Bertis Downs, an attorney best known as manager of the legendary rock group R.E.M., and a part-time resident of Highlands, North Carolina, has endorsed Cecil Bothwell in the 11th Congressional District race. Downs accompanied his donation to the campaign with a brief comment, “I am happy to endorse you. I have a place in Highlands […]
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Park Ridge Health events for April 23-29
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Community Events For pre-registrations, please call 855.PRH.LIFE. “Living Healthy With a Chronic Disease” Course Wednesdays, April 4 – May 9 (12:30 – 2:30 p.m.) At The Health Adventure in Biltmore Square Mall FREE Designed by Stanford University and led by certified Park Ridge Wellness course leaders, this […]
Mission CEO Ron Paulus wrote letter to committee about COPA on April 17
On April 17, Mission Health CEO and President Ron Paulus sent a letter to the N.C. House Select Committee on Certificate of Need and Related Hospital Issues. Yesterday, the committee recommended that no changes be made at this time to Mission’s Certificate of Public Advantage. The letter was released to media from Mission Health and […]
State water system recommendation “lacks public support,” city leaders declare
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: City officials today attended the fourth meeting of the General Assembly’s Legislative Research Commission’s Committee on Metropolitan Sewerage/Water System. The attached statement was offered on behalf of Vice Mayor Esther Manheimer. “What is important to convey is the city’s commitment to running a high quality water system and […]
Biltmore Property Group, Beverly Grant join forces to restore historic Biltmore School
PRESS RELEASE Local real estate investment firm, Biltmore Property Group (BPG), along with its partners Beverly-Grant, Inc. and several local investors, is restoring the Historic Biltmore School at Vanderbilt Park. When complete the project will feature 58,000 square feet of professional office suites for purchase or lease built to tenant/buyer specifications. Interior demolition is complete […]
Democracy for America endorses Patsy Keever
Announcement from Patsy Keever for Congress: Asheville, NC – Rep. Patsy Keever, candidate for the U.S. House in North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District, has been endorsed by Democracy for America (DFA). “Patsy has a strong record serving the people in North Carolina,” said Jim Dean, Chair of Democracy for America. “Patsy believes the best way […]
Sierra Club announces endorsements for 2012 Democratic primary
Here’s the info via the Wenoca Group of the NC Sierra Club’s facebook page: Sierra Club Endorsements for Buncombe County Elections It is important that we elect candidates that understand the importance of protecting the beauty of our county and the importance of maintaining our quality of life. We need elected officials that recognize that […]
Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary will close one month for repairs on Monday, April 23
Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary on Merrimon Avenue in north Asheville will close for at least a month beginning Monday, April 23, while workers dredge and rehabilitate the sanctuary’s eco-filter pond and make other improvements. Use of the sanctuary’s driveways and parking lot will be limited to construction vehicles until the work is completed. Work on […]
Committee recommends no changes to Mission’s COPA
During a 10 a.m. hearing in the North Carolina General Assembly, the N.C. House Select Committee on CON and other Hospital Related Issues announced that they are not recommending any changes to the COPA at this time. Recently, the committee had made a series of five recommendations. However, the committee decided not to adopt any […]
Etheridge tour includes April 20 stop at Malaprops
Here’s the press release from the Etheridge campaign: Etheridge announces “Early Voting Tour” Gubernatorial candidate launches multi-county tour focused on Western NC RALEIGH, N.C. – Gubernatorial candidate Bob Etheridge announced on Thursday the launch of a five-day campaign tour of mountain and other Western counties as part of his initiative to promote early voting. Etheridge […]
Second Annual Ramble Run 12K/5K set for Mother’s Day weekend
From the press release: The Asheville Track Club (ATC) encourages mother-daughter, family and business teams to come out on Saturday, May 12 for The RAMBLE RUN AT BILTMORE PARK 12K and 5K Presented by: Mission Sports Medicine the challenging and certified 12K course and a fun 5K course will sure to please all levels of […]
Tupelo Honey Café considering Bristol for future restaurant
From TriCities.com: Officials with the popular Tupelo Honey Café chain visited downtown Bristol Wednesday during a tour of the Tri-Cities, which is being considered as a possible site for a future restaurant. “I thought the visit really went well,” said Bristol Chamber of Commerce CEO Lisa Meadows, one of several city officials who met with […]
Vance Elementary parent team presents ‘West Asheville Carnival’ on April 28th to benefit programs
Drumroll please….the main stage lineup for our very first West Asheville Carnival? Vance Elementary School Chorus, Circus Monkeys, Nicole Silver Partner Acrobatics & Dance, 40 Fingers & A Missing Tooth Jugglers, Aerial Acrobatics with Heather Poole, Asheville Rock Academy, and MelmacPink Hoopdancing! Free admission to this event! See you 4-8 p.m., Saturday April 28 at […]
Local advocates head to D.C. for Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum
From the press release: Asheville, NC (April 17, 2012) – Two mountain area staff members of the Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter will participate in the Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C., April 23-25. Larry Reeves and Kristy Dotson along with other advocates from across North Carolina will join hundreds of people with the […]
Sister of Mercy volunteers return from trip to Haiti
From the press release: A team of five medical volunteers representing Asheville-based Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care (SOMUC) recently returned from Haiti, where they treated 659 patients over the course of five days. This was the fifth time SOMUC has sent representatives to Haiti, which is still recovering from the devastating magnitude 7.0 earthquake that […]
AB-Tech announces fall 2012 honors program
An Honors Program will begin at A-B Tech Community College starting this fall. The Honors Program is an interdisciplinary learning communities approach to education that emphasizes interdependence between disciplines and encourages students to see their education as a comprehensive experience. It also includes a leadership course to be taken in one of the summer semesters. […]
Kids’ Stuff Rummage Sale At The Asheville JCC – Sunday, April 22nd
The Asheville Jewish Community Center will be holding its annual Kids’ Stuff Rummage Sale on Sunday, April 22nd from 10:00 am to 3:00. The Asheville JCC is located at 236 Charlotte Street. The sale will feature great bargains on a wide array of gently used children’s clothing, equipment, toys, books and more. All proceeds from […]
Big blue. Big brother? WLOS reports: maybe.
According to WLOS: New recycling bins in Asheville contain a high tech hardware. Embedded in the handle is a small chip with big possibilities. Radio frequency identification transmitters are included in all of the city’s new blue containers rolled out last month. The city says right now the tags can only be used to find […]
Sunday at Freaks and Geeks $40 tattoos to benefit Our Voice
The second annual tattoo benefit will be held Sunday April 22nd from noon to 6pm. $40 gets you inked and the money goes to supporting the rape crisis and prevention center of Buncombe County. Event will be at Freaks and Geeks, 745 Haywood Road, West Asheville For more info (828) 254-4429 or tiffany@freaks-n-geeks.com
Buncombe Forward withdraws endorsement of Glenda Weinert for commission chair
BUNCOMBE FORWARD WITHDRAWS ENDORSEMENT OF GLENDA WEINERT FOR BUNCOMBE COUNTY COMMISSIONER Buncombe County, North Carolina – Buncombe Forward’s Board of Directors has withdrawn its endorsement of Glenda Weinert, candidate for Chair of the Board of Buncombe County Commissioners. Ms. Weinert’s recent public statements against the repeal of the 1/4% sales tax increase is in direct […]
2012 William Matthews Poetry Prize Winners are announced
According to a press release, the editors at The Asheville Poetry Review have names this year’s recipients of the William Matthews Poetry Prize. “Becky Gould Gibson, from Winston-Salem, NC, was awarded first prize for her poem, ‘Heading Home,’ and will receive $1000, plus publication in the next issue of The Asheville Poetry Review (Vol. 19, […]