Pharmaceutical executive to kick off WCU College of Business speaker series Aug. 29 CULLOWHEE – Roland Johnson, chairman, chief executive officer and founder of Piedmont Pharmaceuticals of Greensboro, will launch the “Insights and Reflections” speaker series sponsored by Western Carolina University’s College of Business. The talk, part of a College of Business fall semester kick-off […]
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NCDHHS announces flu shot policy to protect patients, residents in state facilities
Press release From the North Carolina DHHS: Raleigh, N.C. – N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos, M.D., has directed leaders of the Division’s 14 state operated health care facilities to implement a mandatory flu vaccination policy for its 10,000 employees as well as volunteers in anticipation of this year’s flu season. […]
Mountain Oasis announces its finalized lineup
Earlier this week, Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit announced its final round of artists additions, including Deltron 3030 (collaboration between Dan the Automator, Del the Funky Homosapien, and Kid Koala), King Britt Presents Fhloston Paradigm featuring Pia Ercole, XXYYXX, PANTyRAiD, Rudimental, Darkside (Nicholas Jarr and Dave Harrington), Baths, Claude VonStroke, The Orb, Raime, How To […]
UNCA to offer LSAT prep courses starting Oct. 23
Press release From UNCA News Services: Registration is now open for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) prep classes offered beginning in October by the Asheville Graduate Center. Classes will meet on the UNC Asheville campus. The LSAT prep course will meet on Wednesday evenings from 6-8:30 p.m. for six consecutive weeks, beginning October 23. […]
Turn the town teal
Asheville’s 4th annual Turn The Towns Teal event is part of a national campaign to promote awareness of ovarian cancer and its silent symptoms. The disease is also overlooked and misdiagnosed. “Volunteers tie ribbons throughout town centers and distribute symptom cards during the month of September which is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month,” says the […]
New family nurse practitioner joins Angel Primary Care
Press release From Angel Medical Center: Angel Primary Care is pleased to announce the addition of Melanie Denny to our staff as a Family Nurse Practitioner and she brings her clinical experience with both adults and children to the practice. Her early nursing career includes five years in several US Army medical facilities, including time […]
AC Entertainment and ADA hosting Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit info meeting
AC Entertainment and the Asheville Downtown Association are hosting an informational meeting to discuss how businesses can engage with Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit attendees. The meeting will take place Wednesday, August 28 from 6-8pm at The Mill Room, 66 Asheland Avenue. Meet with representatives from festival organizers, AC Entertainment, and learn more about the […]
Meadows sends letter encouraging House leadership to defund Obamacare
Here’s the press release from the office of Rep. Mark Meadows: Washington, D.C. – Representative Mark Meadows (NC-11) released the following statement after sending a letter to Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Eric Cantor encouraging them to defund Obamacare through the appropriations process. “Obamacare is not ready, and the way it is being implemented […]
Times-News: Henderson County School Education Foundation fundraising card goes digital
From the Times-News: Story by Nancy Tanker The Henderson County Education Foundation is bringing its fundraising into the digital age, replacing coupon books with a discount card whose benefits are detailed on a website, through iPhone and Android apps, and on Facebook. The card will be for sale at local schools in September.
News & Observer: McCrory calls legislators back for veto session
From the News & Observer: Story by Rob Christensen RALEIGH — Gov. Pat McCrory on Thursday called for a veto override session of the legislature for Sept. 3, to consider two bills dealing with the drug testing of welfare recipients and immigration.
Health report released for CTS of Asheville site
From the Department of Health and Human Services: Raleigh, N.C. – The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Public Health has completed a health consultation for the CTS of Asheville, Inc. site (Former CTS of Asheville Mills Gap Road Site and CTS Plant Site) in Buncombe County. The report is now available […]
Lake Lure Olympiad starts today
From the Lake Lure Olympiad: LAKE LURE, N.C. (August 8, 2013): Considered by athletes as one of the most scenic race weekends on any calendar, the views at the ninth annual Lake Lure Olympiad will take your breath away if the climbs don’t first. Anchored by a “3 Races in 3 Days Challenge,” with the […]
Asheville’s First PuppyFest
From PuppyFest Asheville, N.C. (August 19, 2013) – PuppyFest, a huge contest called “American Idol with Paws,” will debut at the U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville, North Carolina, on Saturday, September 28, 2013, 11am-7pm. It was created by Asheville radio/TV personality Joshua P. Warren, who will produce the event with J.R. Yarnall of the Asheville […]
USA Today covers WE DO campaign
From USA Today: MARSHALL, N.C. — Two women, hoping that a county official here would issue them a marriage license as an act of conscience, were denied the document for a second time Wednesday. North Carolina law prohibits same-sex marriages here and in 36 other states, but Amanda Hilty and Loraine Allen and their supporters […]
The Mountaineer: Waynesville flags burned
From The Mountaineer: Vandals struck a Main Street business overnight Wednesday by burning two American Flags.
Black Mountain News: Two Weaverville men could face 45 years in prison for counterfeiting
From Black Mountain News: Two Weaverville men face federal counterfeiting charges, including one who authorities say tried to eat bogus bills he had hidden in his shoe when they were caught by police.
McDowell News: Old Fort repair shop employee charged with felony larceny of a motor vehicle
From McDowell News: Capt. Ricky Crisp of the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office charged Nicholas Jay Beddingfield, 33, of Catawba River Road in Old Fort, with felony larceny of a motor vehicle. He was taken into custody in lieu of a $15,000 bond.
HDR: Accomplished neurosurgeon spoke at Hickory rally
From Hickory Daily Record: Noted neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson and other speakers sounded a rallying cry for retooled education and reverence to God at Hickory Metro Convention Center on Thursday night. More than 500 people gathered to hear Carson, the Rev. Mark Harris and US Senate Chaplain Barry Black tell their tales of triumph through […]
The Mountaineer: Disaster training to be held at Haywood Community College
From The Mountaineer: Traffic around Haywood Community College may be redirected or delayed Saturday, Aug. 24th, due to a training exercise involving multiple law enforcement and emergency management agencies.
The Charlotte Observer: ACT exam scores fall
From The Charlotte Observer: North Carolina parents and educators are getting a clearer picture of how prepared high school students are for college-level work, and the answer is that students on average are below their peers nationwide.
WLOS: Apartment residents complaining of bed bugs
From WLOS: People who live in the Garden Apartments on South French Broad Avenue in Asheville say they have bed bugs.