Press Release Hendersonville Fire Department Hendersonville Fire Department was dispatched shortly after noon on Sunday to a smoke investigation at Applebee’s Restaurant on Four Season’s Boulevard. Upon arrival firefighters found that a kitchen ventilation hood fan was not operating properly and it was shut down. Due to safety reasons the restaurant was evacuated and closed […]
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AC-T: Asheville man charged in pedestrian death
From the Asheville Citizen-Times By Carol Motsinger City police have filed charges against an Asheville man in connection with a traffic accident Sunday that killed a pedestrian. Maximilian Sage Alexander, 29, was charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle and reckless driving, according to warrants at the Buncombe County magistrate’s office. Read the full story here.
Angel Medical Center, FHS Athletic Program present football & spirit clinic
PRESS RELEASE Angel Medical Center, FHS Athletic Program present football & spirit clinic (Franklin, NC) Angel Medical Center and the FHS Athletic Department will offer a football and spirit clinic on Saturday, August 9th at Franklin High School. The clinic is open to all rising K through 6th grade students only. The event will be held from 9:30am to 11:30am […]
Blue Ridge Now: Man killed after attacking Hendersonville police officer
From Blue Ridge Now By Nathaniel Axtell A Hendersonville police sergeant was stabbed Sunday while responding to a sexual assault call on Third Avenue, followed by an officer-involved shooting in which the assailant was shot and killed. Sgt. Kenny Hipps and K-9 Officer Jennifer Drake were responding to a report of a sexual assault at […]
Park Ridge Health announces events for July 7-13
From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 7/7/14 – 7/13/14 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Free Support Groups Hendersonville Survivorship Workshop Wednesday, July 9 4 – 5:30 p.m. Administration Board Room, Park Ridge Health 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville This new workshop will provide survivorship education and psychosocial support to […]
Wood & Wine exhibit opening at Grovewood Gallery, Aug. 7
From a press release: Wood & Wine exhibit opening at Grovewood Gallery, Aug. 7 Grovewood Gallery in Asheville celebrates newest addition to gallery: an exhibition space dedicated solely to fine wood art. Thursday, August 7 (12 – 6pm) Asheville, NC. – Join Grovewood Gallery as they raise a glass to celebrate the newest addition to […]
Asheville Area Arts Council will offer workforce development course, “Creative Industry Management Curriculum: Craft”
From a press release: Asheville Area Arts Council will offer workforce development course, “Creative Industry Management Curriculum: Craft” The Asheville Area Arts Council in partnership with the NC REAL Institute, HandMade in America, and The Support Center’s Women’s Business Center of Western NC will be offering Creative Industry Management, Curriculum: Craft, a new entrepreneurship training […]
Brevard Music Center events include Sidney Outlaw, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Janiec Opera Company
From a press release: Brevard Music Center events include Sidney Outlaw, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Janiec Opera Company Chamber music returns to the Porter Center on the campus of Brevard College for a pair of truly unique concerts. On Monday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m. acclaimed operatic baritone and Brevard native Sidney Outlaw returns to […]
Avett Brothers play ExploreAsheville.com Arena, Oct. 31 & Nov. 1
From a press release: Avett Brothers play ExploreAsheville.com Arena, Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 Tickets on sale Friday, July 18 at 10AM at all Ticketmaster Outlets, the U.S. Cellular Center box office, 1-800-745-3000, and ticketmaster.com. Americana powerhouse The Avett Brothers return to Asheville for a two night run Friday, October 31st and Saturday, November 1st […]
WLOS: APD searches for suspects in CVS armed robbery
From WLOS: Police are trying to find two men who robbed a CVS at gunpoint late Thursday night in Asheville. Click here for the full story.
AC-T: Haywood County’s public hospital sold to private company
From the Asheville Citizen-Times Clarke Morrison A deal has been reached for the sale of Haywood County’s long-struggling public hospital to a private company for $26 million. The agreement on the terms for the acquisition of MedWest Haywood by Duke LifePoint Healthcare calls for the company spending $36 million on capital improvements to the facility […]
AC-T: Home prices rise in Asheville
Asheville Citizen-Times By Dale Neal: Home prices in Asheville increased by 9.2 percent in May, compared to a year ago, pointing to continued improvements in the mountain real estate market. Click here for the full story.
WaterLinks hosts water forum on to address local water issues
Asheville, NC – Today Transition Asheville and WaterLinks, PLLC, sponsors of the Water Sustainability Initiative (WSI), together with the Lenoir-Rhyne Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville and the United Nations Association of Western North Carolina, announced a water forum titled “What You Can Do To Tackle Local Water Concerns.” The evening will include the experiences […]
School of Integrated Living to offer summer courses at Earthaven
Press Release School of Integrated Living School of Integrated Living (SOIL) will be hosting a series of classes at Earthaven Ecovillage this summer. Called the Building Resiliency Series the 4 day-long education seminars will be held at the a 20-year old intentional community an hour outside of Asheville, North Carolina. SOIL is wanting all who want to participate […]
“Anthony Lord: Artist, Architect, Craftsman” exhibit at The North Carolina Room at Pack Memorial Library
From a press release: “Anthony Lord: Artist, Architect, Craftsman” exhibit at The North Carolina Room at Pack Memorial Library The North Carolina Room at Pack Memorial Library remembers the many talents of Asheville native Anthony Lord with an exhibit showcasing his paintings, architectural drawings and iron work. The exhibit will run from August 1 through […]
Park Ridge Health enhances ICU care with advanced telemedicine
Press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (July 10, 2014) — Park Ridge Health is the first hospital in our community to provide around-the-clock monitoring of intensive care unit (ICU) patients by intensivist physicians and critical care nurses through telemedicine, delivering an extra layer of care that enhances patient safety. A recipient of the […]
Smoky Mountain, Caldwell County announce plans for new mental health crisis and detox facility in Lenoir
Press release from Smoky Mountain: Smoky Mountain LME/MCO, Caldwell County Announce Plans for New Mental Health Crisis and Detox Facility in Lenoir July 10, 2014—Residents of Caldwell, Alexander and McDowell counties who are experiencing a mental health crisis or need medical detox from alcohol or drugs will soon be served by a new behavioral […]
Local author and percussionist raises funds to publish children’s book
From an email: Local author and percussionist raises funds to publish children’s book According to author and drummer Heath Towson, “I have written a children’s book called Lionel’s Drum which is being published here in Asheville by Grateful Steps publishing company downtown. The book is set in Asheville and is about 6 children that have […]
AC-T: Snow results in extra vacation for county workers
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Most Buncombe County employees will get almost an extra day and a half of vacation time because of county Register of Deeds Drew Reisinger’s decision to close his office for that amount of time during a February snowstorm. The county will incur no out-of-pocket cost for giving […]
Groovy Movie Club Showing “About Time,” July 18
From a press release: Groovy Movie Club Showing “About Time,” July 18 Waynesville: The Groovy Movie Club will show the film “About Time” on Friday night, July 18, beginning at 7 pm. A mostly organic potluck dinner will precede the screening at 6:15. This event is free and open to the public and it meets […]
“Liebe Love Amour!” opens this weekend at NC Stage
From a press release: “Liebe Love Amour!” opens this weekend at NC Stage New York City’s Anonymous Ensemble, (creators of I Land) return to NC Stage to present Liebe Love Amour!, a theatricalized “live film” of the epic search for love. Anonymous Ensemble creates Hollywood magic using cameras, a greenscreen, live video processing software, and […]