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 […]
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“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 […]
Today’s Asheville City Technical Review Committee Meeting cancelled
An email from city staff: The Technical Review Committee meeting scheduled today, Monday, July 16th at 2 pm is cancelled. The applicant has requested agenda item for today be rescheduled for the August 6, 2012 meeting date. Ricky Hurley, AICP
Malaprop’s publishes “Remember Me as a Time of Day,” an anthology of women’s poetry
Malaprop’s announces the launch of “Remember Me as a Time of Day,” an anthology of poetry by women from the Women on Words poetry group. A book release and signing event is set for Sunday, August 26 at 3 p.m. Free. The book is $14.95 and can be pre-ordered at www.malaprops.com. From a press release: […]
Hagan, state leaders to hold NC Back to Work Jobs Summit
Here’s the press release from the office of Senator Kay Hagan: Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kay Hagan, who has been traveling across the state on her North Carolina Back to Work Jobs Tour for months, will host a Jobs Summit on Friday, July 20 at 10:30 a.m. with the state’s top leaders in business, […]
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 […]
APD announces three promotions
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of one Sergeant to the rank of Lieutenant and two Officers to the rank of Sergeant. Sgt. Mark Byrd is promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Lt. Byrd has 13 years of experience with the Asheville Police Department. […]
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 […]
Meadows campaign to gather July 17 in Fletcher
Here’s the message from 11th District Republican congressional candidate Mark Meadows via the campaign’s email newsletter: To all volunteers, supporters and friends of the Mark Meadows Campaign, You are invited to join us to watch the returns on July 17th at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Fletcher. We will gather in the ballroom starting […]
Strive not to drive awards July 24th at 4:30 in City Hall
Press release from Strive not to drive Strive Not to Drive Planning Committee is happy to report that the week of Strive Not to Drive activities starting with Downtown After Five on Friday, May 18th and continued through Friday, May 25th was a big success this year. 333 individuals with 31 companies have pledged to […]
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 […]
Legislative delay means feds must plan state health exchange
Since the N.C. General Assembly has not acted quickly enough to set up its own health benefits exchange under the Affordable Care Act — a detailed plan is due mid-November — the federal government will have to set up the mandated marketplace for the uninsured and small businesses. A third of the states have already […]
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 […]
UNC Asheville Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members, Elects Officers
From UNC Asheville’s News Service: The UNC Asheville Board of Trustees welcomed two new members and elected officers at its meeting July 9. The UNC Asheville Board of Trustees has 13 members; eight are appointed by the UNC Board of Governors and four are appointed by the governor of North Carolina. The UNC Asheville Student […]
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 […]
Asheville Lyric Opera performs La Traviata in October
According to a press release, The Asheville Lyric Opera will open its 14th season with “La Traviata,” “Giuseppi Verdi’s tale of desire, love, and redemption.” The performances will take place at Diana Wortham Theatre on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5 and 6. All performances will be sung in Italian, with English supertitles. About the opera: […]
Valley Fine Foods expands, adds 305 jobs in Rutherford County
PRESS RELEASE Office of the Governor, North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that Valley Fine Foods, a consumer food manufacturer of high quality international foods, will open its new East Coast manufacturing operations in Forest City. The company plans to create at least 305 jobs over the next three years. The project was made […]
MANNA FoodBank opposes cuts to hunger relief in House farm bill
From the official statement by Cindy Threlkeld, Executive Director of MANNA FoodBank: MANNA FoodBank is outraged by the vote by the House Agriculture Committee to slash hunger relief spending by $16 billion. MANNA FoodBank and other local charities are already stretched to the breaking point trying to keep up with increased need as families in […]