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Poll shows most in N.C. oppose hospital liens, want hospitals to share charity care policies
From the Charlotte Observer: North Carolinians overwhelmingly favor banning hospitals from placing liens on the homes of patients who can’t pay their bills, according to a new poll. The poll – commissioned by N.C. Policy Watch, a liberal watchdog group – also found that the large majority of voters think hospitals should be required to […]
Buffett group to buy 63 newspapers, including McDowell News
From the McDowell News: RICHMOND, Va. – Media General, Inc. (NYSE: MEG) today announced that it has signed agreements with Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., (NYSE: BRK.A and BRK.B) for the purchase of newspapers and new financing. A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, BH Media Group, will purchase all of the newspapers owned by Media General, with the […]
McDowell Hospital celebrates National Women’s Health Week, culminates with women’s health expo
From the press release from McDowell Hospital: MARION, N.C. – May 17, 2012 – McDowell Hospital is celebrating National Women’s Health Week (May 13 –19) by holding a women’s health expo. This Saturday, McDowell Hospital will hold the All About Women Healthy Living Expo where women in the community will be provided the opportunity to […]
WCMS announces cornerstone physicians, will honor them at shrimp picnic
From the Western Carolina Medical Society: The WCMS Shrimp Picnic is an opportunity for members of the community to come together and honor a select group of physicians who have practiced in our area for over thirty years. The 2012 picnic will honor these “Cornerstone” physicians who have practiced since the years 1980-1982: Dr. P. […]
Access new bus routes through Google Maps
From the City of Asheville’s transportation department: ASHEVILLE – On May 21, when the City of Asheville’s public transportation system transforms into Asheville Redefines Transit, riders will be able to access digital route information including maps, times and fares, through Google Maps. The transit feature of Google Maps allows riders to enter their starting point […]
One new message: Park Ridge Health uses texting to share ER wait time
When Western North Carolina patients need to decide where to receive emergency care, they can check current ER wait times via text-messaging on their phones. Today, Park Ridge Health announced that it is now offering ER wait times to the public through a text-messaging system. The wait times can also be accessed online via Park […]
Support group to hold free showing of film “Aphasia” on June 10
From the press release: ASHEVILLE, NC – In recognition of Aphasia Awareness Month, the Asheville Area Aphasia Support Group is showing a film on the topic of Aphasia. The prizewinning 2012 film titled “Aphasia” stars Carl McIntyre, with a supporting cast of professional actors, who are Carl’s friends and have accompanied him through ups and […]
Tillis staffers receive full month’s pay after resignations
The recent resignations of chief of staff Charles Thomas — a former Buncombe County legislator — and another staff policy adviser in the office of N.C. House Speaker Thom Tillis have resulted in payments of one-month’s salary to each “in lieu of notice,” as approved by Tillis. The two staff members resigned following separate disclosures […]
Ron Rash and Charles Frazier to headline UNCA summer author speaker series
From the press release from UNC Asheville: Ron Rash and Charles Frazier to Headline Summer Author Speaker Series at UNC Asheville A quintet of great Southern writers, including Ron Rash and Charles Frazier, will speak in July at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center as part of the Summer Authors Speakers Series. The series of talks, produced […]
City seeking applicants for local boards and commissions
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Do you want to be […]
Poll shows Dalton/McCrory drawing closer; videographer sets up N.C. voter fraud
Public Policy Polling’s latest analysis shows the N.C. gubernatorial race getting closer, with Republican Pat McCrory netting a 46 percent rating to Democrat Walter Dalton’s 40 percent. Meanwhile, conservative filmmaker James O’Keefe (of ACORN fame) has posted a video purporting proof of voter fraud in North Carolina — possibly breaking an elections law in the […]
MedWest-Harris to offer free running seminar with competitive runner
From the press release: Sylva, N.C. – MedWest-Harris Rehabilitation Services is offering a free running seminar from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 22 at MedWest Rehabilitation Services on the MedWest-Harris campus in Sylva with expert orthopedic physical therapist and competitive runner Todd Watson, DPT. Watson is a professor of physical therapy at Western Carolina […]
N.C. Child Fatality Task Force annual report shows record-low number of child deaths
From the May 15 press release from the NC Child Fatality Task Force: RALEIGH – Today the NC Child Fatality Task Force released its annual report of child deaths, highlighting the policy strategies that have worked to bring the death rate to its lowest level on record. “Since the future prosperity of our state depends […]
Asheville student awarded with scholarship from National MS Society
From the press release: The Greater Carolinas Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society has announced one of 19 local scholarship program winners. Alexandra Nelson, a 2012 graduate and resident of Asheville will receive a $1000 scholarship to attend University of North Carolina-Charlotte, where she will study Biology with a concentration in Pre-Med. The National […]
Public hearing to be held about proposed changes to groundwater standards
From the press release from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – The state Division of Water Quality and Environmental Management Commission will hold a public hearing later this month to gather input on three proposed options to change the groundwater standard for 1,1-dichloroethylene – changes that could impact the way the […]
Mountain Mobility offers “take one ride, get one free” during SNTD May 21-25
Strive Not To Drive Week (May 21-25) takes place in Buncombe County Strive not to Drive annually. The event is designed to promote active and sustainable transportation in Asheville and Buncombe County. During this week, the community is encouraged to walk, bike, or take a local transit line such as ART or one of the […]
Bothwell thanks supporters, hints at possible future run for congress
Here’s the message from Cecil Bothwell via his email newsletter: My hat is off to you People power. This campaign would not have worked absent the enormous effort of dozens of people, and the considerable help of hundreds. Let’s note that while we lost the election, we did well, and have activated a group of […]
NCGOP will mark May 19th as National Volunteer Day
Here’s the info via the Buncombe County Republican Party email newsletter: Saturday May 19th will be our National Volunteer Day join the Victory program in NC as we hit the streets to help turn our country around by joining the national campaign determined to make Barack Obama a one-term president and elect more Republicans everywhere […]
Soccer Camp registration time
From the Asheville Buncombe Youth Soccer Association website: ABYSA FUNdamentals Soccer Camp is a great way for your child to spend a week having fun, while playing the world’s most popular sport! Each day, campers work on their skills, play games, and swim at the pool—while enjoying the other campers and the staff. We offer […]
Meeting with developers about Amboy Road project
Concerning new earth-moving activity on the north side of Amboy Road, up to Joyner Avenue in West Asheville Passed on by a third party via email from the developer: Please join us at RiverLink’s Warehouse Studios to learn more about this proposed new residential project planned for Amboy Road When Wednesday June 6 at 5:30 […]