According to a press release from the North Carolina office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Nathan Ramsey of Fairview has been appointed to the Farm Service Agency State Committee for North Carolina. Press release: Perdue Announces Farm Service Agency State Committee Appointees Washington, D.C., January 4, 2018 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue […]
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Park Ridge Health implements visitor restrictions due to influenza
Press release from Park Ridge Health: Due to a sharp increase in influenza-like illnesses being reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Park Ridge Health has implemented visitor restrictions. To protect patients, visitors, providers and staff, the following restrictions are in place at Park Ridge Health. – No hospital visitors […]
Forum on Medicare for all to be held in Flat Rock Jan. 14
Press release from Healthcare for All: Please join us for a forum on the health, economic and social aspects of providing healthcare to all in the US. Joel R. Segal, who, as the senior legislative aide to Rep. John Conyers, was one of the lead staffers on the Affordable Care Act and co-authored HR 676, […]
Committee on Judicial Reform and Redistricting to include Senators Van Duyn and Edwards
Press release from Senate Majority Leader Phil Berger: Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) on Thursday agreed to create the Joint Select Committee on Judicial Reform and Redistricting. Berger announced 15 senators will serve on the committee and made the following statement: “I’m proud of the work that senators from […]
Pardee UNC Health Care welcomes breast surgeon
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care announced today that Jennifer McAlister, M.D., FACS, a board-certified breast surgeon, has joined Pardee Breast Surgery, located at 805 6th Avenue West in Hendersonville. Dr. McAlister has nearly 20 years of experience as a board-certified surgeon, specializing in breast surgery. As the only fellowship-trained breast […]
Blood donors urged to donate
Press release from the Blood Connection: Unusually cold temperatures with widespread illness are affecting donor turn out and blood donations. Combined with historic snowfall along the coast, The Blood Connection is urging donors to give blood as soon as possible to ensure hospital needs are uninterrupted. This includes neighboring communities that aren’t able to collect […]
Forum to consider: “China: Key to the North Korea Threat?”
Press release from UNC Asheville: ASHEVILLE — Does China hold the key to preventing further escalation of the nuclear threat from North Korea? A panel of distinguished scholars and diplomats will discuss that question and U.S.-Asian relations in a free, public discussion from 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9 in UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center, home of […]
Well-Bred Bakery and Café celebrates 15th anniversary with discount, Jan. 10
Well-Bred Bakery and Café celebrates its 15th anniversary on Wednesday, Jan. 10, with a discount for patrons. The business will offer 20 percent off all items all day, excluding catering and future special orders, at its original Weaverville location, says catering coordinator John Breckels. In addition to the location at 26 N. Main St., Weaverville, Well-Bred […]
New principal named at Edneyville Elementary
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — Marsha Justice has been named principal of Edneyville Elementary, filling the office vacated by Donna Brackett, who retired September 2017, and succeeding interim Principal Don Dalton. Justice’s principalship was effective Jan. 2, after her transition from Apple Valley Middl, where she had served as assistant […]
Wildlife Commission invites comment on game land management plans
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: After conducting a series of public meetings to gather input on developing management plans for game lands across the state, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has posted draft plans for seven game lands on its website for additional public comment. The Commission is accepting comments through Feb. 2 for […]
Asheville’s new audit committee seeks members
Press release from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE — The audit committee was established with the following responsibilities: review internal audit reports; review with management and the external auditors the results of the financial statements audit; report to City Council about committee activities, issues and related recommendations as needed, but at a minimum, one time […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates National Mentoring Month
Press release from Big Brothers Big Sisters: ASHEVILLE — Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC marks National Mentoring Month in January with a message of gratitude for our nearly 700 mentors throughout WNC who commit to helping their Little Brothers and Little Sisters’ thrive. National Mentoring Month was established collaboratively by the Harvard School of […]
Two shows for families at ACT, Jan. 13 and 20
Press release from Asheville Community Theatre: Make a play date – for a play! Asheville Community Theatre (ACT) kicks off 2018 with two shows in their family-friendly theatre series Saturdays at ACT. The Saturdays at ACT series features morning performances that are enjoyed by people of all ages. On Saturday, January 13, 2018, ACT will […]
Buncombe County forest rangers offer advice, assistance with forest management on private property
From the N.C. Forest Service: Buncombe County Ranger can help you manage your forest BLACK MOUNTAIN – The N.C. Forest Service Buncombe County Ranger’s Office can assist you in planting your next forest and develop a plan for managing it as a long-term investment. The NC Forest Service can provide a Forest Management Plan that […]
N.C. Dept. of Health & Human Services advises caution, safety measures related to cold weather
From the N.C. Department of Health & Human Services: During Cold Weather, State Health Officials Encourage Precautions RALEIGH — With temperatures having dipped significantly across the state, North Carolina health officials are encouraging residents to take health and safety precautions during the winter months. “Cold temperatures can present a challenge for everyone across the state, […]
Regional land conservation groups secure 1,076-acre protection of Wildacres Retreat
From the Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina: CONSERVATION OF WILDACRES RETREAT PROMISES CLEAN WATER AND PRISTINE PARKWAY VIEWS MORGANTON, N.C.— Wildacres Retreat, a 1,076-acre property adjacent to Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway, is now permanently protected thanks to a collaborative partnership among Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina, Conservation Trust for North Carolina […]
Haywood Co. Sheriffs seeking information on wanted suspect in Jan. 2 shooting incident
From the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office: Haywood County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested two individuals who were believed to be involved in a shooting incident Tuesday night and are continuing the search for a third person. On January 2, 2018 at 8:50 p.m. deputies responded to a call on Happy Way in the Cruso community in […]
Writing from Native American perspectives workshop, Feb. 3
Press release from Flatiron Writers Room: This workshop will examine the intentions behind writing from Native American perspectives and/or the inclusion of Native characters in fiction writing. We will analyze examples of both successful and unsuccessful approaches to Native characterizations and the potential hazards to avoid. Participants will develop essential questions to consider and appropriate […]
Lenoir-Rhyne University hosts Rev. Reggie Longcrier as MLK Day speaker Jan. 15
From Lenoir-Rhyne University: LRU to host the Rev. Reggie Longcrier Event held in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. HICKORY, N.C. – In honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs will host the Rev. Reggie Longcrier in P.E. Monroe Auditorium at 10 a.m. on […]
WLOS hosts town hall discussion on workplace sexual harassment Jan. 11
From WLOS ABC 13: WLOS ABC 13 HOLDS YOUR VOICE/YOUR FUTURE TOWN HALL: “CROSSING THE LINE: WORKPLACE SEXUAL HARASSMENT” ASHEVILLE, NC – WLOS ABC 13 is hosting a “Your Voice, Your Future” Town Hall. The topic is “Crossing the Line: Workplace Sexual Harassment.” The town hall event will be held at the Western North Carolina […]
Asheville Mardi Gras Parade celebrates 11th year with new route through South Slope
From event organizers: After bringing its beads, baubles and general bedazzlery to the streets of downtown Asheville for 10 years, the annual Asheville Mardi Gras Parade will be blazing a new path this February as it saunters down the streets of South Slope on Sunday, February 11. The parade route was changed due to the […]