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Mission Health one of eight N.C. hospitals named “Most Wired” for technology adoption

From the press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (July 17, 2012) – Mission Hospital has been named one of the nation’s MOST WIRED hospitals, according to the results of the 2012 Most Wired Survey released last week in the July issue of Hospitals & Health Networks (H&HN) magazine. Mission Hospital is one of only […]

“Every Drop Counts” blood drive planned at Mills River Presbyterian Church July 27

From the press release: MILLS RIVER, N.C. –Mills River Presbyterian Church will host a blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross on Friday, July 27, 2012 from 1:30pm to 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall at the church. Volunteer donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment in advance by calling 828-890-8065 or drop in […]

USDA releases first-ever “agroforestry” guide for farms, woodlands

PRESS RELEASE from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agroforestry Center Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today released a first-of-its-kind practical agroforestry handbook that contains information to help establish, manage and market agroforestry projects that are profitable and sustainable over time. The handbook, Profitable Farms and Woodlands, is written for underserved and limited resource farmers […]

A Tribute to Doc Watson

Local folk musician and Grammy winner David Holt presents a tribute to his friend and collaborator, the late Doc Watson. The concert takes place at Diana Wortham Theatre on Sunday, Aug. 12, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 and benefit Shindig on the Green. According to a press release, “Four-time Grammy award winner David Holt […]

Election 2012: July 17 runoff features major races but interest, turnout “anemic”

How many North Carolinians know there’s a primary runoff election tomorrow, July 17, and how many will vote? Many statewide races are at play, including the governor’s race. But most people aren’t paying much attention, The Raleigh News&Observer reports: The voting will help determine the candidates on November’s ballot for five of North Carolina’s most […]

Toward a Clean Energy Future: WNCA offers free, Friday workshop series

PRESS RELEASE from Western North Carolina Alliance Free workshop series: Toward a Clean Energy Future — FREE four-session series sponsored by the Western North Carolina Alliance and Transition Asheville is being offered starting July 20. For more information on this series, contact Ron Martin-Adkins by calling 828-545-9114. Workshop Schedule: Session 1 — “Energy Efficiency” 7 […]

Buncombe Young Republicans chairman and Moffitt campaign manager featured in NY Times

Here’s an excerpt from the July 15 New York Times story that features a photo and quotes from Matt Hoagland, who serves as Statehouse Rep. Tim Moffitt’s campaign manager and as the chair of the Buncombe County Young Republicans group: Hoping to make a pre-emptive strike in the battleground of North Carolina before the Democrats […]

Hayden Rogers announces strong second quarter fundraising

Here’s the press release from the Hayden Rogers campaign: Brasstown, NC — Hayden Rogers, Democratic candidate for Congress in North Carolina’s 11th District, announced today that his campaign raised over $175,000 in the Second Quarter of 2012. The Rogers campaign ended the quarter with over $192,000 cash on-hand. “I am overwhelmed and incredibly thankful for […]

Sign campaign results in fewer wrecks, says National Park Service

FROM BLUERIDGENOW.COM (Hendersonville Times-News) An aggressive signage campaign has drastically reduced the number of wrecks along the Blue Ridge Parkway over the last 10 years, the National Park Service reports, making a leisurely drive along the National Park Service’s most-visited attraction a far safer experience. Signs warning drivers of possible hazards were placed along the […]

City of Asheville August Board and Commission Vacancies

From City of Asheville press release: The boards listed below currently have vacancies. The deadline for receiving applications for these openings is Wednesday, August 8 at 5 p.m. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 259-5601 or by e-mail at mburleson@ashevillenc.gov for an application form. ADA COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE – The Committee shall hear complaints filed […]

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