Press release from the N.C. DOT: RALEIGH – In light of the bridge collapse in Washington, the North Carolina Department of Transportation wants to educate our citizens and visitors about how we keep North Carolina’s bridges maintained for safe travel. “Safety is always a top priority and every bridge that is open in North Carolina […]
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Walk to End Lupus Now in Asheville breaks last year’s fundraising record, raises more than $20,000
Press release From the Lupus Foundation of America, North Carolina Chapter: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – May 28, 2013 – The Lupus Foundation of America, North Carolina Chapter (LFANC) held the Second Annual Walk to End Lupus Now in Asheville on May 18. To date, the event has raised more than $20,000, breaking last year’s record of […]
The Haywood Baptist Relief Center to close at end of the month
From The Mountaineer: An organization dedicated to giving out food for those in need will be closing at the end of the month due to a decrease in funding. The Haywood Baptist Relief Center opened in the immediate aftermath of the floods that ripped through Canton and Clyde in September 2004. The Haywood Baptist Association […]
Protesters arrested at genetically engineered tree conference
Here’s the press release from the Global Justice Ecology Project: Asheville, NC (US)-As the Tree Biotechnology 2013 conference kicked off early Monday, two Asheville residents were arrested after disrupting a major presentation by Belgian tree engineer Wout Boerjan entitled, “Engineering trees for the biorefinery.” The protestors said that if legalized, GE trees would lead to […]
AC-T: Inspectors cite unpermitted school construction
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: The Buncombe County Permits and Inspections Department has filed complaints against 16 contractors, alleging they did work at county schools without obtaining the required permits. Discovery of the violations prompted a two-month project now under way which will include inspection of all 42 schools for potential safety […]
Mission Hospital’s Coli Critical Care ICU recognized for excellence
Press release From Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 24, 2013) – Mission Hospital’s Coli Critical Care ICU is the recipient of the silver- level Beacon Award for Excellence, given by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). The Beacon Award for Excellence is a significant milestone on the path to achieving exceptional patient care and […]
McDowell Hospital’s chief of staff recognized as top family practitioner in Asheville area
Press release From McDowell Hospital Adam Kinninger, MD, Chief of Staff of McDowell Hospital, is being recognized for achieving the status of Top Family Practitioner in the Asheville Region by HealthTap. In addition to the Top Family Practitioner award, Dr. Kinninger also received Honorable Mentions for Most Influential Doctor, Thought Leader, and Top Doctor, all […]
Drug drop-off campaign aims to keep Buncombe youth safe
Here’s the press release from Buncombe County Schools: Help Ingles and the Partnership for Substance Free Youth of Buncombe County keep young people safe this summer! Now through May 29, over 10,000 special bright yellow “Drop Off Your Drugs” bags will be available on checkout counters at all Buncombe County Ingles stores. Customers and local […]
Musician seeks help finding stolen Gretsch guitar
Here’s the message from Bill Rhodes via his Ashevillian blog: Stolen Gretsch guitar in Asheville On Fri. May 24, in the wee hours towards Sat. someone smashed the window of a white pickup truck in the HomeTrust bank parking lot on the corner of Woodfin Street and Broadway in Downtown Asheville. The thieves made off […]
Asheville Metro Zero Energy District kicks off its first community meeting Thursday May 30
Press release courtesy of Asheville Council member Cecil Bothwell What: Asheville Metro Area Zero Energy District (AMAZED) Community Kickoff When: Thursday, May 30, 4-6 p.m. Where: Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center, 288 Livingston St., Asheville Why: To reduce Asheville’s carbon emissions and help residents and businesses save money on energy bills. Contact: Kelly Martin […]
NC News Service: Senate budget offers more funding for conservation
From the NC News Service NC Conservation Groups Hope for Small Victory in State Budget Senate Budget Offers More Funding for Conservation Stephanie Carroll Carson ASHEVILLE, N.C. – This Memorial Day weekend thousands of people around North Carolina have been out enjoying its natural beauty, but it’s a constant struggle for conservation groups to protect […]
Police identify recycling plant body
From Asheville Citizen-Times: Police have identified a man whose body was found Friday mixed with materials that workers were sorting at a recycling plant as Calvin Lynn Fox, 50, of Asheville.
North Carolina residents injected with possibly contaminated vaccines
Government health officials are investigating cases involving patients who suffered complications after being injected with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.The Food and Drug Administration said Friday the problems involve seven patients — two from North Carolina and five from Illinois – who received steroid injections from Main Street Family Pharmacy, a compounding […]
Early college high schools reach new record
Press release from North Carolina New Schools: North Carolina’s growing number of early college high schools reached a new milestone this spring, with more than half the 2,000-plus graduates in the class of 2013 earning an associate degree or two years of college credit in addition to a high school diploma. At a time of […]
Newcomers and natives: ‘Facing South’ column explores changes in Southern demographics
Newcomers change face of Southern politics It’s no secret that the South is both growing and its demographics changing — two trends that make this an exciting and volatile moment for the region’s politics. As many Southerners can tell you, one of the biggest changes is the influx of newcomers to the region, both from […]
N.C. Democrats host 10th Congressional District convention
District 10 Democrats looking toward 2014 campaigns Convention delegates elect leaders, hear from NCDP Chair Randy Voller Press release from the N.C. Democratic Party SHELBY, N. C. (May 18, 2013)—A call to action toward victory in 2014 general elections brought an enthusiastic response from delegates to the 10th Congressional District Democratic Convention here today. That […]
Buncombe County: Tips to prevent disease while swimming this summer
Here’s the press release from Buncombe County: Safety in the Pool This Summer This summer, swimming pools will be filled with hundreds of people having fun and staying cool. But did you know that germs can contaminate swimming water even if it is treated with chlorine? Learning about recreational water illnesses (RWIs), which are spread […]
Statewide March against genetically modified seeds includes Asheville
Here’s the press release from the North Carolina News Service: RALEIGH, N.C. – On Saturday, thousands of North Carolinians will start their Memorial Day weekend by speaking up against an international company. The March Against Against Monsanto is taking place in seven cities in the Tar Heel state and 243 other cities around the world. […]
Critter Crawl 5k runnders finish in spring storm
Here’s the press release from the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, N.C. – Over 60 runners lined up at the base of Grandfather Mountain May 23 to participate in the Critter Crawl: a 5K race from MacRae Meadows to the summit of the nature attraction. The race started in beautiful weather but dark clouds […]
Friends of Mission Charity Classic raises $50,000 for Mission Health’s Women’s Health Services
Press Release From Mission Foundation: ASHEVILLE. N.C. (May 22, 2013) – Mission Foundation today announced that the inaugural Friends of Mission Charity Classic professional golf tournament raised $50,000 to benefit Mission Health’s Women’s Health Services. “Congratulations to Guilia Molinaro on her commanding win in the first-ever Friends of Mission Charity Classic, and we extend an […]
Habitat for Humanity set to host wall-raising in Swannanoa
Press release from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: On Wednesday, May 29th at 4:30PM, Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity will hold the fourth wall-raising in its new community in Swannanoa. The construction of this home is made possible due to a bequest from the estate of Evelyn DeVries and the dedicated partnership of Bank of […]