The pace of news releases from both Duke Energy and its critics on a variety of issues continues to quicken in the run-up to public hearings on the utility’s request for a 14.9 percent rate increase overall. Duke Energy announced a $30 million battery storage facility as part of its modernization project at Asheville’s Lake Julian plant.
Press release from Hendersonville Tree Board and Friends of the Oklawaha Greenway: (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, September 19, 2017) – On Saturday, October 7, at 10 a.m., a popular series, “Walks and Talks Along the Oklawaha Greenway,” focuses on identifying and understanding native trees. The program is open to the public at no charge. Meet at Patton Park […]
“What makes Jeff Carreira like the missing link in spiritual and consciousness-raising circles is his attention to several dimensions at one time, points of view and ways of practice that gather around the essence of reality, yet don’t quite create a whole circle.”
Press release from Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: Asheville, N.C. (September 20, 2017) – Construction of Mission Health System’s new Mission Hospital for Advanced Medicine building is actively expanding the region’s patient care and medical technology footprint while remaking both the skyline and economic future of downtown Asheville. Incorporating state-of-the-art technologies that build on the hospital […]
Press release from Cindy Platt Boys & Girls Club: There’s hardly a happening at the Cindy Platt Boys & Girls Club of Transylvania County in which Emily Taylor, its operations director, isn’t involved. Colleagues and kids alike say she’s one of the most energetic persons in an energy-charged organization … engaging, enthusiastic, efficient, a dependable leader who […]
Press release from Blue Ridge Parkway: In Appalachia, a story is not mere entertainment. They have the power to show us who we really are, while preserving the mountains’ history and culture like no other medium. Join storyteller Elizabeth Baird Hardy, who has performed at festivals across the Southeast, as she shares her original stories […]
Press release from MountainTrue: Duke Energy Violates the Law by Hiding Critical Dam Safety Information Information Withheld for Coal Ash Sites across North Carolina CHAPEL HILL, N.C.— Local community groups across the country today sent Duke Energy and government authorities notices that they plan to bring enforcement actions against Duke Energy for withholding critical dam […]
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care will host a free UNC Cancer Network Lunch and Learn videoconference event for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. The session, “Managing Financial Toxicity When Facing Cancer,” will take place on Friday, Sept. 29 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Pardee Hospital’s video conference room, […]
Press release from the YMCA of WNC: Sept. 22 is National Falls Prevention Awareness Day and the YMCA of Western North Carolina is joining the National Council on Aging and the Falls Free Coalition for 10 Years Standing Together to Prevent Falls, a day of action to help raise awareness and prevention of falls. Each […]
Press release from he Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: In August, the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina board approved its largest competitive grant to date when $200,000 was awarded to OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling to expand the SECURE program that provides financial literacy training and a three-to-one match to help low-income people […]
Press release: The most scenic live music series in town returns on September 24th when Aloft Asheville Downtown hosts its next Sundays Live@Aloft event from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. featuring live entertainment from The Caribbean Cowboys. The official band of the Western North Carolina Parrot Head Club, the Caribbean Cowboys play a mix of […]
Press release from the Thomas Wolfe Memorial: The Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site invites you to help celebrate the 117th birthday of Thomas Wolfe with a series of October events. October is Thomas Wolfe Month in Asheville. Thomas Wolfe one of the greatest American novelist of the early 20th century was born October 3, […]
Press release from Vaya Health: Buncombe County now hosts a MindKare mental health screening kiosk, a touchscreen device that allows residents to learn about behavioral health conditions, participate in confidential assessments and find local treatment resources. Vaya Health, a public managed healthcare organization, and community partners unveiled the kiosk Tuesday afternoon at the Buncombe County […]
Press release from MANNA FoodBank: The owners of The Preserve, a private, natural sanctuary community in Madison County, are demonstrating their commitment to helping those in need in Western North Carolina with a grand opening to benefit MANNA FoodBank. The Preserve is already guaranteeing a $10,000 donation to MANNA—enough to provide the food for 35,000 meals […]
Press release from Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation: The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is providing $100,000 to organizations across the state in response to the end of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). On September 5, 2017, the President announced the termination of DACA, thereby rescinding work authorization and protection from deportation for nearly 800,000 undocumented young […]
Press release: CarePartners Hospice will hold its volunteer training on Thursdays from Sept. 21-Oct. 28. Training will be at the CarePartners Hospice Solace Center, 21 Belvedere Road, Asheville, from 6 to 8:30 pm. For more information about this training session or about volunteering, please call (828) 255 – 2873.
Press release: What: Morning Discussion – “A conversation about women’s health and rural hospitals” Moderators: Frank Taylor, Managing editor of Carolina Public Press and Meredith Melnick, editor of The Scope and Executive health and science editor of HuffPost Panelists: Jacqueline Sitton, Family Nurse Practitioner with Park Ridge Health Pediatrics; Dr. Beth Buys, division director of […]
Press release from Office of the State Treasurer: At a press conference today, State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, announced that the State Health Plan Board of Trustees has awarded the Third Party Administrator (TPA) medical claims contract to Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC). The TPA contract provides the State Health Plan (Plan) […]
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington Avenue, Suite 101 Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828.250.6777 […]
Joint press release from Carolina Climbers Coalition and Access Fund: Carolina Climbers Coalition (CCC) is pleased to announce the purchase of Buckeye Knob in Watauga County, North Carolina. The purchase was made possible with a $120,000 loan from the Access Fund Climbing Conservation Loan Program. CCC and adjacent landowners also worked together to donate access and […]
Press release from City of Hendersonville: Our seasonal mulch giveaway program is set to begin the last weekend in September. Beginning Thursday September 28th, the City will have a person on site to operate the backhoe and load the material. The mulch will be given away on Thursdays and Fridays from 3:30 PM to 7:00 […]
