Press release From Park Ridge Health Hendersonville, N.C. (November 5, 2012) – Krishna Das, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., has been named for the third year in a row as one of the Best Doctors in America by Best Doctors, Inc. Only 5 percent of physicians in the United States are selected for this list after an impartial, […]
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City rolling out LED lights Nov. 12
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – Beginning Monday, Nov. 12, the city will move into the third and final phase of the streetlight upgrade program in which traditional bulbs will be upgraded to LED fixtures. When complete in June 2013 all roads in city limits except Department of Transportation roads will be […]
Climbing PoeTree to Perform Nov. 13 at UNCA
Press release from UNC Asheville News Service Climbing PoeTree – the duo of spoken word artists Alixa Garcia and Naima Penniman – will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 at UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium. Climbing PoeTree probes themes of social, environmental and racial justice, and spiritual expansion, incorporating stories of courage and love in […]
“Ascension,” Painting Exhibit by Katie Linamen, to Open at UNCA
Press release from UNC Asheville News Service “Ascension,” an exhibit of paintings by UNC Asheville senior Katie Linamen will open with a reception at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9 in UNC Asheville’s Owen Hall, Second Floor Gallery. Linamen says her exhibit tries to “capture the power, vitality and finesse of the female body in […]
UNCA dance program hosts 15th annual “Everybody Can-Can” show
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services UNC Asheville’s Dance Program will host its 15th annual benefit performance, “Everybody Can-Can,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, in UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium. The evening will feature premiere performances showcasing the rich variety of dance at UNC Asheville in technique, composition and repertory. More than 70 dancers […]
Next N.C. governor gets generous new powers
Starting with the power to fill 1,000 state government jobs — up from about 400 in previous administrations — the North Carolina governor elected on Tuesday has been handed a large goody bag by the retiring N.C. General Assembly.
Park Ridge Health announces classes and events for Nov. 5-11
Press release From Park Ridge Health Upcoming Classes and Events To pre-register for any of these free events, please call 855.PRH.LIFE. Surviving the Onslaught of Holiday Food Monday, November 12 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. FREE At The Health Adventure( Biltmore Square Mall) While the holidays are a joyous time, they can also be stressful and […]
Campground improvements at Crowders Mountain State Park begin Nov. 5
Press release From the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources RALEIGH – A project to enlarge and improve campgrounds at Crowders Mountain State Park is scheduled to begin Nov. 5, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. The group and family backpack campgrounds will be closed beginning Nov. 5. Depending on construction […]
N.C. Division of Water Quality awarded more than $1 million in federal grants
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The Health Adventure announces Super Science Saturday events for November
Press release From the Health Adventure Super Science Saturdays at The Health Adventure in November Asheville, N.C. (November 2, 2012) – On Saturday, November 3rd, get your thinking caps on for an afternoon of math puzzles, games and problem solving during Table Top Math at The Health Adventure! The whole family can work together to […]
Kohl’s funds pet therapy program at Mission Children’s Hospital for seventh year
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 1, 2012) – For the seventh year in a row, the Paws on a Mission pet therapy program at Mission Children’s Hospital has been awarded a grant from Kohl’s Department Stores, a gift which will be celebrated Thurs., Nov. 1, 2012, from 4 to 6 p.m. at […]
Western Carolina Medical Society receives $150,000 grant for its PACT program
Press release From the Western Carolina Medical Society The Western Carolina Medical Society’s PACT (Project Access(r) Community Transitions) program was awarded a $150,000.00 grant from the Community Benefit Program of Mission Hospital for the 2013 fiscal year, beginning October 1, 2012. “WCMS is responding to the challenge of an uncertain healthcare environment by recalibrating the […]
Director of U.S. Special Envoy Office to speak at UNCA, will provide update on Sudan crisis
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services Larry Andre, director of the U.S. Special Envoy Office to Sudan, just returned from that country, will provide an update on ongoing crisis there which has caused the displacement of 900,000 people in the past year. His talk is sponsored by the World Affairs Council, the UNC Asheville […]
2012 Inaugural Social Thinking in the Mountains Conference begins today
Press release From Buncombe County Schools The Autism and Behavior Outreach Services staff at Buncombe County Schools will be hosting the 2012 Inaugural Social Thinking in the Mountains Conference on Friday, November 2 and Saturday November 3 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Alumni Hall in the Highsmith Student Union at UNC Asheville. […]
Mission Health appoints Sonya B. Greck as senior vice president of operations
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 1, 2012) – Today Mission Health announced the appointment of Sonya B. Greck, RN, as Senior Vice President of Operations. In this capacity, Greck will be responsible for integrating Mission Health’s patient care activities and other operational matters on a systemwide basis. Ms. Greck has previously served […]
Women’s rights activist Selma James to speak at UNCA next week
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services Selma James, founder of the International Wages for Housework Campaign, will speak at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 in UNC Asheville’s Karpen Hall, Room 243. The event is free and open to the public. James, now 81 years old, has been a women’s rights activist since the early […]
Asheville High School band invited to perform at Presidential Inaugural Festival
Press release From Janet Everson Under the tutelage of William Talley III AHS Band Director, the award winning Asheville High School Band has been invited to perform at the Presidential Inaugural Festival in January 2012. They are one of few bands from across the country to receive such a prestigious invitation. Last fall the Cougar […]
McDowell County child abuse investigation: child remains in critical condition at Mission
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 1, 2012) Mission Hospital confirmed today that Lily Kerr, a twenty-month old baby girl, was admitted to Mission Hospital’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) on the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. “Prior to arrival, Lily had sustained traumatic brain injury and appeared to be brain dead […]
Asheville Fire Department: Change clocks and batteries on Nov. 4
Press release From the Asheville Fire Department Use this extra hour this weekend to remind family and friends to change their smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries and make a positive change in our community! Daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 4th, and marks the 25th anniversary of the Change Your Clock Change Your […]
Man pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in Mike’s Side Pocket killing
From WLOS: A Buncombe County man pleads guilty in connection with a deadly stabbing rampage in West Asheville. 53-year-old Stevie Davis pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter. Davis stabbed and killed Steven Wike after police say Wike stabbed Davis’s brother, Phillip, and another person to death. The stabbings happened at Mike’s Tavern in April 2012. Stevie […]
Friends of the Smokies organize hike along Smokemont Loop Trail
Friends of the Smokies Get out and Hike the Smokemont Loop Trail Fresh air, rushing waters and stunning vistas, it’s Fall and time to get out into our backyard national treasure, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Join Friends of the Smokies Thursday, November 15th, on the next guided “Classic Hikes of the Smokies” series as […]