Press release From the office of U.S. Senator Kay Hagan: Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Kay Hagan announced today that vital financial support is coming to North Carolina to tackle the homeless veterans crisis. Organizations across the state will receive nearly $6 million in homeless prevention grants to serve nearly 2,400 North Carolina homeless or […]
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Blue Ridge Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic relocates to new facility
Press release From Mission Health: SPRUCE PINE, N.C. (July 18, 2013) – The Blue Ridge Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic is now operating at a new facility with improved technology and expanded services to better serve the Spruce Pine community. The clinic is located at 11728 South 226 Highway. “Blue Ridge Orthopedics and Sports Medicine […]
Hendersonville Times-News: Asheville’s McCormick Field in running for best minor-league ballpark
From blueridgenow.com (the Hendersonville Times-News Asheville’s historic McCormick Field [was] Built in 1924,[and] it’s one of the oldest minor-league ballparks still in use; its right-field wall is the second-highest wall in all of professional baseball; it was once a race-car track, and it was where Crash Davis hit his final home run in the movie […]
The Mountaineer: Arrests made in Waynesville hotel drug bust
From The Mountaineer: Eight people were recently arrested on meth charges following an under cover investigation at a local hotel. Det. Rob Skiver with the Waynesville Police Department said the investigation began after receiving several calls from people concerned about heavy traffic coming in and out of the road leading to Days Inn. The calls […]
WLOS: Bill provision could protect pets left in hot cars
According to WLOS, the state House gave tentative green light for a provision of a bill clarifying hazy state animal welfare and shelter laws. The provision would grant emergency responders the ability to break into hot cars to rescue animals.
Polyphony Marimba brings free show to Prtichard Park Sunday
As part of the Asheville Downtown Association’s Pritchard Park Cultural Arts Program, Polyphony Marimba will play a free concert on Sunday, July 21 from 3-6pm. Part of the percussion family, the marimba consists of wooden bars with resonators. The bars are struck with mallets to produce musical tones. Polyphony Marimba is a nationally touring marimba […]
AC-T: Buncombe elections director on hot seat
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: A new Republican appointee to the Buncombe County Board of Elections wants to force out longtime Elections Director Trena Parker, a move Parker supporters say would undermine public confidence in the voting process. The other new Republican appointee to the three-member board declined to be sworn in […]
NC News Service: Study says NC electricity infrastructure drains state’s fresh water supply
Press release from NC News Service: The need for clean water is in a tug of war with the demand for power in North Carolina and the rest of the Southeast. The outcome will make a big difference in the amount and quality of fresh water North Carolinians have for drinking and recreation, according to […]
Meeting on building a N. Asheville dog park set for July 18 tonight
Here’s the press release from the Friends of North Asheville Dog Park group, which includes Asheville City Council member Chris Pelly: North Asheville Dog Park Public Meeting July 18, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. The Friends of North Asheville Dog Park will host a meeting to invite public comment on the Friend’s proposal to develop dog […]
Buncombe County offers tips to deal with hot weather
Here’s the press release from Buncombe County: Take Care of Yourself and Others When it’s Hot Hotter weather is on the way, increasing concerns about heat-related illness, which can be very serious. Extreme heat can cause more illness among the elderly, young children and those who have chronic diseases. Heat-related illnesses happen when your body […]
Charlotte Observer: Harris Teeter shareholders sue over Kroger deal
A Harris Teeter is under construction on Merrimon Avenue. Rumors that another grocery chain — Kroger — was buying the Charlotte-based company have been around for months, and last week, a deal was announced. As the Raleigh News & Observer reported, “The Kroger grocery store chain said Tuesday that it is buying the Harris Teeter […]
Mission Hospital named one of the ‘most wired’ hospitals in the nation
Press release From Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (July 18, 2013) – Mission Hospital is one of the nation’s “Most Wired” hospitals, according to a survey published by the American Hospital Association in the July issue of Hospitals & Health Networks (H&HN) magazine. Mission Hospital, flagship hospital of Mission Health, is one of only six North […]
Asheville cites Harris Teeter, Trader Joe developers for stormwater runoff problems
From the Asheville Citizen-Times : The city this week sent notices of erosion control violations to the developers of the Harris Teeter and Trader Joe’s construction sites on Merrimon Avenue. City employees visited the site Wednesday to monitor the erosion control measures, determine if the sites were in compliance with the law and whether further […]
Children First/ Communities In Schools project grant to help battle poverty
Press release from Children First NC Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation awards $30,000 to Children First/ Communities In Schools of Buncombe County Project grant to support community movement to reduce poverty Asheville, N.C. (July 18, 2013) – Trustees of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation recently awarded a project grant to Children First/ Communities In Schools of […]
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital announces new Vice President of Finance and Business Services
Press release From Blue Ridge Regional Hospital:
Thomasville receives notice of intent to sue over Clean Water Act violations
From the Yadkin Riverkeeper: On behalf of the Yadkin Riverkeeper, the Southern Environmental Law Center gave notice to the City of Thomasville for violations of the federal Clean Water Act for repeatedly discharging untreated sewage from its wastewater system into waterways in the Yadkin River Basin. In the summer of 2009, a single sewage spill […]
Community greenhouse and chicken co-op seek members
The Dr. John Wilson Community Garden in Black Mountain is considering adding a greenhouse and a chicken co-op to its efforts. Residents would share greenhouse and chicken duties while benefiting from garden elements they might not consider at home. The garden is seeking input on both projects. Fill out a survey here and here.
Mission Health CFO named one of ‘125 Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know’
Press release From Mission Health: Asheville, N.C. (July 17, 2013) – Charles Ayscue, Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Mission Health, has been named as one of “125 Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know” by Becker’s Hospital Review. The annual list compiled by the influential industry journal includes professionals from […]
McCrory announces financial assistance available for flood victims near Orange County
Press release From the office of Gov. Pat McCrory: Raleigh, NC– Governor Pat McCrory announced today that financial assistance is available for survivors who suffered damages from the severe thunderstorms and flash flooding that struck Orange and adjoining counties June 30. The aid is a result of the governor’s request for a disaster declaration by […]
Rain means mosquito: Girl and Boy Scouts at Pisgah View produce public-service video
Press release from Buncombe County Disease Control Rain = Mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are pesky neighbors and a public health concern because they can spread serious diseases such as La Crosse Encephalitis and West Nile Virus. The Buncombe County health officials encourage residents to take small steps that can make a big difference in preventing mosquito-borne illness […]
All local lineup at Friday’s Downtown After 5
The 25th Anniversary Season of Downtown After 5, presented by Harmony Motors, returns Friday, July 19 from 5-9pm with the Asheville All-Stars taking the stage following opener, Pleasure Chest. Taking place the 3rd Friday of the month from May through September, Downtown After 5 is located at N. Lexington Avenue and I-240 and is always […]