Press release From the North Buncombe Middle School Parent Teacher Organization North Buncombe Middle School PTO is pleased to present the 1st annual North Buncombe Chilly Challenge 8K timed race and 1 mile fun run on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 10 a.m. The rolling hill course starts at North Buncombe Middle School in Weaverville […]
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NC Justice Center: groups say Medicaid expansion means jobs, coverage, lower premiums
Full announcement from the NC Justice Center: RALEIGH (January 31, 2013) – North Carolina Senate leaders declared yesterday and passed a bill out of commitee this morning saying that North Carolina must reject federal grant money to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. This expansion is 100 percent paid for by federal money over […]
McCrory: Medicaid audit shows need for reforms
Full announcement from the Office of the Governor: Raleigh, N.C. – Today, Governor Pat McCrory welcomed a recent independent audit of the state’s Medicaid program by State Auditor Beth Wood and highlighted the need to address cost control and accountability issues in the program through proactive reforms. “This audit should be a concern for every […]
NCDOT will hold Jan. 31 workshop on proposed I26 changes
Here’s the press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold an informational workshop from 4-7 p.m. on Jan. 31 on proposed improvements to 22.2 miles of Interstate 26 from U.S. 25 in Henderson County to I-40 in Buncombe County. The workshop will be at the Western […]
Asheville Arts Council throws annual membership drive, fundraiser
Here’s the info via the Asheville Area Arts Council email newsletter: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 7:30-10:00pm The ARTERY Located at 346 Depot Street, in the River Arts District The Asheville Area Arts Council invites you to SHARE THE LOVE. SHARE THE LOVE is our Annual Membership and Friend-Raiser Party! Please join us, and bring a […]
Blue Ridge Parkway vista and historic trail protected near Spruce Pine
Here’s the press release from the Conservation Trust for North Carolina: The Conservation Trust for North Carolina (CTNC) recently purchased a property that contains an important portion of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (OVT) near the Orchard at Altapass, and which is highly visible from the Blue Ridge Parkway. The 128-acre property in McDowell […]
Jim James: It’s my life’s work to turn people onto Seth Kauffman of Floating Action
In a recent interview published in Rolling Stone magazine, My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James offers effusive praise for local musician Seth Kauffman and his band, Floating Action. James’ record label co-released the band’s latest album, Fake Blood with Asheville’s Harvest Recordings. Kauffman had a big year last year full of festival dates and other […]
Public invited to free seminars about new treatment for depression
Press release From Park Ridge Health Hendersonville, N.C. (January 14, 2012) – Dr. William Simons of Park Ridge Center for Mood Disorders will offer free presentations about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a revolutionary new treatment for depression. This non-invasive treatment is being used at top medical centers including Mayo Clinic, UCLA, Cleveland Clinic and UNC. […]
Part of Sweeten Creek Road closed due to flooding
According to the city of Asheville’s official Twitter feed, at 4:50 p.m. Sweeten Creek Road is closed from Caribou to Biltmore due to flooding.
Transit delays due to flooding
From the city of Asheville: All Routes On January 30th, 2013, as of 4:00pm, due to flooding, delays and detours may occur without further notice. Until Weather Permits S1 On January 30th, 2013 as of 4:00pm – Detoured off of Lodge St. and London Rd. S1 will use, inbound and outbound, Hendersonville Rd. to West […]
Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation increases scholarship award for Mars Hill College
Press release From Mars Hill College MARS HILL COLLEGE RECEIVES FUNDS FROM THE LETTIE PATE WHITEHEAD FOUNDATION Mars Hill College has received $135,000 from the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation of Atlanta, GA to go to scholarships for Christian women residing in southeastern states. This is an increase of $15,000 over last year’s funding. Fifty students […]
WNC Agricultural Options grants boost farm profits
Press release from WNC Agricultural Options Grants boost farm profits, sustain businesses for future generations. Projects include innovative hydroponic fodder system, microprogation lab and no-till equipment. MILLS RIVER, N.C. —Western North Carolina farmers received $148,500 in WNC Agricultural Options grants to diversify their farm businesses in the 2013 growing season. The 28 grant recipients celebrated […]
From N.C. Sen. Jim Davis: Senators file bill to exempt N.C. from Affordable Care Act provisions
Media release From the desk of N.C. Sen. Jim Davis Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina Senate leaders introduced legislation Wednesday to opt out of participation in several costly provisions of the federal Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Senators Tom Apodaca (R-Henderson), Harry Brown (R-Onslow) and Bob Rucho (R-Mecklenburg) filed Senate Bill 2 to […]
Action for Children: New data highlights need for expanded Medicaid eligibility
Full announcement from Action for Children: Raleigh, NC) -New data show half of all North Carolina residents (49.9 percent) teeter on the edge of financial disaster with almost no savings to protect their families during a medical emergency or other financial crisis. The Assets & Opportunity Scorecard, an annual report from the Corporation for Enterprise […]
Apodaca co-sponsors bill to “opt out” of Medicaid expansion
Full announcement from NC Senate President Pro Tem’s Office: Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina Senate leaders introduced legislation Wednesday to opt out of participation in several costly provisions of the federal Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Senators Tom Apodaca (R-Henderson), Harry Brown (R-Onslow) and Bob Rucho (R-Mecklenburg) filed Senate Bill 4 to exempt […]
City holding emergency training at Grant Center
Announcement from the city of Asheville: City of Asheville Emergency Personnel and Department Directors are currently involved in an emergency response training exercise involving a mock emergency in and around the area of the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr., Southside Center, 285 Livingston Street. This is only an exercise and is intended to test and improve […]
AC-T: McHenry decries ‘backroom’ immigration deal
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: ASHEVILLE — The Republican congressman representing most of the city called an immigration reform plan emerging from a handful of U.S. senators “more backroom deal-making.” “What’s needed now is an open and fair legislative process, not more deals cut behind closed doors,” said U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, […]
Leicester group led by Chad Nesbitt calls for “war” on break-ins
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: A Leicester group is going to “war” against thieves who have targeted local homes and businesses for a rash of break-ins. “First of all, we want to make sure the drug dealers and addicts who are breaking into people’s homes realize the people out here have had […]
Elton John AIDS Foundation grants $15,000 to North Carolina AIDS Action Network
Press release From The Elton John AIDS Foundation will grant $50,000 to the North Carolina AIDS Action Network to support advocacy for policies that advance HIV testing, access to care, and reduction of HIV-related health disparities for key populations. “We’re grateful for the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s investment in the fight for the rights of […]
News & Observer: Teen pregnancy rate hits historic low in N.C.
News & Observer article By Renee Elder CHAPEL HILL — The teen pregnancy rate fell by 28 percent in North Carolina between 2003 and 2011, hitting a historic low for the age group and outpacing the nation’s average decline by a solid margin. Meanwhile, the portion of teens engaging in sexual behavior has remained about […]
Times-News: N.C. DOT to hold workshop to evaluate public opinion Jan. 30 about widening of I-26
Hendersonville Times-News article By Emily Weaver The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold an informational workshop Thursday to gauge public interest on a proposed project to widen Interstate 26 — a measure blocked by critics in the past. The $263 million project involves a multi-lane widening of 22.2 miles of I-26 from U.S. Highway 25 […]