From the Hendersonville Times-News Story by Leigh Kelley BREVARD — During his inauguration Friday as the 13th president of Brevard College, David C. Joyce emphasized that the focus of higher education at any college or university is the people who teach and the people who learn.
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Local breweries to release new speciality brews
From the Hendersonville Times-News Story by Gary Glancy CHICO, Calif. — In just two weeks, more than a dozen Western North Carolina breweries plan to unveil a pair of unique specialty beers they devised and produced in a collaborative effort orchestrated by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. In late June, about 25 representatives from Asheville-area breweries […]
Author Meg Hirshberg to speak at upcoming Family Business Forum
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services Meg Cadoux Hirshberg, author of “For Better or For Work: A Survival Guide for Entrepreneurs and Their Families,” will speak about balancing family life and a family business, at the next meeting of UNC Asheville’s Family Business Forum. This event begins at 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, in […]
Tour examines challenges facing Asheville City Schools next Friday
Press release From Asheville City Schools On Friday, October 19th, leaders of Asheville’s business, education and public sectors will board a bus and ride to Isaac Dickson Elementary School, Asheville Middle School, and Asheville High School. The purpose of this excursion is to learn about challenges facing our schools as a result of budget cutbacks. […]
Asheville School girls tennis team remains undefeated
Press release From Asheville School ASHEVILLE, NC (October 12, 2012) With the addition of new tennis courts and a new coach this summer, Asheville School’s girls’ tennis team also has a new record — an undefeated season. Asheville School is thrilled about the team’s 8-0 record this fall. Almost every girl on the team returned […]
Author Jason Metaxas coming to Hendersonville Oct. 28-30
Full announcement from Kanuga Conferences: HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — Eric Metaxas, the New York Times best-selling author of Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy and Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery, will keynote the upcoming Lansing Lee Conference at Kanuga Conferences in Hendersonville, N.C. from October 28 – 30, 2012. Metaxas’ keynote […]
WNC Alliance, other groups seek groundwater cleanup
From the Southern Environmental Law Center: CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—Conservation groups today asked the N.C. Environmental Management Commission to require Progress Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Carolinas to clean up groundwater contaminated by old, unlined coal ash lagoons at 14 coal-fired power plants that have been leaking toxic substances for decades. Coal ash is the toxic […]
Meg Turner selected as BCS Principal of the Year
From Buncombe County Schools: Her fellow district principals have chosen Margaret “Meg” Turner, Principal of Owen High as the 2012-13 BCS Wells Fargo Principal of the Year. Turner has served Buncombe County Schools as Assistant Principal at Owen High from 2001-03 and Cane Creek Middle from 2003-05. In 2005 she was named Principal of Buncombe […]
Land of Sky Executive Director joins credit union advisory council
From Local Government Federal Credit Union: RALEIGH, NC (10/12/12) — Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU) proudly announces the addition of Joe McKinney to its Biltmore Advisory Council, which comprises Buncombe, Haywood and Madison counties. McKinney, who is the executive director of Land-of-Sky Regional Council, will be an integral part of LGFCU’s volunteer-driven initiative not […]
Gov. Perdue appoints Susan Dotson-Smith to District Court
From the Office of the Governor: RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue today appointed Susan Dotson-Smith to the District Court bench for the 28th Judicial District which covers Buncombe County. She will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Rebecca Knight. “Susan will do an outstanding job on the District Court bench,” said Gov. […]
Activist and author David Swanson in Asheville Oct. 26
Nothing More Evil: Confronting the Military Industrial complex An evening with author, activist and speaker David Swanson October 26, 2012, 7 – 9:30 p.m. Rooftop Room, Battery Park Apartments, 1 Battle Square, Asheville, NC
Mars Hill students participate in One Million Bones project
Press release From Mars Hill It’s only clay. And yet, each clay “bone” represents the lives of men, women, boys and girls who are victims of violence and genocide worldwide. Mars Hill College students are participating in a nationwide project called One Million Bones, a collaborative art installation designed to recognize the millions of victims […]
Park Ridge Health physician to give peripheral neuropathy presentation
Press release From Park Ridge Health Hendersonville, N.C. (October 9, 2012) – Peripheral neuropathy involves damage to the nerves that send signals to and from the brain and spinal cord. At least 20 million people in the United States are affected by this condition. Park Ridge Health welcomes the public to attend the free presentation […]
UNCA Career and Graduate School Fair Set for Oct. 16
Press release from UNC Asheville News Services The Career and Graduate School Fair offers a chance to meet local employers and representatives of graduate schools in the region. The fair, sponsored by UNC Asheville’s Career Center, takes place from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 in the Kimmel Arena concourse at the Sherrill Center. The […]
Three Buncombe County residents receive awards from Warren Wilson College
Press release From Warren Wilson Three Buncombe County residents are among the recipients of awards given by the Warren Wilson College Alumni Association at the college’s 2012 Homecoming. Award recipients included Bob Washel of Swannanoa, Distinguished Alumni Award, who recently retired from Buncombe County Schools after 40 years of service; Dr. Hugh Verner of Asheville, […]
NC Policy Watch remembers Dr. Bill Friday
Flags have been lowered to half-staff. Tributes are pouring in from all over the political and academic worlds. North Carolina lost a giant with the passing of long-time UNC president Bill Friday at the age of 92 this week. From NC Policy Watch by Chris Fizsimon This doesn’t really seem like a day for the […]
Charles George VA Medical Center to offer free 3-hour relaxation program
Press release From Charles George VA Medical Center “A Peaceful Time for the Healing Warrior,” a free 3-hour relaxation session, will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 20, in the Trailer in the Woods behind the Charles George VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Rd., Asheville. This program is sponsored by the VA and […]
Mission Foundation receives grant from EPA
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 11, 2012) – Mission Health is pleased to announce its receipt of $98,563 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – one of two such grants awarded in the Southeast. The grant, which was awarded to the Mission Foundation, will support the continuation and expansion of Mission […]
Henderson County to receive $6 million to fix Seven Falls infastructure
From the Hendersonville Times-News Story by Emily Weaver Henderson County has reached a $6 million settlement with Lexon Insurance Co. to fix infrastructure in the stalled Seven Falls development, originally marketed as a 1,400-acre golf course community just south of Etowah. County Attorney Russ Burrell said the settlement, including money received from Kentucky-based Lexon and […]
West Buncombe Elementary third graders raise $1,500 for local Make-A-Wish® kids
Press release From Make-A-Wish® Central and Western North Carolina Asheville, NC (October 11, 2012) – “The Soaring Eagles,” a fundraising team started by West Buncombe Elementary third grade teacher, Michelle Ramsey, has raised more than $1500 in honor of three Make-A-Wish® Central & Western North Carolina Wish Kids – Gabrielle, Sydney and Katelyn. Aside from […]
Republican candidate for Register of Deeds offers reward to find sign vandals
Here’s the info from Republican Pat Cothran, via her Facebook page. She’s challenging incumbent Democrat Drew Reisinger in the race to be Buncombe County’s register of deeds. $500 reward for verifiable proof of theft or vandalism of my campaign signs. So far the culprits have been centered in the Leicester area and on Sardis Road […]