Press release From Park Ridge Health Upcoming Events Healthful Sleep Tuesday, March 19 12 – 12:30 p.m. The Duke Room at Park Ridge Health 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville FREE Presented by Joey Pegram, Lead Technologist at the Park Ridge Sleep Center. Did you know sleep disorders can affect and cause weight gain, hypertension, diabetes and […]
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Conquer a Cove 5K set for April 21
Press release From THE HOPE CHEST for Women SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2013 Activities 1 – 4 p.m. 5K 2 p.m. Asheville/Candler—One of the areas most popular runs, Conquer A Cove 5K, celebrates its 13th annual event Sunday, April 21 at Mount Pisgah Academy on Holcombe Cove Road in Candler. The 5K run will begin at […]
New exhibit about the spoon opens at UNCA’s Center for Craft, Creativity & Design March 15
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services “Spoon | Fed,” a new exhibition featuring the works on the theme of the overlooked utensil, the spoon, opens with a reception from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Mar. 15 at UNC Asheville’s Center for Craft, Creativity & Design in Hendersonville. Like most functional items, spoons often go unnoticed. This […]
West Asheville Watch: Hundreds pack Isis Music Hall to talk with New Belgium reps
From West Asheville Watch By Bill Rhodes There was not a parking spot to be be had from State Street to Sand Hill Road on or near Haywood Road. The draw? New Beligum Brewing held an open house informational meeting at the Isis Music Hall. Kim Jordan, CEO and Jay Richardson, Asheville project manager for […]
Urban Agriculture Survey
Portland State University is conducting a survey of urban agriculture businesses and organizations. Western North Carolina growers and owners are encouraged to participate: Urban agriculture is growing rapidly throughout North America and we are interested to learn about the experiences of the organizations involved, as well as any obstacles they face. Municipalities have begun to […]
APD: realtor arrested on drug sale charges
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: On March 5th 2013 Officers of the Asheville Police Department Drug Suppression Unit purchased illegal narcotics from Benjamin Falcon a Realtor with Town and Mountain Realty. Falcon was being investigated by the Drug Suppression Unit after information was received stating that Falcon was supplying Realtors with illegal drugs. […]
ECO Workshop offers course on edible landscaping
Press release from the Environmental & Conservation Organization – Hendersonville (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, February 23, 2013) – Looking for an investment with a great return? It may be no further away than your own yard. Fruit and nut trees offer valuable nutrition, save hundreds of dollars and provide a wonderful habitat for birds and other animals. […]
Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures event benefits Autism Society
Here’s the press release from Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures March 6, 2013, Asheville, NC – Team-up on Sunday, June 2nd for the exhilarating experience of zipping through the treetops to support the Autism Society of North Carolina. Zipping for Autism, the first event of its kind in the country, raised $31,000 in its first year! […]
Democrats to meet across Buncombe County during March
Here’s the press release from the Buncombe County Democratic Party: Asheville, N.C. (March 7, 2013) – The North Carolina Democratic Party will hold it’s annual precinct meetings across Buncombe County during March. The time and location of precinct meetings are available at: http://buncombedems.org/events/precinct-meeting-info/. This webpage will be updated as more meetings are scheduled. Meetings are […]
NC groups call on Obama to protect the Blue Ridge Parkway
Here’s the press release from Environment North Carolina: Raleigh– Today, Environment North Carolina and 24 other businesses and environmental advocacy groups called on President Obama to protect the Blue Ridge Parkway from over development and pollution by funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The Blue Ridge Parkway and other beloved parks and forests in […]
Buncombe Sheriff’s Office ‘saves county taxpayers thousands with clean propane autogas fleet’
Press release N.C. sheriff saves county taxpayers thousands with clean propane autogas fleet The Buncombe County, N.C., Sheriff’s Office recently converted 10 Ford Crown Victorias to propane autogas under the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program. The law enforcement fleet expects to displace 20 tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year and save more than $13,000 […]
Natural Products Alliance debuts, helps N.C. businesses grow
Press release from the Natural Products Alliance of N.C. (Asheville, NC) A group of Western North Carolina nonprofit natural products organizations has banded together as the Natural Products Alliance of North Carolina to help natural products companies grow, formulate, test, make, and brand their botanically-based products in one vertical pipeline, right here in Western North […]
McHenry selected vice chairman of Small Brewers Caucus
Pictured from left to right: Brewers Caucus Co-Chairman Rep. Jim Gerlach (PA-06), Vice Chairman Rep. Patrick McHenry (NC-10), Brewers Association President Charlie Papazian, and Caucus Chairman Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR-04). Here’s the press release from the office of Rep. Patrick McHenry: Washington, DC – At a meeting of the House Small Brewers Caucus yesterday, Congressman […]
OPINION: Four Seasons CEO Janet Bull discusses quality of life in hospice care
From the North Carolina News Service FLAT ROCK, N.C., March 5, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When Janet Bull, Ph.D., the award-winning chief medical officer of Four Seasons Hospice goes to work, it’s more than showing up for a job. She helps people find meaning. Palliative care, which occurs before end of life is at hand, […]
Women at Risk moves to Homeward Bound
Press release from Women at Risk Women at Risk Moves to Homeward Bound On February 1st, Homeward Bound of Asheville, a local homeless services organization, assumed responsibility for Women at Risk, formerly a program of Western Carolinians for Criminal Justice. Many Homeward Bound clients already access services through Women at Risk, a program that provides […]
See Maggie Valley’s Wheels Through Time on RFD-TVs Small Town Big Deal Thursday, March 14
Press release from Wheels Through Time Maggie Valley’s Wheels Through Time to be Featured on RFD-TVs “Small Town Big Deal” Thursday March 14th Haywood County, NC – This coming Thursday , March 14th, at 9:30 p.m., RFD-TVs newest hit show “Small Town Big Deal” will bring its viewers to Haywood County in Western North Carolina […]
Riverbend Malt House on NPR’s The Salt blog
Asheville’s Riverbend Malt House appeared on NPR’s food blog, The Salt, this afternoon. The post focuses on several small-scale malt growers around the country. Read an excerpt below, or visit The Salt online. Brent Manning is a maltster on a mission. The co-founder of Riverbend Malt House in Asheville, N.C., wants people to be able […]
WNC Alliance urges action at March 5 local hearing on Progress Energy rate hikes
Here’s the message from the Western North Carolina Alliance, via the environmental advocacy group’s email newsletter: TONIGHT! Say NO to Progress Energy’s dirty rate hike Higher energy bill? Progress Energy wants to charge you MORE to pay for more coal, oil and natural gas. On Tuesday, March 5, the Utilities Commission will be in Asheville […]
“Taking the Fear Out of Gluten-Free Dining Services,” Saturday, April 27
The Gluten Intolerance Group of Asheville will sponsor an educational program on Saturday, April 27, from 9 – 11 a.m. Here are the details from the press release: The Gluten Intolerance Group of Asheville will sponsor an educational program, “Taking the Fear out of Gluten-Free Dining Services,” from 9:00-11:00 am, Saturday, April 27th 2013 at […]
Progress NC raises questions as Utilities Commission meets in Asheville
Here’s the press release from Progress NC: Progress NC calls on Gov. McCrory to Divest, Recuse or Veto As NC Utilities Commission meets in Asheville, SB10 raises specter of conflict of interest ASHEVILLE – As the NC State Utilities Commission holds a hearing today in Asheville, one must ask the question: “Is this really the […]
Asheville Fire Department extinguishes structure fire at 54 Erskine St.
From the Asheville Fire Department: The Asheville Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 9:30 a.m. to 54 Erskine Street, Apartment A. When crews arrived, there was heavy smoke showing from the eaves of the structure. Crews entered the tri-level structure, which was not occupied at the time, and located the fire on […]