News Bulletins
Black Mountain News: Veteran Christmas card drive started by student
From Black Mountain News: The cards were the idea of 9-year-old Katryn Cole, a fourth-grader at Glen Arden Elementary School. She drew the picture, made copies and along with some friends colored all 250 cards.
The Mountaineer: MedWest Haywood undergoes renovations
From The Mountaineer: The hospital at MedWest Haywood is getting a makeover. The entire fourth floor is being remodeled to better serve patients and visitors.
Black Mountain News: Officials say campaign donations originated from illegal gambling
From Black Mountain News: A checking account used last year to make $235,000 in donations to the campaigns of dozens of North Carolina politicians contained the laundered proceeds of a criminal gambling enterprise, according to Oklahoma’s top law enforcement official.
WLOS: Police search for wanted Transylvania Co. fugitive
From WLOS: The search is on for a wanted fugitive in Transylvania County.
Arendale Holdings buys out Cliffs Partners, expands commitment in Carolinas
Press release from Arendale Holdings TRAVELERS REST, SC – Jacksonville, FL-based Arendale Holdings announced Friday that it has closed the transaction to acquire the shareholder interests of SunTx Urbana and The Carlile Group led by Steve and Penny Carlile to become the sole owner and manager of The Cliffs Communities. With the acquisition, Arendale and […]
HeartSpeak empathy practice group welcomes new members
Empathy practice group begins Jan. 9 From Cathy Holt: Cathy Holt, local writer and teacher of nonviolent communication techniques, invites members of the community to drop in any Thursday evening starting Jan. 9 for a chance to give and receive empathy, practice and hone communication skills, and spend some time in heart coherence. It will […]
The Market Place Restaurant: Vote for the James Beard Foundation awards
Vote Chef William Dissen for Best Chef Southeast From The Market Place Restaurant: Calling all opinionated diners! It’s that time of the year again…to vote for the James Beard Foundation Awards! VOTE CHEF WILLIAM DISSEN for BEST CHEF SOUTHEAST! Click HERE to vote. The Market Place Restaurant, and Asheville, appreciate your support…this is a prestigious […]
Mora jewelry boutique announces new ownership
Press Release Mora Designer Jewelry Marthe Le Van and Joanna Gollberg, founders of the contemporary jewelry boutique Mora, are pleased to announce the transition of their award-winning retail store from an equal partnership to sole ownership by Marthe Le Van beginning January 1, 2014. Joanna Gollberg’s distinctive jewelry will continue to be a highlight of […]
New Economy to screen Alperovitz film with discussion
Press Release Co-Creating The New Economy Our next Co-creating the New Economy event will be a free showing of a new film by Gar Alperovitz, The Next American Revolution: Beyond Corporate Capitalism and State Socialism If you remember, Gar visited Asheville last April, speaking at Malaprops on his new book, What Then Must We Do […]
WLOS: Schools complete safety inspection after WLOS investigative report
From WLOS: Buncombe County officials say they have completed their most comprehensive school safety inspections.
City rain record beat by around 10 inches
From The Associated Press via WRAL: Slow-moving weather systems that led to washed-out crops and landslides have helped Asheville erase its record for yearly rainfall.
TDB: Tryon to host annual New Year’s Eve ball drop
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: With the help of a new Community Matters grant from the Polk County Community Foundation (PCCF), the Tryon Downtown Development Association (TDDA) will host the annual Tryon Midnight New Year’s Eve ball drop Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the clock tower and St. Luke’s Plaza in downtown Tryon.
Black Mountain News: Local teen wins gingerbread house competition
From Black Mountain News: Seventeen-year-old Lilli McFerrin placed second in the teen division in the annual gingerbread house competition sponsored by the Grove Park Inn.
WLOS: Weaverville man wins lottery after purchasing Christmas Eve ticket
From WLOS: A customer at the CitiStop Convenience store in Weaverville purchased a $10 Holiday Gold scratch-off ticket on Christmas Eve and won a million bucks.
National first at Mission Health: Surgeons implant first vascular devices in U.S. trial
Press release from Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 26, 2013) – In late November, two vascular surgeons performed the first two cases in a national endovascular stent-graft trial that could pave the way for the new device receiving Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for use in the United States. The two procedures, performed at […]
Med-West medical director to be honored at Sylva ceremony
Press Release Four Seasons Compassion for Life Respected physician and western North Carolina hospice and palliative care pioneer Ron Fisher, M.D., will be honored by Four Seasons Compassion for Life, Highlands, peers and colleagues as he retires as medical director of Med-West Health Systems, Sylva, after 27 years of distinguished service. An informal, drop in […]
Park Ridge Health: Arden Community Health Fair scheduled for Jan. 19 and 20
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (December 23, 2013) – Park Ridge Health and Arden Adventist Church will present the 10th Annual Arden Community Health Fair on Sunday, January 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. and Monday, January 20, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. The fair will take place at the Arden […]
17 Van Winkle attorneys listed among 2014 best in U.S.
Here’s the press release from the Van Winkle Law Firm: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (December 23, 2013) – The Van Winkle Law Firm announced 17 attorneys have been named to the 2014 list of The Best Lawyers in America. Van Winkle attorneys honored in 2014 includve Jones P. Byrd, Sr., Dale A. Curriden, Roy Davis, Cynthia W. […]
AC-T: A new and improved McCormick Field?
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: In a future envisioned by several entities, a renovated McCormick Field could serve as the centerpiece of downtown Asheville’s south slope redevelopment, a bustling area surrounded by bars, restaurants and other businesses, spurring tourism and economic development. All the idea needs is a definitive plan — and […]
Bike Love cometh
Here’s the information via the Asheville on Bikes email newsletter: Bike Love cometh! Save the date: Bike Love returns to ISIS Restaurant & Music Hall on Saturday, February 22. AoB has grown a lot in the past year, and Bike Love is no exception. Did you enjoy the maps and bike plans on display last […]