Press release From Park Ridge Health Hendersonville, N.C. (October 16, 2012) – Park Ridge Health is pleased to announce that board-certified, fellowship-trained endocrinologist Aysha Inankur, M.D., has joined its team of providers. Dr. Inankur will begin seeing patients on November 1 in her office at 81 Doctor’s Drive, which is on the campus of Park […]
News Bulletins
Brownie Newman weighs in on year round school calendar ahead of Oct. 16 meeting
Here’s the message from Brownie Newman, via his campaign’s email newsletter. Newman is a Democrat running for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners in District 1. Should Asheville Adopt a Balanced School Calendar? Could moving to a “Balanced School Calendar” enable more children in Asheville succeed in school and reduce the drop-out rate? Over the […]
High levels of coal-ash toxins found in North Carolina waters, Duke study finds
A Duke University-led study has found high levels of arsenic, selenium and other toxic elements in coal ash effluents and in North Carolina lakes and rivers located downstream from the settling ponds of coal-fired power plants. Researchers collected and analyzed more than 300 water samples from 11 lakes and rivers for the study, which was […]
N.C. open-records delay stymies historian researching 1991 Hamlet fire
From NC Policy Watch By Sarah Ovaska A Temple University professor wants to hear what survivors of a 1991 fatal fire at Hamlet’s Imperial Foods plant said to labor department investigators for a book he’s writing about what was and still is the state’s worst industrial fire. But Bryant Simon’s June 2011 request to look […]
Nostalgique Antiques to sponsor antique appraisal fai to benefit WNCAP
Press release From the Western North Carolina AIDS Project Asheville, NC — Nostalgique Antiques is sponsoring an Antique Appraisal Fair to benefit the Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP) on Saturday, October 20th, 2012 between 11 AM and 4PM at Nostalgique Antiques and Interiors located at 126 Swannanoa River Road in Asheville. Antique appraisals will […]
“Defending our water” forum Oct. 22
Full announcement from Mountain Voices Alliance: On Monday, October 22, local environmental and consumer organizations and concerned citizens will come together to host an educational forum, ‘Defending Our Water: What You Need to Know Before You Vote.’ The non-partisan event will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. at Jubilee, 46 Wall St. in downtown Asheville and […]
New voter guide highlights child poverty in Buncombe
Full announcement from Children First: (Asheville, NC) A new nonpartisan voter guide has been launched online and in print to offer an opportunity to raise important issues during the campaign season, to educate voters, and to build relationships between candidates, voters, and organizations that reinforce civic engagement. Survey questions focused on policy priorities, child poverty, […]
Official NC Voter Guide released
Full announcement from the NC Center for Voter Education: RALEIGH – As early voting gets underway this week, voters across North Carolina can learn about the candidates on their ballot by visiting NCVoterGuide.org. The 2012 N.C. Voter Guide is produced by the nonpartisan N.C. Center for Voter Education and UNC-TV statewide public television. Along with […]
UNC Asheville Career and Graduate School Fair takes place tomorrow, Oct. 16
Press release
Hands-on Chinese medicinal herb demonstration event planned for Friday
Press release From the Dept. of Horticultural Science, NC State University What: Growing, Harvesting, and Marketing Chinese Medicinal Herbs in WNC. A Hands-On Demonstration Day Who: Appalachian Botanical Alliance, Golden Needle Acupuncture Supply, and NC Alternative Crops and Organics Program (Dept. of Horticultural Science, NC State University) When: Friday October 19th, 2012. 10 AM to […]
N.C. DHHS confirms first death related to E. coli infection
Press release From the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: For Release: Immediate Date: October 11, 2012 The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services confirmed this morning that a Gaston County child has died from complications of E. coli infection as part of an outbreak in people who attended the Cleveland County […]
New nonpartisan Buncombe County voter guide now available
Press release From Children First Buncombe County: (Asheville, NC) A new nonpartisan voter guide has been launched online and in print to offer an opportunity to raise important issues during the campaign season, to educate voters, and to build relationships between candidates, voters, and organizations that reinforce civic engagement. Survey questions focused on policy priorities, […]
Ramsey touts education credentials, criticizes opponent
Here’s the press release from GOP Statehouse candidate Nathan Ramsey. He’s vying with Democrat Susan Wilson to represent District 115, which includes Fairview, Black Mountain and Weaverville. Community Leaders Respond to Susan Wilson’s False Attacks Ramsey is Real Education Leader in State House Race (Asheville) – Susan Wilson and her special interest allies from Raleigh […]
Malaprops hosts next reading in Writers at Home series on Oct. 21
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services Cathy Vance Agrella, Terry Gess and LJ Faulkner will read from their works in the next installment of Writers at Home, from UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP). All three are contributors to The Great Smokies Review, GSWP’s online literary journal. The reading is free and open […]
Keever campaign releases first online video ad
Here’s the press release and video (via YouTube) from the Patsy Keever campaign. Keever, a Democrat, is challenging Republican incumbent Rep. Patrick McHenry in the 10th District congressional race. Keever “Real People” video ad now online Asheville, NC— The Keever Campaign released the following statement today regarding their first internet video ad titled “Real People.” […]
National gas prices down, Asheville’s up, says website
Press release from Ashevillegasprices.com Average retail gasoline prices in Asheville have risen 1.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.74/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.77/g, according to gasoline price website AshevilleGasPrices.com. Including the change in gas prices in […]
Flags to remain at half-staff through Wed. Oct. 17 to honor Dr. Friday
Press release from Office of the Governor Gov. Bev Perdue today confirmed that state flags should remain lowered to half-staff on all state facilities in honor of former University of North Carolina System President William Friday through sunset Wednesday, October. 17. All North Carolinians are invited to join in this tribute. A public memorial service […]
Charlotte couple attacked on vacation (in Asheville) for being gay
From NBC Charlotte WCNC By Michelle Boudin A Charlotte couple says they were beaten and verbally abused for being gay. The couple was visiting Asheville when they say a group of total strangers decided to attack. Dustin Martin and Mark Little live together in Charlotte. “We never expected anything like that to happen in Asheville,” […]
WNC hospital layoffs announced
From the Asheville Citizen-Times Citing lower patient numbers, three Western North Carolina hospitals recently laid off more than 80 employees. The hospitals in Haywood, Swain and Jackson counties are part of MedWest, which formed in 2010 when WestCare-affiliated Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva and Swain County Hospital in Bryson City became affiliated with Haywood Regional […]
Sure sign of Fall – West Asheville Tastee Freeze closes for season
We caught the setting sun and one of the last ice cream cones of the season on the Patton Avenue Tastee Freeze. They have closed for the season, and look forward to seeing everyone in the Spring.
Political advertising gets ugly, expensive
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Nathan Ramsey is no stranger to politics — and it’s a good thing he’s got a sense of humor. A Fairview attorney and dairy farmer, Ramsey spent eight years on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, battling it out as a lone Republican. But in his new […]