […]
From the Community Foundation of Henderson County: Be Captivated by Speakers Will and Deni McIntyre at Community Foundation of Henderson County’s Annual Luncheon on August 24 HENDERSONVILLE, N.C., AUG. 2, 2017 — Be captivated by international filmmakers and story-tellers Will and Deni McIntyre at Community Foundation of Henderson County’s 2017 Annual Luncheon from noon to […]
From the Haywood Regional Medical Center: Haywood Regional earns Golden Bow award Clyde, NC – August 1, 2017 – Haywood Regional Medical Center was recently presented the Golden Bow Award by the North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition (NCBC) in recognition of outstanding efforts to support breastfeeding. The Golden Bow Award was launched in 2008 by the […]
From Children First/CIS: CHILDREN FIRST/ COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS GRADUATES TEAM 19 OF PROJECT POWER/AMERICORP (Asheville, N.C. ) – Children First/Communities in Schools (CIS) is happy to announce the graduation of Team 19 of its Project POWER/AmeriCorps program. Oftentimes described as the “domestic Peace Corps,” AmeriCorps is a program of the Corporation for National and Community […]
From event promoters: Asheville, NC (July 31, 2017) – The countdown begins to the crowning of the new 2018 Miss Asheville/Miss Western Carolina/Miss Blue Ridge Valley Royalty. Would you like to be the next Miss North Carolina? Or perhaps the next Miss America? It all begins with your local pageant program here in Western North […]
From the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy: Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy protects 310-acre Weaverville Watershed Conservation easement protects important headwater sources and scenic views from Reems Creek Valley Weaverville, NC – The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) recently worked with the Town of Weaverville to place a conservation easement on 310 acres of the Weaverville Watershed. […]
From the City of Asheville: Scheduled Water Interruption Orchard Ridge Drive on Wed. August 2, 2017 @ 8:30am City of Asheville Water Interruption on Orchard Ridge Drive is scheduled for Wednesday, August 2, 2017. The City of Asheville has scheduled the following water interruption for water valve, hydrant replacements, general system maintenance or connection of […]
From event organizers: U.S. CELLULAR SUPPORTS LOCAL VETERANS THROUGH OPERATION: VETERAN SMILES IN ASHEVILLE Program creator joins U.S. Cellular associates for event at Charles George VA Medical Center ASHEVILLE, N.C. (August 1, 2017) – Today, U.S. Cellular was joined by Amelia Day, who created Operation: Veteran Smiles (OVS), to bring smiles to local veterans. They […]
From the Organic Growers School: Organic Growers School hosts 4th Annual Harvest Conference Asheville, NC. — Organic Growers School (OGS) will host the upcoming 4th annual Harvest Conference for backyard gardeners, urban farmers, and homesteaders of all skill levels on Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9 at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, NC. The […]
From the National Park Service: Blue Ridge Parkway Hike of the Week “Walking the Big Butt” (Asheville, NC) – Join Parkway rangers at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 11th for a moderate, 3.2-mile round trip hike on the Big Butt Trail to Point Misery. Enjoy a high-elevation hike through a unique forest habitat. Meet at […]
From Farm Sanctuary: Asheville’s “Pigs on Parade” Delight, But a Closer Look Reveals an Inconvenient Truth Hiding in Plain Sight Local artists and businesses team up with national nonprofit Farm Sanctuary to better acquaint North Carolina’s 10 million people with the 9 million pigs who call the state home ASHEVILLE, NC – Did you know […]
From event promoters: Gorges State Park a Prime Viewing Location for Total Solar Eclipse The Eclipse at Gorges promises exciting 3 days of entertainment and education SAPPHIRE, NC (Tuesday, Aug. 1) – The Friends of Gorges State Park is sponsoring The Eclipse at Gorges, a 3-day celebration leading up the total solar eclipse on Monday, […]
From event organizers: Memorial Service to be held for Alex Berkow, The Super Juggler Location: Asheville, NC Venue: Asheville Jewish Community Center Gymnasium, 236 Charlotte St, Asheville, NC 28801 Date: Wednesday, July 26 2017 Time: 7-9 p.m. Parking: Parking in neighborhood streets or at closed businesses on Charlotte Street, as the JCC lot will be […]
From MountainTrue: Speak Up for Forest Protections at Appalachian Ranger District USFS Open House Tuesday, July 25, the U.S. Forest Service is holding an open house for the Appalachian Ranger District as part of the Nantahala-Pisgah National Forest Plan revision process. July 25, 3-6 p.m.: Appalachian Ranger District at Mars Hill University Bentley Fellowship Hall, 265 Cascade St […]
From NAMI of WNC: NAMI Family-to-Family Class in Asheville FREE CLASS for families/caregivers of individuals living with a serious mental illness. These include: Major Depression Bipolar Disorder OCD Panic Disorder Schizophrenia Borderline Personality Disorder Anxiety Disorders 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.; Mondays, Aug. 28-Nov. 13, 2017 Preregistration is required. Please contact Terri Harris 828-595-3293; terri@scoharris.com The […]
From the Henderson County DSS: Foster Parent Training Class Wednesday, September 27, 2017, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Hope United Methodist Church, 2443 Spartanburg Hwy. East Flat Rock, NC 28726 Loving Foster Families needed to raise hope and foster dreams! Whatever time you can commit, please join Henderson County DSS for their next Foster Parent Training […]
From the YMCA of Western North Carolina: YMCA partners with Boys & Girls Clubs to reduce risk of drowning Children learn skills and confidence that could save lives Asheville, N.C., July 20, 2017 – Every day two children in the United States die from drowning. The YMCA of Western North Carolina is dedicated to working with […]
From event organizers: Highland Brewing Event Seeks to Change Conversation about Climate On Thursday, August 10, there will be an event at Highland Brewing in Asheville that organizers hope will help overcome the divisiveness that the topics of climate and clean energy usually produce. The evening at the Highland Brewing Event Center will center around […]
From Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: ASAP Announces 2017 Local Food Experience Popular Local Food & Farm Event Returns on August 24 at New Belgium Brewing Co. ASHEVILLE, NC (July 20, 2017) — ASAP’s Local Food Experience will celebrate the connections between farmers, chefs and artisan food producers. The experience, held on Thursday, August 24, from […]