From the press release from Charlotte Street Animal Hospital: Charlotte Street Animal Hospital now offers stem cell regenerative therapy for the animals of western North Carolina. Dr. Beth Rhyne, who was certified in Canine Rehabilitation in December 2010, is now also credentialed in stem cell treatment. Stem cell therapy is primarily used to treat companion […]
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Asheville Stonewall announces event schedule
Announcement from Asheville Stonewall: The Stonewall Uprising of 1969 continues to be celebrated as the birth of the modern LGBTQQIA movement. This year’s Stonewall commemoration comes at an interesting time politically. The recent passing of Amendment One in North Carolina reminds us that we still have so much ahead in our struggle for liberation. While […]
Asheville Blogger Society hosts June 26 meetup
Full announcement from the Asheville Blogger Society Welcome Asheville writers, bloggers, and big-dreamers. If you have a blog, want a blog, or are big into the social media, come and meet the Asheville Blogger Society. There is always something happening in Asheville. This is a great way to be connected to the community and make […]
Unemployment rate stays flat in May
Full announcement from the N.C. Department of Commerce’s Labor and Economic Analysis Division: RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, at 9.4 percent, showed no change in May, while the number of persons unemployed decreased by 3,675 to 435,908. “Over the past two years, North Carolina has gained 71,200 private sector jobs,” said N.C. […]
Shuler releases statement on shooting range legislation
Full announcement from the office of Rep. Heath Shuler: Washington, DC — Legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Heath Shuler (D-NC) to expand access to recreational shooting ranges passed the House yesterday as part of a larger lands package with bipartisan support by a margin of 232 to 188. H.R. 3065, the Target Practice and Marksmanship […]
Park Ridge Health to provide free presentation about blood pressure
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (June 20, 2012) – “What is high blood pressure?” “Why do I have it?” and “How can I decrease my blood pressure?” are some of the questions that will be addressed at the upcoming free presentation, “Got Blood Pressure?” at Park Ridge Health. The event […]
Asheville Citizen-Times’ paywall starts July 1
In February, Forbes Magazine reported that Gannett — the company that owns the Asheville Citizen-Times, USA Today and many other media outlets — would start charging for access to its digital content. Two years ago, Xpress noted that, in an apparent test run, Gannett implemented pay walls for three of its publications: the Tallahassee Democrat, […]
NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” will hold contestant auditions in Raleigh for first time
From the press release from NBC: UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – NBC’s popular reality series “The Biggest Loser” is launching a 13-city cross-country search to find new contestants for the next edition of the hit show. Individuals who have at least 85 lbs. to lose are encouraged to apply for the new season, which will air […]
APD announces new public information officer
From the APD press release The Asheville Police Department is pleased to announce that 23 year veteran officer, Sgt. David Romick, has been selected as the new Police Department Public Information Officer. Sgt. Romick has been a long time Sergeant in the Criminal Investigations Division and has an excellent understanding of public information law. Sgt. […]
Pete Kaliner: Buncombe school board approach to asking staff for information is “ridiculous”
WWNC radio host Pete Kaliner recently posted a blog criticizing the Buncombe County School Board’s decision to require that any request for information by a board member be approved by its chairman. Here’s an excerpt (click the link below to read the post in its entirety): So, here’s an interesting little item from the last […]
Study: Nonprofit arts, culture industry generates $43.7 million in economic activity in Buncombe
PRESS RELEASE The nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $43.7 million in annual economic activity in Buncombe County. This spending — $16.9 million by nonprofit arts and culture organizations and an additional $26.8 million in event-related spending by their audiences—supports 1,427 full-time equivalent jobs, generates $32.5 million in household income to local residents, and delivers […]
William Matthews Poetry Prize winners read at Malaprop’s
Beck Gibson Gould, Catherine Carter and Angela Kelly, all winners of the William Matthews Poetry Prize for 2012, will be honored in an advent at Malaprop’s on Friday, June 29. The 7 p.m. Asheville Poetry Review reading will be hosted by Keith Flynn. According to a press release, “The three winners were selected from an […]
Park Ridge Health hosts blood drive on Aug. 13
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (June 19, 2012) – Park Ridge Health will host a blood drive on Monday, August 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on mobile units in front of the hospital. Anyone in good health is invited to give blood as long as they are at […]
Air quality forecast: Wednesday, June 20 — MODERATE (yellow)
Wednesday, June 20, 2012 is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
Hendersonville High senior Margaret Butler named Apple Ambassador for 2012 N.C. Apple Festival
PRESS RELEASE The North Carolina Apple Festival, Inc. is pleased to announce its Apple Ambassador for 2012. The Apple Ambassador represents the Festival and at other events across the region. Each year, the Festival selects its Ambassador from rising high school seniors. Students are required to submit their transcripts, list of activities, provide letters of […]
Appalachian Trail marks 75th years since completion
PRESS RELEASE This year marks the 75th anniversary of the completion of the Appalachian Trail, the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, measuring roughly 2,180 miles in length from Georgia to Maine. The anniversary will occur on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. The original Trail took more than 15 years to build and was completed on […]
Man actually bites dog
Wilmington, NC: A suspect trying to escape from the law bit a police dog’s ear today. “Police spokeswoman Lucy Crockett says doctors on Sunday had to stitch back together the ear of the injured police dog named Maxx. Authorities were trying to arrest 22-year-old Travis Keith Glaspie who was wanted for a weekend shooting. Officers […]
Asheville residents participate in worldwide study on opportunity
Full announcement from United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County: ASHEVILLE – The responses of almost 50 residents in a United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County Community Conversations project have been published in a worldwide study on opportunity. Between January and March, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County held a series of community […]
Chimney Rock State Park completes improvements, dedication to be held June 29
From the press release from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – Chimney Rock State Park will formally dedicate improvements to its elevator and trail access facilities that allow visitors to reach the signature rock spire and nearby natural features, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. e A ceremony […]
Mission Health offers sports medicine lecture series Thursday
From the press release from Mission Health: WHAT: Mission Sports Medicine Presents “Get Back into the Swing of Things”: A Lecture Series on the Treatment of Common Shoulder and Elbow Injuries WHO: Open to the general public WHEN: Thursday, June 21 at 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Asheville Racquet Club – South (200 Racquet Club Road Asheville, […]
Florida woman files lawsuit against Smiling Hara Tempeh
Press release: The Salmonella attorneys of Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm, along with Asheville law firm Roberts & Stevens, filed a lawsuit on behalf of a Florida woman who was hospitalized after contracting a Salmonella paratyphi B infection. The defendants named in the lawsuit are Asheville-based Smiling Hara Tempeh and Maryland-based Tempeh Online. […]