For a full report on this issue, please see the Xpress article, “Keever and McHenry spar over Social Security, Medicare.” Here’s the press release and statement from the Patsy Keever campaign. Asheville—Rep. Patsy Keever held a press conference this afternoon at which she sharply criticized Mitt Romney’s choice of Rep. Paul Ryan as his […]
News Bulletins
State officials question Western Highlands, NC Health News reports
EXCERPT (as published by Carolina Public Press) from North Carolina Health News “Lawmakers Grill State and Local Officials Over Western Highlands Losses,” by Rose Hoban State legislators grilled leaders of the state Department of Health and Human Services, as well as the interim head of Western Highlands Network, at a legislative oversight hearing at the […]
Is state lawmaker sending a threat to the city of Asheville?
From Progressive Pulse: (ncpolicywatch.org) Wow! Things are getting a little heated in the battle over the future of the Asheville city water system. As you will recall, Rep. Tim Moffitt has made it a kind of personal crusade to pass legislation that would turn the municipal water system over to a regional authority — a […]
Obama administration officials will visit Blue Ridge Food Ventures today, Aug. 15
FULL RELEASE: On August 15-16, 2012, Obama Administration senior officials will travel to North Carolina and Louisiana to visit local winners of the Rural Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge, the I-20 Corridor Regional Accelerator (a partnership of Louisiana Tech University and Winrock International) and the WNC AgriVentures: Cultivating Jobs and Innovation Project (led by AdvantageWest […]
Bent Creek Community Park presents Crafts at the Creek Aug. 25
From the Bent Creek community webpage: Join us for some crafty fun and entertainment! Buy some beautifully handmade crafts from local artists, eat some delicious food, get creative in our kids craft area (sponsored by The Artful Child), and enjoy some live music. Events begin at Noon and end with a live performance by one […]
“An Upper and a Downer of a Weekend” — High Country Press reports on Gnarnia arrests
On Facebook, there were reports that 10 percent or more of the thousands who attended the Festival of Gnarnia in Boone were arrested on various drug and alcohol charges. High Country Press reported that the figure was closer to 2 percent or less. Here’s an excerpt: Aug. 13, 2012. Atop Beech Mountain Resort this weekend […]
UPDATE: Evangelist Billy Graham returns to Montreat home after two days at Mission Hospital
During the early morning of Aug. 12, evangelist Billy Graham was admitted to Mission Hospital for treatment and evaluation of bronchitis. Now, after his two-day stay at Mission Hospital, Graham has returned to his home in Montreat where he will continue his routine, according to a media statement from Mission Health. Graham is 93 years […]
Volunteers needed for French Broad River bacteria-monitoring project sponsored by Sierra Nevada
PRESS RELEASE FROM WNCA Bacteria pollution in the French Broad watershed is prevalent, but largely unmonitored and therefore unresolved. Bacteria impairment in area streams usually means sewage or animal waste is reaching the stream. This is a significant health concern as it can make humans very sick and seriously harm aquatic life. Despite the importance […]
North Carolina named 2012 State of the Year by Southern Business & Development publication
PRESS RELEASE (From the office of the North Carolina governor) Southern Business & Development, a leading publication covering and promoting economic development in the American South, announced that North Carolina has been named the “2012 State of the Year.” North Carolina is being honored as State of the Year based on its performance in 2011. […]
Park Ridge Health calendar: Symposium for student athletes next week
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Presentations and Classes: Symposium for the Student Athlete Tuesday, August 21 6:30 p.m. FREE The Health Adventure (Biltmore Square Mall) High school athletes account for an estimated 2 million injuries and 30,000 hospitalizations each year in the U.S. Join orthopedic surgeon Dr. Greg Motley and physical medicine […]
Asheville Integrative Medicine to offer breast thermograms Tuesday, Aug. 28
From the public service announcement: Cindy Sullivan, CCT, Clinical Thermographer nurse, will be offering screening breast thermograms at: Asheville Integrative Medicine 832 Hendersonville Rd Asheville NC 28803 Tel: 828-252-5545 On Tuesday, Aug 28, 2012, she will be performing screening breast thermograms and appointments are available from 9-2 pm. Thermography is a noninvasive, inexpensive test that […]
UNCA’s Great Smokies Writing Program Announces Fall Workshops
From UNC Asheville News Serivces: UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP) has announced its fall lineup of workshops for local writers in poetry and prose. Classes will be held in Asheville, Black Mountain, Burnsville and Hendersonville. 10-week courses for writers of various levels of experience: Tina Barr, a newcomer to GSWP, presents a poetry […]
Reiki class for children to be offered Aug. 25
From the press release: On Saturday, August 25th, Maureen Healy will be teaching Reiki I to children (ages 7 and over). Reiki is an ancient healing technique from Japan for stress reduction, calmness and healing. It is hugely helpful for highly sensitive children and those children needing additional support (school changes, physical or emotional upset). […]
News & Observer: After N.C. classroom layoff angst, schools make do
Here’s an excerpt from the Raleigh News & Observer article: A year after widespread worries that thousands of teachers would face layoffs because of state budget cuts, the dimming days of summer vacation see schools coping and holding stable ahead of a new academic year. … This year’s Republican-written state budget adds more than $250 […]
Moffitt will hold Aug. 18 town hall event in Enka
Statehouse Rep. Tim Moffitt will hold a legislative tall hall meeting at the Enka/Candler Library on Saturday, August 18, from 1-3 p.m. Moffittt represents District 116, which covers the western part of Buncombe County. He faces Democrat Jane Whilden in the fall election. On Aug. 14, Moffitt posted the following message via Twitter: “Please join […]
11th District update: Parties release dueling statements over Ryan, medicare
On Aug. 13, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee released the following statement: Candidate Mark Meadows Has New Running Mate: Paul Ryan’s Republican Budget That Massively Cuts Medicare Republican congressional candidate Mark Meadows (NC-11) has a new running mate: Congressman Paul Ryan’s Republican budget that makes massive cuts to seniors’ Medicare while protecting millionaires. Now that […]
Register of Deeds aims to protect citizens against identity theft
Here’s the press release from the Buncombe County Register of Deeds office: Register of Deeds Protects Citizens Against Identity Theft Asheville, N.C. (August 14, 2012) – The Buncombe County Register of Deeds Office consistently works to improve records accessibility, transparency and security. Drew Reisinger, Buncombe County Register of Deeds, and his staff deleted Social Security […]
Keever to kick-off general election push with Aug. 14 press conference
Patsy Keever to kick-off General Election push Asheville, NC—Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 14, Rep. Patsy Keever will hold a press conference to clarify the choice voters have in the race for the U.S. House of Representatives in NC-10. Keever will present differences between her positions and the extreme positions held by Rep. Paul Ryan and Rep. […]
Dobra Tea and Daoist Traditions team up for tea tasting and lecture about Chinese medicine
From the press release: Learn about the ancient theory and practical application of Classical Chinese Medicine, experience the elusive ‘Qi’, and train your palate to distinguish the five flavors of tea that guide your body to health. Join Chinese Medical Interns from Daoist Traditions at a free lecture and tea tasting at Dobra Tea from […]
Asheville resident and Olympic silver medalist Lauren Tomayo returns home
About 40 friends, family and fans greeted cyclist Lauren Tomayo when she returned to Asheville yesterday, Aug. 13. A member of the U.S. Cycling Team, Tomayo earned a silver medal at the Olympics. “Lauren Tamayo is still trying to process the feeling of being an Olympic silver medalist — and the attention that comes with […]
NCSFA names Asheville firefighter Jay Bettencourt as Firefighter of the Year
PRESS RELEASE from the Asheville Fire Department Each year an award is given to an outstanding individual who has distinguished himself or herself in the fire service. The North Carolina State Firemen’s Association accepts nominations from all across the state in search of just such an individual and, after receiving the applications a committee of […]