From the Asheville Citizen-Times Julie Ball Residents in rural communities rely on family practice providers like the ones at Celo. But recruiting doctors to rural areas in Western North Carolina can be challenging. “Rural isn’t always a good fit for everyone. Sometimes people like night life and restaurants and things like that,” said Chris Collins, […]
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ABLWV holds annual meeting, seeks new members
Here’s the message via the League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County email newsletter: May 17: Annual Meeting Luncheon Just a friendly reminder that our annual meeting luncheon with Women AdvaNCe Director of Advocacy, Mary Swann Parry, is Saturday, May 17 from 11:30am-2pm in the Lenoir Rhyne Board Room (Chamber of Commerce building just off […]
Rare azaleas in bloom on Grandfather Mountain
Here’s the press release from Grandfather Mountain: The stunning and rare pink-shell azalea is now in bloom on Grandfather Mountain, offering visitors unparalleled access to the shrub native to only a few western North Carolina counties. The delicate pink blossoms typically appear in late April or early May, arriving even before leaves appear on the […]
Buncombe thanks local foster parents
Here’s the press release from Buncombe County: May is National Foster Parent Appreciation Month Buncombe County Health and Human Services wants to say “Thank You!” to the foster parents in our community. Throughout Buncombe County almost 100 foster parents open their hearts and homes to kids in foster care giving needed shelter to children so […]
AC-T: ‘Idol’ finalist Caleb Johnson honored by hometown
Visiting Asheville Saturday for the first time since reaching the “American Idol” top 13 more than two months ago, Caleb Johnson had lunch with his family at 12 Bones, enjoyed a downtown parade in his honor and sang a few songs for a packed house at The Orange Peel, the Asheville Citizen-Times reported. Johnson, an […]
Folk Heritage Committee hosts Shindig on the Green 5K race
Press release from the Folk Heritage Committee: Who: Shindig on the Green What: 3rd Annual Run For Shindig on the Green 5K Race & Fun Walk/Run When: Saturday, June 28, 2014 • 8:30 a.m. Where: Carrier Park, Asheville, NC Registration: www.active.com Cost: 5K Run • $25.00 (register online until June 26th; $30.00 to register day of) […]
N&O: Tobacco farms grow in size, shrink in number
Tobacco farms and farmers still in the business are planting more tobacco per farm, according to the latest census of agriculture from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, according to the News & Observer in Raleigh. The changes are largely the result of the end of a Great Depression-era quota and price support system 10 years […]
Asheville Young Musicians Club benefit on June 1
From a press release: Asheville Young Musicians Club benefit on June 1 Founded in 2011, Asheville Young Musicians Club has grown to include eleven young musicians from area high schools who enjoy playing together and promoting classical music. The founders are local student musicians, Grace Kim, Kristie Kim and Sarah Eubank. Its third annual concert […]
HT-N: 2014 Bearfootin’ Bears hit downtown Hendersonville
Hendersonville officials say they are excited to have so much interest this year from people wanting to sponsor the bears, and ended up capping the number of bears at 20 per year, the Hendersonville Times-News reports. Since 2003, The Bearfootin’ Public Art Walk has helped raise money for Historic Downtown Hendersonville and local nonprofits. Funds […]
WLOS: Businesses join in Caleb Johnson celebration
Downtown Asheville business owners joined in welcoming American Idol finalist, Caleb Johnson, for his hometown visit on Saturday, according to a report by WLOS. Some downtown restaurants put signs out to welcome Caleb home for his big parade in downtown Asheville. “We’re so excited to have Caleb in the final three and to put Asheville […]
AC-T: Asheville area food sales boom
Five years ago, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a Census of Agriculture report painting a grim picture of local farms, the Asheville Citizen-Times reported Saturday. Between 2002-07, the 23 westernmost counties of North Carolina lost 679 farms, or 6 percent of the previous total of just over 11,300. But the recently released 2012 Census […]
WCU celebrates first graduates of statewide program to expand nursing education
From press release ASHEVILLE – A statewide initiative to increase the number of nurses with bachelor’s degrees, an effort launched six years ago at Western Carolina University, reached a major milestone Thursday, May 8, as leaders from three Western North Carolina community colleges and several mountain area hospitals celebrated the program’s first graduating class. The […]
Mental Health Dignity Dialogue tomorrow in Aston Park
Press release: Mental Health Dignity Dialogues May 10 in Aston Park, Asheville Mental health activists in eight states are organizing to dialogue about dignity and mental health treatment as part of the annual celebration of Mental Health Month. In North Carolina groups will meet Saturday, May 10, in Aston Park, at French Broad […]
AC-T: Asheville area tourists turn into temporary taxpayers
The direct spending of visitors effectively adds hundreds of dollars to area households’ pocketbooks every year, according to new research reported Friday in the Asheville Citizen-Times. Through tourists’ spending, they shoulder a portion of the region’s tax burden that would otherwise be funded from year-round residents, according to the research. Steve Morse, an economist who […]
People for Clean Mountain chair takes temporary leave
Press Release People for Clean Mountains People for Clean Mountains wishes to inform its members and the general public that our chair Kevin Glenn has had to take a temporary medical leave from his duties as chair to focus on his health. In the interim Diann Harle, vice chair, will act in his place. In […]
Asheville Art Museum to hold drawing workshop May 16
Press Releases Asheville Art Museum The Asheville Art Museum is excited to present a workshop on May 16 designed to ignite the unique creative process that we all possess. Local artist Ken Hillberry will use his artistic expertise and teaching skills to encourage each participant to discover or strengthen their own creative journey by focusing […]
Friends of Smokies to offer speciality license plates to fund park projects
Press Release Friends of the Smokies Sales of the Friends of the Smokies specialty license plate in North Carolina benefit priority projects in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) including support for seasonal internships and Student Conservation Association (SCA) positions. The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles has released first quarter figures with $90,160 going […]
French Broad River MPO announces public comment period for two programs
Press Release Land of Sky Regional Council To FBRMPO Board Members, TCC Members, interested stakeholders and citizens, Public Information Officers and media partners— This notice is to let you know that the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization is holding a public comment period for project selection criteria for two federally-funded programs: Transportation Alternatives and […]
ECO thanks community for a successful Earth Stewardship Day
Press Release Environmental and Conservation Organization On Saturday, May 3, almost 70 volunteers participated in four environmental service projects throughout Henderson County for the third annual Earth Stewardship Day sponsored by the Environmental and Conservation Organization (ECO). Community groups, families, businesses, government departments, and environmental organizations worked side by side on projects that preserve our […]
Appalachian Summer Festival announces 2014 lineup
Press Release Appalachian State University An Appalachian Summer Festival is celebrating 30 years of bringing the best in music, dance, theatre, visual arts and film to the mountains of North Carolina this July. The final schedule has been set and tickets for all festival events are on sale now. With a full line-up of world-renowned […]
Fairview Chiropractic Center announces addition of magnetic resonance therapy
Press release from Fairview Chiropractic Center: Fairview Chiropractic Center Unveils the Newest, State-of-the-Art Technology in Magnetic Resonance Therapy (MRT) to Asheville Dr. Ed Reilly invites you to the MRT Open House on Thursday, May 15, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, where you will be introduced to the Magnesphere, an affordable, effective, natural relaxation technology system […]