Press release From Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (June 14, 2013) –The Park Ridge Health Foundation will host the 14th Annual Partners in Health Golf Classic presented by Southeastern Sports Medicine on Monday, Aug. 19, 2013 at Champion Hills in Hendersonville. Registration will begin at 9:45 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Spots […]
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Asheville Yoga Center to host inversions workshop on June 29
Press release From Asheville Yoga Center: Mado Hesselink will share her knowledge of inversions during an afternoon workshop at Asheville Yoga Center on June 29, 2013. Inverted postures are powerful yoga poses with a multitude of benefits, including increased core strength, improved posture and circulation, and mood elevation. The workshop is accessible to all levels […]
Brewing Basics workshop coming to Asheville
From Counter Culture Coffee: Counter Culture Coffee will offer its Brewing Basics education workshop in Asheville, Atlanta, Boston, Durham and NYC this month (see below for dates and addreses). The lab is part of Counter Culture’s Counter Intelligence program, created to educate both the industry and consumers on everything from the origins and history of […]
Foster grandparents needed
From the Land-of-Sky Regional Council Foster Grandparent program: Foster Grandparents are trusted mentors, confidants and friends to children in need. Foster Grandparents are 55 years of age or older and volunteer twenty hours of time a week. Their goal is to help children with special needs improve their reading, motor skills, temperament, and behavior. Their […]
McDowell County kicks off Operation Backpack
From Hickory Daily Record: School may have just gotten out for the summer, but one local group is already preparing for the up-and-coming school year. This year, the group will be kicking off its annual supply drive a little early to ensure that every child in need gets the necessary tools for learning.
UNC Asheville wins two national marketing awards
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville has earned two national awards presented by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), an international professional association for colleges and universities. The Communication and Marketing Department received the CASE, Circle of Excellence Silver Award for its integrated communication and branding program “Seriously Creative.” […]
Pat McCrory praises UNC energy efficiency
From The Associated Press via WRAL: Gov. Pat McCrory is praising a University of North Carolina system energy efficiency initiative estimated to save $25 million.
Buncombe County man sentenced for counterfeiting
From Citizen-Times: A judge sentenced a Buncombe County man to 30 months in federal prison for his role in a counterfeiting operation in which legitimate currency was bleached and imprinted with new images.
Dr. George Methven joins Blue Ridge Regional Hospital as OB/GYN
Press release From Mission Health: SPRUCE PINE, N.C. (June 14, 2013) – Blue Ridge Regional Hospital announces the appointment of George D. Methven, DO, Board Certified by the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists , as an obstetrics and gynecology physician. Dr. Methven will practice at Blue Ridge Medical Center campuses in Spruce Pine […]
NC Dept of Ag to host Asheville workshop on boosting ag exports
A N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services press release: Workshop in July aims to increase WNC ag exports RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will host a workshop July 16 in Asheville for agribusiness owners interested in exporting their products. The workshop, “Explore Exporting: The World is Waiting,” is customized […]
Buncombe officials seeking help locating residents possibly exposed to rabies
Here’s the press release from the Buncombe County Health and Human Services Department: Buncombe County health officials are seeking the public’s help in locating individuals who may have been exposed to a potentially rabid fox. An injured juvenile fox was found by a motorist at the intersection of Sardis Road and Sand Hill Road on […]
WNCA French Broad paddle trip begins Saturday
From a Western North Carolina Alliance press release: WNCA’s 2013 ‘Save the French Broad River Paddle Trip’ starts Saturday ASHEVILLE – The 2013 “Save the French Broad River Paddle Trip,” a nine-day journey down the storied waterway, kicks off Saturday morning at the river’s headwaters in Rosman. The Western North Carolina Alliance’s French Broad Riverkeeper, […]
Times-News: NC House budget proposal would continue funding Rural Center
From the Hendersonville Times-News By Emily Weaver: While the Senate aims to scrap the N.C. Rural Center and reorganize it under a new umbrella, the House version of the state’s spending plan, passed Thursday afternoon, keeps it the way it is and offers even more money to the agency in fiscal year 2014-15.
Park Ridge Health announces wellness events for June 17-23
Press Release From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 6/17/13 – 6/23/13 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Free Support Groups Henderson County Stroke/Aphasia Support Group Thursday, June 20 3 p.m. Park Ridge Home Health Office 895 Howard Gap Rd., Fletcher Support group offered to stroke survivors coping with an […]
Cradle of Forestry in America to host activities for National Pollinator Week
Press release from U.S. Forest Service: The Cradle of Forestry in America invites all ages to learn about insects and their relatives on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. This event will be held in and around the Cradle’s Forest Discovery Center and commemorates National Pollinator Week, June 17-23. Activities include pond […]
Author Khaled Hosseini to do reading, booksigning at Diana Wortham Theatre
Acclaimed author Khaled Hosseini will do a reading and booksigning of his third novel tonight, Friday, June 14, at 7 p.m. at Diana Wortham Theatre. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from Malaprops bookstore. Read XpressA&E editor Alli Marshall’s review of And the Mountains Echoed here.
FEMA Study: Climate change to increase flood-prone areas in US
A study by the Federal Emergency Management Agency released this week finds that climate change may increase areas in the U.S. prone to flooding by up 45 percent by the end of the century. The report says that this will vastly increase costs for the agency’s National Flood Insurance Program. From Mother Jones news: The […]
Green Building Council to host networking shindig June 27
A press release from the The Western North Carolina Green Building Council (WNCGBC) announcing its Annual Networking Extravaganza: The WNCGBC Extravaganza is on Thursday, June 27, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Highland Brewery. This annual event recognizes the past years accomplishments of the WNCGBC and promotes green building practices in Western North Carolina. […]
Free trolley service offered from downtown to RiverMusic tonight
Free trolley service will be offered from downtown to RiverMusic this evening with Gray Line Trolley (the red trolley). A change was made to the schedule and there will be just one pick up point in downtown in front of the Aloft Hotel. Park easily in the Biltmore Ave. parking deck, enjoy a drink or […]
Citizen-Times: West Asheville experiencing power outages
According to the Citizen-Times, power is out in parts of West Asheville after a fallen tree damaged a transformer.
Gov. Pat McCrory in Asheville for CIBO event June 21
Full announcement (in all caps, no less), from the Council of Independent Business Owners: ALL CIBO MEMBERS WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR PAT MCCRORY WILL BE JOINING US FOR THE NEXT CIBO POWER LUNCH FRIDAY, JUNE 21st AT MAGNOLIA’S RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW…