Press release From Blue Ridge Community Health Services: Blue Ridge Community Health Services (BRCHS) is offering a Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, March 26th to those interested in hearing about the history of the organization, learning about community health centers, touring the medical facility and obtaining information about the Health Insurance Marketplace. The session is […]
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Park Ridge Health announces events for March 17 to 23
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Save the Date Diabetes Made Simple Thursday, March 27 10 – 11 a.m. Duke Room at Park Ridge Health At this Brunch & Learn event, learn about diabetes and the related topics of medication management, simple lifestyle changes and easy cooking tips. Presented by Aysha Inankur, M.D., and Michelle […]
New local business offers holistic approach to eye care
Press release From Integral Eyesight Improvement: Did you know that you can improve your own eyesight without glasses, contacts or surgery? A new local business called Integral Eyesight Improvement offers a holistic approach to eyecare that helps people of all ages prevent and even reverse many types of vision problems. “It all comes down to […]
Fletcher-based company Outrider raises funds to develop adaptive-use electric trike
Press release Fletcher-based company Outrider raises funds to develop adaptive-use electric trike Outrider USA Launches New Adaptive Use Electric Bike on Kickstarter Outrider’s adaptive use bike, the Horizon, is an all-terrain electric cycle that brings the joy of riding a bike to people with many different abilities, including many paraplegics and quadriplegics; 30 Day Kickstarter […]
April 2014 begins North Carolina Beer Month
Press Release From NC Craft Brewers Guild: RALEIGH, N.C. (March 12, 2014) — In recognition of North Carolina’s 100 craft breweries and their positive impact on the state’s economy, Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed April 2014 as “North Carolina Beer Month.” NC Beer Month, co-sponsored by the North Carolina Division of Tourism and the North […]
Smart Start celebrates Week of Young Child with concert
For immediate release In celebration of national Week of the Young Child, Smart Start of Buncombe County is hosting a family-friendly concert at the Orange Peel on Saturday, April 5, 2014 featuring Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. The concert is a fundraiser for Smart Start of Buncombe County, which funds local programs for young children, teachers […]
Asheville Area Arts Council Gallery hosts March programs
From Asheville Area Arts Council: Asheville Area Arts Council Gallery Located in the River Arts District at 346 Depot St. Asheville. Hours Tuesday-Saturday 11:00-4:00 p.m. Information about the AAAC programs and grant opportunities visit www.ashevillearts.com March 20-22 Creative Sector Summit: the region’s only annual arts advocacy, networking, and educational conference! Registration open! March 22 Creative […]
Counter Culture Coffee hosts ‘Sustainable Spring’ initiative
Press Release From Counter Culture Coffee: I wanted to pass along the most updated schedule for Counter Culture Coffee’s “Sustainable Spring” initiative, which is free and open to the public. This month-long series of events is designed to educate, explore and raise awareness about sustainability and green living and will take place every Friday throughout […]
Forest Service seeks comment in next phase of revising national forests plan
Press Release ASHEVILLE, N.C., March 12, 2014 — Kristin Bail, forest supervisor of the U.S. Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina, today announced that the agency has begun the next phase of revising the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests Land and Resource Management Plan (the Forest Plan). “We’ve received a large number of comments […]
Learning Community School presents ‘Annie’ on May 2-3
Press Release The Learning Community School The Learning Community School will present Annie, the classic Broadway musical featuring popular songs such as “Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” and “Tomorrow.” The production runs Friday, May 2nd, at 6:00 PM and Saturday, May 3rd, at 4:00 PM in Owen High School’s Auditorium. Tickets are $12 general admission/$6 for […]
SCORE announces free seminars for March
Press Release A-B Tech Community College Asheville SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, is part of a national nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of the nation’s small businesses. SCORE provides FREE professional guidance, information and support that is tailored to meet the needs of your business and your […]
Job and Internship Fair and Career Roundtable set for UNC Asheville
Press Release With two events focused on career development, job paths will be the focus at UNC Asheville on March 25. The Sherrill Center will host area businesses ready to hire during the day and the evening will feature a roundtable on careers for students in the humanities disciplines. More than 45 businesses are scheduled […]
Asheville professional chosen as North Carolina ‘Big Sister’ of the Year
Press Release Asheville, NC (March 7, 2014) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC has announced that Asheville resident Stacey Gellert has been awarded Big Sister of the Year for North Carolina. Stacey has been a Big Sister to Shybrea for almost nine years. Now in her senior year at Roberson High School, Shybrea has […]
Lab Results Confirm Norovirus Outbreak
Press Release Health officials at Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BC HHS) received confirmation Tuesday that specimens submitted for testing at the NC State Lab of Public Health were confirmed to be positive for norovirus. BC HHS staff have been working with a local school who has been particularly hard hit with this illness, […]
Cold front will result in gusty conditions this afternoon and tonight
All Western North Carolina counties are under a wind advisory until 6 a.m. Thursday, with sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph gusting to 55 mph, which could bring down trees and power lines, according to the Weather Service. The winds are connected to a cold front which will push temperatures lower beginning Wednesday afternoon. […]
Global health leader Njekwa Lumbwe to attend Hendersonville film premiere March 22
Press release From Four Seasons Compassion for Life: Global Health Leader Njekwa Lumbwe to Attend Hendersonville Premiere of “A Unified Presence” March 22 The short documentary features the inspiring cross-continental partnership of Four Seasons Compassion for Life, Flat Rock, and the Palliative Care Alliance of Zambia. Lumbwe will take questions after the screening. HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. […]
Buncombe Democratic Party leaders will fill Nesbitt’s seat April 3
Full announcement from the Buncombe County Democratic Party: While we remember and celebrate the life and accomplishments of Senator Martin Nesbitt, the Buncombe County Democratic Party prepares to nominate his successor to continue the strong legacy Nesbitt left. On Thursday April 3rd the Buncombe County Democratic Executive Committee shall hold a meeting to fill the […]
HT-N: Volunteers join effort to monitor water quality
The Environmental and Conservation Organization of Henderson County will hold “Biomonitoring Training” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 22 at Blue Ridge Community College and along Big Hungry River. The Hendersonville Times-News says that In the classroom, participants will learn the basics of stream ecology and watershed health, monitoring and sampling techniques and aquatic […]
WLOS: Group raising funds to preserve Vance Memorial
TV station WLOS reports that an effort is under way to raise money to help preserve the 75-foot tall Vance Memorial in Pack Square in downtown Asheville. The monument was erected 117 years ago in memory of former governor Zebulon Vance, and the group 26th North Carolina is raising money to preserve the 75 foot […]
AC-T: Work to start on UNCA-downtown greenway
The Asheville Citizen-Times reports UNCAsheville is spearheading a project to add about 1,200 feet of greenway through property its foundation owns largely to make it easier for the school’s students to get between campus and downtown Asheville. The university said Tuesday work will begin this week or next to extend Reed Creek Greenway north from […]
Major local norovirus outbreak confirmed
Lab results confirmed March 12 that hundreds of Asheville City Schools students and other local residents have been suffering from a norovirus in recent days, according to officials at Buncombe County Health and Human Services. Students at Isaac Dickson Elementary and Asheville High have been particularly hard hit – more than 150 Asheville High students […]