Here’s an update from All Souls Counseling Center, sent via the organization’s email newsletter: Spring is Upon Us! May is Mental Health Awareness Month During this month of Mental Health Awareness, All Souls Counseling Center encourages each of you to support friends, family and others that you know are dealing with depression, anxiety and other […]
News Bulletins
Diamond Brand’s Spring Diva Night raises $1300 for Girls on the Run
From the press release: ARDEN, N.C. –Diamond Brand Outdoors announced today that its recent Spring Diva Night event generated $1,300 in proceeds for Girls On the Run of Western North Carolina. Girls on the Run combines training for a 5K (3.1 mile) running event with healthy living education. The organization’s programs are designed to instill […]
Cane Creek Middle wins regional Battle of the Books competition
From the press release: On Friday, March 23rd, Cane Creek MS competed in the Regional Battle of the Books Competition in Transylvania County, representing Buncombe County as district champions. Eleven districts from our region participated in the regional competition. Cane Creek placed first in the competition with a score of 170. Following closely behind were […]
OPINION: N.C. needs to improve its insurance for autism
Bridget Mora, a chapter Board Member of the Autism Society of North Carolina, writes in the Charlotte Observer: The Autism Society of North Carolina’s annual conference, the largest autism gathering in the state, takes place in Charlotte tomorrow and Friday… According to the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities, the rate of autism in North Carolina […]
Black Mountain to update its master plan as early as next year
From the Black Mountain News: The Town of Black Mountain will begin updating it’s Comprehensive Plan, a 2004 document designed to guide the Town through the year 2020, in the next year, and could soon hold a public hearing to gather input. The Town’s planning board invited the board of aldermen to a joint session […]
MedWest honors three nurses with award for their outstanding work
From the press release: Clyde, Sylva and Bryson City, N.C. – MedWest Health System and the American Organization of Nurse Executives have honored three MedWest registered nurses with The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses for their outstanding work. Nurses Brittany Ellenburg, RN, of MedWest-Haywood in Clyde, Melanie Gibson, RN, of MedWest-Harris in Sylva, and Michelle […]
Chapel Hill becomes first town in nation to ban cell phone use while driving
From the Charlotte Observer: CHAPEL HILL Talking on a cell phone while driving in Chapel Hill becomes illegal June 1. The town became the first in the nation to pass an ordinance outlawing talking on both hand-held and hands-free cell phones while driving. After two years of discussion on the issue, the council voted 5-4 […]
American Red Cross announces “Power in the Blood” blood drive for Easter Sunday
From the press release: [ASHEVILLE, NC, March 28, 2012] – Make a difference and help save lives on Easter! Join the American Red Cross for “Power in the Blood,” a blood drive at the Asheville Donation Center Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012. Just a single blood donation can help as many as three people and […]
City of Asheville offers Summer outdoor adventures for teens
SUMMER OUTDOOR ADVENTURE FOR TEENS Asheville, NC – Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts has a few spaces left in the summer outdoor adventure activities for teens. For more information or to register for an activity, contact Christen McNamara at 828-251-4029, or email outdoorprograms@ashevillenc.gov. Fees are listed for Asheville city residents (R) and for non-residents […]
Swannanoa Valley Museum opens April 14; lots of activities planned for Spring
The Swannanoa Valley Museum opens April 14, and has lots of activities planned for Spring. Here’s the info via the museum’s email newsletter: Museum Opens for the Season, Saturday, April 14th! Our newest exhibit, “Beans, Butter, & Bacon: Early General Stores in the Swannanoa Valley” will open Saturday, April 14th at 10:00am, our first day […]
PARC: Asheville interfaith vigil to be held April 1 in rememberence of Trayvon Martin
Here’s the message from the People Advocating Real Conservancy group, sent via its email newsletter: Interfaith Vigil This Sunday April 1st @ 4PM City County Plaza We invite you to join us for an Interfaith Vigil this Sunday in remembrance of Trayvon Martin, the African American teenager who was shot and killed recently in Sanford, […]
Cherokee Indian Hospital wins at Green Oscars for conservation efforts
From the Cherokee One Feather: ASHEVILLE – In recognition of its conservation efforts, the Cherokee Indian Hospital received the Outstanding Business Award at the 4th Annual Green Oscars held Friday, March 23 in Asheville. The awards are given out by Wild South’s Roosevelt-Ashe Society.
MedWest hosts opening celebration, dedication for The Homestead inpatient hospice unit
From the press release: CLYDE, N.C. – MedWest Health System celebrated the opening of its new $3.4 million inpatient hospice unit The Homestead with a community open house and dedication ceremony March 18. The celebration included refreshments and tours of The Homestead, a new six-bed facility on the campus of MedWest-Haywood that offers specialized end-of-life […]
Pitter Patter Consignment Sale begins this Friday
From the McDowell News: A chance to earn a few bucks and stock up on children’s seasonal attire is taking place this weekend. The Pitter Patter Consignment Sale will be held Friday through Sunday at the Marion National Guard Armory, located on Spaulding Road.
Brush fire in Mills River forced evacuations, damaged homes and 40 acres
“A 40-acre forest fire that forced a handful of residents to evacuate and damaged two homes Tuesday [March 27] was fully contained by 10:30 p.m.,” the Hendersonville Times-News reported. Firefighters were dispatched at about 2:15 p.m. after a 911 caller reported the fire. As the blaze grew, residents at several homes along Stags Run off […]
Fleeing drug suspects strike three MSD workers in Montford
FROM WLOS and WWNC (570) RADIO: During a drug-bust operation law enforcement were conducting in the Montford neighborhood in Asheville on March 27, a fleeing suspect rammed a police vehicle with his car, then struck three Metropolitan Sewerage District employees. Two of the employees were released from the hospital; the third had to stay overnight, […]
Buncombe volunteer receives Girl Scout Appreciation Award
BUNCOMBE COUNTY VOLUNTEER RECEIVES GIRL SCOUT APPRECIATION AWARD (Colfax, NC – March 22, 2012) – Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont held its Annual Meeting and Adult Recognition Ceremony on Saturday, March 17 at Monticello United Methodist Church in Statesville. The event celebrated the Girl Scout mission and the work of several volunteers who have […]
State and local emergency response agencies host training on the Biltmore Estate
Here’s the press release from the Buncombe County Emergency Management Department: Beginning Wednesday, March 28 and concluding Saturday, March 31, local emergency agencies will host the regional Search and Rescue Exercise on the western grounds of the Biltmore Estate to simulate operational conditions for a search mission in an exercise format. “Search at Biltmore 2012” […]
Students from across North Carolina recognized for service, commitment
Here’s the press release: STUDENT LEADERS HONORED AT 42nd ANNUAL YOUTH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Students from across North Carolina recognized for service, commitment RALEIGH – More than a dozen student leaders were recognized with special honors during the 42nd annual Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA), which was held March 23-25 in Raleigh. About 225 students from across […]
WNC Chapter #91 of Americans United for Separation of Church and State hosts April 2 event
Here’s the info via the group’s email newsletter: The WNC Chapter #91 of Americans United for Separation of Church and State www.auwnc.org is pleased to host Katherine Stewart discussing her latest book entitled The Good News Club: The Christian Right’s Stealth Assault on America’s Children www.thegoodnewsclub.com Monday, April 2, 2012 6:00 PM Hendersonville Library Kaplan […]
Forum allows Henderson County, state candidates to demonstrate environmental concerns
Here’s the press release: (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, March 26, 2012) –– A candidate forum hosted by ECO, the Environmental and Conservation Organization is scheduled for Tuesday, April 3rd focusing on the candidates for Henderson County Board of Commissioners and State Representative and Senate seats. The forum will give the candidates the opportunity to discuss their views […]