Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: UNC Asheville officials are in discussions they hope lead to the purchase of up to nearly 19 acres of the old Highland Hospital property for expansion of the campus. The state budget approved by legislators last month includes $2 million for the university to acquire more land. […]
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Mayoral candidate Martin Ramsey urges support for ‘Mountain Moral Monday’ rally
Here’s the press release from Asheville Mayoral candidate Martin Ramsey: ASHEVILLE, NC, Aug. 5th, 2013 – Throughout the past year the NAACP, civic, women’s rights, LGBT rights, labor groups and citizens from all walks of life have convened on the statehouse in Raleigh to express their discontent and anger with policies of the General Assembly […]
AC-T: July nearly wettest month in Asheville history
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Many people will remember July 2013 for all the rainy days, torrential downpours and scattered thunderstorms. That’s appropriate considering it has never rained so much in the month of July, according to the National Weather Service. In fact, rarely has it rained so much in any month. […]
Mission Hospital recognized for exceptional employee wellness programs
Press release From Mission Health: Asheville, N.C. (Aug. 1, 2013) – Mission Hospital has received the NC Prevention Partners 2013 Gold Medal, Gold Apple and Gold Star Awards in acknowledgement of its exceptional employee wellness programs. Mission Hospital met the NC Prevention Partners standards for all three of its gold awards, which include recognition for […]
Community invited to expanded RiverLink volunteer orientation sessions
Press release From RiverLink: Asheville, NC — Everyone interested in the French Broad River or associated with RiverLink needs to know about Wilma Dykeman – the person for whom the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay is named. On Wednesday, August 14, at 10:00 a.m., Jim Stokely, one of Wilma Dykeman’s two sons, will give a presentation on […]
Park Ridge Health announces health events for Aug. 5-11
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 8/5/13 – 8/11/13 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Events & Classes Blood Drive Wednesday, August 7 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. On mobile units near the Emergency Department entrance In partnership with The Blood Connection, Park Ridge Health invites all […]
Mission Health donates more than $25,000 to tornado victims in Oklahoma
Press release From Mission Health: On May 20, an EF-5 tornado tore through the town of Moore, Okla., and left hundreds of lives changed forever. Among those in the path of the storm were the employees of Moore Medical Center, a community hospital of Norman Regional Health System. Employees from Mission Health, based in Asheville, […]
Eblen Charities invites community to participate in Tools for Schools drive
Press release From Eblen Charities: Summer is winding down which means thousands of students will again be filing through the hallways of schools all across our community. Refreshed, students and teachers will be excited and anxious to embark on another school year. Many, however, may find their book bags, back packs and classroom supply closets […]
City of Asheville, Land of Sky, feds mark 4th anniversary of Sustainable Communities partnership
From the Environmental Protection Agency: ATLANTA – On Thursday, the City of Asheville, Land-of-Sky Regional Council and federal partners observed the fourth anniversary of the Partnership for Sustainable Communities—an initiative to focus resources from multiple federal agencies to help meet economic, environmental and community needs. Since the program began, more than $12.43 million has been […]
‘Mountain Moral Monday’ rally to feature Rev. Dr. William Barber Aug. 5
Here’s the press release from organizers: ASHEVILLE – On Monday August 5 from 5-6:30 p.m., a coalition of WNC groups will host Mountain Moral Monday, a non-partisan event to highlight the abuse of power and cruel policies coming out of the N.C. statehouse. The event will take place at Pack Square Park and will feature […]
Asheville’s Mary “Cissy” Majebe appointed to state acupuncture board by Gov. McCrory
Press release from the office of North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory Raleigh- The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today: Acupuncture Licensing Board Dr. Mary Majebe (Buncombe County) – Majebe is the founder and director of Chinese Acupuncture and Herbology Clinic in Asheville. The clinic has been in operation since 1985. Majebe […]
Craft Fair underway at Biltmore Village today, Sunday
Press release from New Morning Gallery& Bellagio 41st Annual Village Art & Craft Fair August 3-4, 2013 Saturday, 10:00am-7:00 pm Sunday, Noon to 6:00 pm The Village Art & Craft Fair is always the first full weekend in August. This year, (2013) it’s the 3rd and 4th. The Village Art and Craft Fair is a […]
Eight WNC counties post double-digit unemployment, Carolina Public Press reports
While, at 7.1 percent, the Asheville metropolitan statistical area posted the best of North Carolina’s 14 MSA’s, most of Western North Carolina saw a rise in unemployment. From Carolina Public Press Data released by the N.C. Department of Commerce Tuesday, [July 30], showed that more than half of the state’s 18 westernmost counties saw unemployment […]
North Caroilna’s in the top 10 for farmers markets, USDA reports
Aug. 4 marks the start of National Farmers Market Week, the USDA reports. The agency provides a search tool for finding any of the more than 8,000 farmers markets in the United States — including 229 in North Carolina (California is No. 1, with 759 markets). The USDA also notes there’s been a 50 percent […]
Junior League of Asheville to hold recruitment event
From a press release: Junior League of Asheville Announces Recruitment Event The next recruitment event for the Junior League of Asheville is scheduled for Monday, August 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Wedge Brewing Company, which is at 125B Roberts St. in the Rivers Arts District. The event is free and open to women who […]
Air Quality forecast: MODERATE for Saturday, Aug. 3
Saturday, Aug. 3 is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Buncombe County. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. This means there are no health impacts expected when air quality is in […]
NC GOP condemns TV host and syndicated writer D.G. Martin
Here’s the press release from the N.C. Republican Party, condemning UNC-TV Host and syndicated writer D.G. Martin. Some of Martin’s commentary’s have previously been published on the Xpress. Taxpayer Funded UNC-TV Host Compares North Carolina Republicans to Nazi’s North Carolina Republicans Condemn Statement and Call for Apology and Suspension Less than one week after the […]
The Mountaineer: Haywood County superintendent wins regional award
From the Mountaineer: Anne G. Garrett, superintendent of Haywood County Schools, has been named the Region 8 Superintendent of the Year.
WCU’s Ladies Love Football event returns
From Catamount Sports: Western Carolina athletic department announces the return of Catamount 101: Ladies Love Football hosted by head coach Mark Speir on August 9 at E.J. Whitmire Stadium/Bob Waters Field from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. This ladies-only preseason clinic is sponsored by Catamount Clothing & Gifts and MedWest.
Black Mountain News: Charges dropped in murder 1990 murder case
From Black Mountain News: Prosecutors are dropping a murder indictment against a Henderson County man after discovering an old change in the law prevents pursuit of the charge in an assault that occurred more than 22 years ago.
C-T: Judge orders records regarding allegations against Chief Anderson, son’s charges
From Citizen-Times: A judge ordered prosecutors Thursday to turn over all records relating to charges against police Chief William Anderson’s son and allegations the chief tried to coerce an officer into making false statements about the case.