Thousands Look to Red Cross For Shelter from Sandy People Can Support Response by Giving To Red Cross Disaster Relief Greenville, SC, Monday, October 30, 2012 — Nearly 11,000 people across 16 states took refuge from Hurricane Sandy in American Red Cross shelters Monday night as the massive storm came ashore along the East Coast. […]
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Rainbow Recycling hosts collection day Saturday, Nov. 10, for all your hard-to-recycle items
Press release From Rainbow Recycling Rainbow Recycling is collaborating with Curbside Management, Asheville GreenWorks, E-cycleUs and Trash, Inc. Creative Reuse Center to sponsor a special recycling collection on Saturday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kmart, 1830 Hendersonville Road in Asheville. This is the largest collection yet with 15 categories of hard-to-recycle items […]
Cherokee Indian Hospital receives $2 million donation from Caesar’s Entertainment
Press release From Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort (Cherokee, NC, October 25, 2012) – The Cherokee Indian Hospital accepted a two million dollar donation from Caesar’s Entertainment at a ground breaking ceremony on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. The event commemorated the addition of a new modular facility located at the hospital to house a new MRI […]
Buncombe County Democrats to host election night watch party
Here’s the press release from the Buncombe County Democratic Party: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (November 6, 2012) – The Buncombe County Democratic Party will host an election night party with Democratic candidates to watch the results of the 2012 general elections. The event will be held in the Century Room at Pack’s Tavern in downtown Asheville at […]
Times-News: Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy receives $200,000 state grant
From the Times-News Article by Nathaniel Axtell A nonprofit group devoted to protecting the Mills River watershed has won a $200,000 state grant that will allow it to continue helping landowners in their efforts to preserve water quality downstream. The Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy applied for the grant from the N.C. Division of Water Quality […]
Park Ridge Health to host blood drive Friday, Nov. 9
Press release From Park Ridge Health Hendersonville, N.C. (October 23, 2012) – Park Ridge Health will host a blood drive on Friday, November 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on mobile units near the Emergency Department entrance. All employees and community members in good health are invited to give as long as they are […]
Stephens-Lee Recreation Center to offer new fitness class
Press release From Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Asheville, NC – Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts will offer a new fitness class hosted by local Team Beachbody coaches with Temple Fit Club. The class routes will include P90X, Insanity, the Asylum, Turbo Fire and more. All fitness levels are welcome and are free […]
Forest service releases updated sketch of Nantahala National Forest rape suspect
Press release From the USDA Forest Service MACON COUNTY, N.C., Oct. 26, 2012 – The USDA Forest Service today issued an updated sketch of the man accused of raping a woman in the Nantahala National Forest more than a year ago. The new sketch is included below and posted online at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5396886.pdf. A professional law […]
Regional Surgical Specialists establishes partnership with Mission Health
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 25, 2012) Mission Health is pleased to announce an affiliation with Regional Surgical Specialists, a superb surgical practice located in Asheville, N.C. This long-term partnership will enhance the practice’s ability to provide superior surgical care to the community of western North Carolina, recruit and retain new surgeons […]
Park Ridge Health Foundation raises more than $90,000 at gala event
Press release From Park Ridge Health Hendersonville, N.C. (October 30, 2012) – The Park Ridge Health Foundation raised more than $90,000 at its Esperienza Gala on October 25 at the Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park. The sold-out “Passport to Paris” fundraiser welcomed 165 guests who together with sponsors helped to raise funds for Park Ridge Health’s […]
Reception and welcome Wed. Nov. 7 for YWCA director at Westville Pub
A reception will be held, hosted by Lu Young, the Westville Pub and the YWCA tonight for the new director of the Asheville YWCA, Beth Maczka. Come and see what the YWCA can do for you, and you can do for your community.
UNCA scientist invites public to participate in cyclone research this Thursday
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services Members of the public will learn how to participate in research on tropical cyclones via the internet, when Chris Hennon, UNC Asheville associate professor of atmospheric sciences, offers a public presentation from 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at Karpen Hall, room 038. This event is free and open […]
Ambitious local biodiesel plan gets big boost
Here’s the press release from the AdvantageWest Economic Development Group: SEED MONEY GRANT FUELS WNC CLEAN ENERGY PROJECT Pilot project will demonstrate the Field to Fryer to Fuel business model, aiming to produce 300,000 gallons of biofuels per year in the region October 2012 – A $130,000 grant from The Biofuels Center of North Carolina […]
Breast thermograms to be offered next Tuesday, Nov. 6
Press release From Cindy Sullivan, CCT Thermographer 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, Nov. 6, 2012, she will be performing screening breast thermograms and appointments are available from 9-2 pm. Thermography is a noninvasive, inexpensive […]
Fall colors peaking in Chimney Rock area
Here’s the press release from Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park: CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (October 30, 2012)— Fall foliage in Hickory Nut Gorge is reaching peak color at the mid- and lower elevations this week. The northern red oaks and some black gum trees have turned red, adding accents to the rich golden hickories […]
Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley will likely open Oct. 31
The Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley, NC is likely to open for the season on Halloween, Oct. 31. Here’s the press release from the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority: Western NC Experiences First Snowfall of the Season Hurricane Sandy is Expected to Bring a Foot of Snow this Week, Creating an Early Start to […]
Keever hits the road in final week of campaign
Here’s the press release from the campaign of Democrat Patsy Keever, who’s challenging Republican incumbent Rep. Patrick McHenry in the 10th District congressional race: Asheville, NC— The Keever Campaign released the following statement today regarding Representative Keever’s schedule for the final week of her campaign. “Beginning today the Keever Campaign has planned an aggressive GOTV […]
Bear encounters continue: Forest Service asks backcountry campers to avoid Panthertown Valley
Press release from the U.S. Forest Service The U.S. Forest Service is discouraging people from backcountry camping and from bringing food into the Panthertown Valley area of the Nantahala Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, following several bear encounters. The area is northeast of Cashiers, N.C. If the visitors choose to camp in the Panthertown area, […]
McHenry: America can’t afford Keever’s irresponsible spending
Here’s the press release from 10th District Republican Rep. Patrick McHenry, who’s facing a challenge this year from Democrat Patsy Keever. The 10th District includes most of Asheville. Gastonia, NC – In the wake of yet another poor economic performance report, Congressman Patrick McHenry released the following statement criticizing Representative Patsy Keever’s plan to continue […]
American Red Cross asks eligible donors to give before Hurricane Sandy arrives
Press release From the American Red Cross [Buncombe County, October 29, 2012] – Hurricane Sandy may take aim at the eastern coast of the United States as early as this weekend. As communities brace for the storm’s arrival, the American Red Cross urges people in the possible path of this storm to stay informed and […]
Gov. Perdue declares state of emergency for WNC
Full announcement from the office of Gov. Bev Perdue: RALEIGH – In anticipation of a severe winter storm coupled with strong winds from Hurricane Sandy in the North Carolina mountains, Gov. Bev Perdue today declared a State of Emergency for 24 western counties. “People need to continue to take this storm seriously as we face […]