Full announcement from High Point University: HIGH POINT, N.C., August 28, 2012 – A new High Point University Poll of registered voters finds that 64 percent of respondents say nothing Mitt Romney or Barack Obama will say during the Republican and Democratic National conventions can convince them to change their vote. This is despite the […]
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Park Ridge Health to hold open house for three new physicians
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (August 28, 2012) – Park Ridge Health will host an open house to welcome three new physicians to its family of care providers on Thursday, September 20, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Join Park Ridge in welcoming Rebecca Mumpower, M.D., of Park Ridge Health Internal […]
Big Cove Ridge property off Blue Ridge Parkway in Waynesville will be preserved, CTNC reports
PRESS RELEASE from the Conservation Trust of North Carolina A forested property along the Blue Ridge Parkway near Waynesville has been protected forever in its natural state. The Conservation Trust for North Carolina (CTNC) purchased the land on August 14, 2012 in a charitable sale from the Ferguson family. CTNC intends to convey the Big […]
Mission President and CEO appointed to N.C. Hospital Association Board of Trustees
From the press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 28, 2012) – Mission Health President and CEO Ronald A. Paulus, MD, was recently appointed to the North Carolina Hospital Association (NCHA) Board of Trustees. Dr. Paulus was elected to the Physician or Hospital Trustee position by the NCHA membership at the organization’s annual summer […]
Mysterious explosion in West Asheville
According to many posts on facebook and eyewitnesses, there was some sort of explosion last night on Hudson Street in West Asheville. Police were on scene, but as yet have not confirmed any source. The explosion was loud enough to have been reported all over the West Asheville area. “There was a crater about 6-8 […]
Keever sends ‘Save Medicare Petition’ to McHenry
Here’s the press release from Democrat Patsy Keever, who’s running against Republican incumbent Rep. Patrick McHenry in the 10th Congressional District. Keever and constituents tell McHenry he’s out of step with district Keever sends McHenry “Save Medicare Petition” with over 6,000 signatures Asheville—This morning Patsy Keever released the following statement again criticizing Patrick McHenry’s extreme […]
Civitas Poll: Ramsey slightly ahead of Wilson in Buncombe Statehouse race
Here’s the press release from the conservative Civitas Institute. Republican Nathan Ramsey has a slight lead over Democrat Susan Wilson in the Statehouse race for District 115, which covers much of eastern and northern Buncombe County, including Black Mountain and Weaverville, according to Civitas’ new poll. RALEIGH — With the 2012 legislative campaigns entering the […]
No contamination found in tests, say Buncombe County School officials
PRESS RELEASE from Buncombe County Schools On August 8 and 14, 2012, water samples were taken from a monitoring well in close proximity to the Buncombe County Schools Administration facility located at 175 Bingham Road. The samples were tested for the presence of 59 different chemicals and carcinogens by three separate laboratories. This particular monitoring […]
Film project shot by WCU students accepted into Atlanta Shortsfest
From the press release: A senior project film created by Western Carolina University students last year has been accepted into the third annual Atlanta Shortsfest. “Moses Cove” will be screened at the festival, which will be held Friday, Sept. 14, through Sunday, Sept. 16, at the Goat Farm Arts Center in Atlanta. The event showcases […]
Five state park rangers receive commissions as law enforcement officers
From the press release: RALEIGH – Five new state park rangers received commissions as law enforcement officers today, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. The rangers were sworn in by Superior Court Judge Michael R. Morgan at a special ceremony in Raleigh. Receiving a commission as a Special Peace Officer at the […]
Hearts with Hands accepting local donations to help possible Isaac victims
Asheville, NC –Tropical Storm Isaac is projected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast later this week. The warm Gulf waters have this tropical storm intensifying as a Category 1-2 hurricane making landfall along the Gulf Coast later this week. Hearts With HandsTM has mobilized its satellite team in Alabama and they are in the […]
UNC-TV revises programming schedule for GOP National Convention
PRESS RELEASE The rescheduling of the Republican National Convention program in Tampa in response to the effects of Tropical Storm Isaac make it necessary for UNC-TV to revise the evening program schedules on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week on both UNC-TV and sister channel UNC-EX. The Republican Convention will not meet tonight, which will […]
Meadows’ RNC address rescheduled for Aug. 28
Here’s the latest update on 11th District Congressional Candidate Mark Meadows’ plans to address the Republican National Convention in Tampa. The Highlands developer was originally scheduled to speak on Aug. 27, but it’s been rescheduled to Aug. 28 due to tropical storm Isaac. His campaign sent out the following email newsletter Aug. 27: Dear Friends, […]
Business owners: The U.S. Small Business Administration wants to hear your stories
Everyone has a story, and now the U.S. Small Business Administration is giving entrepreneurs a new online platform to share their stories and showcase their successful and thriving businesses. SBA today launched “Small Business Owners Speak,” an interactive platform featuring videos by entrepreneurs from across the country who have started or grown a business with […]
UNCA’s second annual Well-A-Bration features talk by Dan Savage, health activities
From the press release: UNC Asheville’s second annual Well-A-Bration, September 13-15, will feature music, a sports expo, healthy cooking and exercise workshops, and a keynote talk by author, activist and sex-advice columnist Dan Savage. Savage is nationally known for his syndicated “Savage Love” column and for his role in creating the “It Gets Better Project.” […]
Park Ridge Health announces upcoming events, classes
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Upcoming Classes and Events To pre-register for any of these free events, please call 855.PRH.LIFE. CREATION Health Series Mondays, September 10 – October 29 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Wellness Department at Park Ridge Health 50 Doctors Drive, Suite 2 FREE This class series addresses health from a […]
Commission candidate Wood holding Aug. 27 ‘Lakeside Luau’ fundraiser in Skyland
Michelle Pace Wood, a Democratic candidate for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, is having an Aug. 27 fundraiser at Lake Julian Park. Here’s the info via Facebook: It’s that time of year friends, and the election is just around the corner! On August 27th, I will be hosting an event for Michelle Pace Wood […]
Fitzsimon’s “Monday Numbers” — North Carolina women in the workplace
From “Monday Numbers,” a regular feature of the NC Policy Watch blog The Fitzsimon File (by Chris Fitzsimon) (The source for all the items in this week’s edition of Monday Numbers is the “Key Findings on the Economic Status of Women in North Carolina” from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, August 2012) 59—percentage of […]
Penland School of Crafts responds to accusations about working conditions
From the Penland School of Crafts, in response to accusations by former employee John Britt that it did not adequately pay workers for overtime: This statement is in response to recent public allegations by a former Penland School of Crafts employee regarding Penland’s past compensation practices, specifically in the area of overtime pay. Five years […]
GoTopless responds to Asheville City Council letter
Response from Lara Terstenjak of the GoTopless rally to a letter from Asheville City Council members asking the public to stay away from the event: Dear Mayor, Vice-Mayor, good Asheville City Council members, I once again find myself explaining to you and your fine state the true purpose of our demonstration which you continue to […]
WLOS reports missing Black Mountain doctor and husband’s bodies found in Galveston, Texas
From WLOS-TV: Henderson County deputies say the Black Mountain doctor and her husband who have been missing since Monday were found dead in Texas. Leslie and William Cargile’s bodies were found in Galveston, TX. At this time there is no further information as to the cause of death and the investigation into the circumstances surrounding […]