According to a press release, the editors at The Asheville Poetry Review have names this year’s recipients of the William Matthews Poetry Prize. “Becky Gould Gibson, from Winston-Salem, NC, was awarded first prize for her poem, ‘Heading Home,’ and will receive $1000, plus publication in the next issue of The Asheville Poetry Review (Vol. 19, […]
News Bulletins
Haywood Community College recognized for environmental sustainability
From the press release: BOSTON (April 18, 2012)– Haywood Community College, Clyde, N.C., has been recognized for its cutting-edge work in promoting environmental sustainability by the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), an agreement between nearly 700 colleges and universities to promote sustainability through teaching and action. Haywood earned the distinction in large […]
Group of clergy to hold anti-Amendment One event tomorrow
Full announcement from People of Faith for Just Relationships: People of Faith for Just Relationships (PFJR) will hold a press conference on Thursday, April 19th, at 12:00 noon in the sanctuary of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, One Edwin Place, Asheville 28801. Clergy and laity from local faith communities, including Presbyterian, the Jubilee! Community, […]
Cradle of Forestry near Brevard will celebrate Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 12
PRESS RELEASE, U.S. Forest Service: The Cradle of Forestry invites kids of all ages to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 12, with guided bird walks, birding tips, bird watching and a live bird program. Forests and fields around the Cradle are alive with song as migratory birds arrive at their summer habitats, […]
UNC Asheville Student Wins Fulbright Scholarship
UNC Asheville senior Annelise DeJong has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to teach English in Sri Lanka. DeJong was selected for this prestigious honor on the basis of academic achievement and demonstrated capacity for leadership. She will leave in October to begin work in Sri Lanka through the Fulbright Program for U.S. Students, sponsored by […]
Western Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists open at new location
From the press release from MedWest Health System: Clyde, N.C. –Western Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists, PA will reopen Wednesday in its new space in the newly-constructed MedWest Outpatient Care Center on the MedWest-Haywood campus in Clyde at 581 Leroy George Drive, between the MedWest Health and Fitness Center and the hospital. The orthopaedic and sports medicine […]
UNCA’s Catherine Frank to be featured on UNC-TV’s North Carolina People on April 20
From UNC Asheville News Services: Catherine Frank, director of the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement at UNC Asheville, will discuss the center’s genesis and future with William Friday on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina People” set to air at 9 p.m. Friday, April 20, and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 22. The program can also be seen […]
N.C. Dental Society: Diabetics at greater risk for oral problems
From the press release from the North Carolina Dental Society: Cary , N.C. – There are 25.8 million Americans afflicted with diabetes and 1.6 million new cases diagnosed each year, according the Centers for Disease Control. The health effects of diabetes can be devastating and often impact oral health. “Diabetes makes it more difficult for […]
Learn more about herbs at 23rd annual Spring Herb Festival
From the press release from the Western Carolina chapter of the N.C. Herb Association: The 23rd annual Spring Herb Festival will take place at the WNC Farmers Market May 4, 5, and 6, 2012, bringing together the largest annual gathering of herb enthusiasts in the southeast. The festival, now in its 23rd year, attracts more […]
Norman Lillie benefit rescheduled
A car wash benefit for Norman Lillie, a local man who is facing a life-threatening liver disease, has been rescheduled for April 28. “Norman Lillie is fighting for his life. In 2008, he was diagnosed with a life-threatening liver disease. Doctors say a liver transplant is critical to his survival, but he faces significant expenses. […]
Alliance of local churches will hold pro-Amendment One event tomorrow
The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Asheville/Buncombe County and the Baptist Ministerial Union of Asheville and Vicinity will hold an event tomorrow declaring their support for Amendment One. Full announcement from the IMA below: Thursday, April 19, 2012 – 11:00 A.M. Location: Pack Square City-County Plaza, Downtown Asheville Official Statement of Support for Upcoming Marriage Amendment […]
Asheville to see barrage of same-sex marriage TV ads soon
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Television viewers in North Carolina will soon get a barrage of advertisements for and against a proposed constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. That’s different than in many of the 29 other states where bans have been debated and eventually approved. “In the past, those against amendments have […]
Charlotte Observer: In N.C., the GOP looks for possible gains in U.S. House
Redistricting by the North Carolina Republican party provides a chance to increase GOP representation in the U.S. House, the Charlotte Observer reports in an article that touches on races in the 11th and 10th Districts: They are counting on winning two, and possibly four, extra seats. The Democrats’ 7-6 majority in the state congressional delegation […]
Mission Hospitals retains Top 100 ranking
Full announcement from Mission Hospitals: Asheville, N.C., April 17, 2012 – For the fourth-straight year, Thomson Reuters has named Mission Hospital one of the nation’s top 100 hospitals. Thomson Reuters, a leading provider of information and qualitative solutions to the healthcare industry, uses objective research and independent public data to determine its 100 Top Hospitals. […]
UNCA’s Mark Sidelnick named Art Educator of the Year
Full announcement from UNCA: Mark Sidelnick, associate professor of Education and coordinator of Arts Education Licensure at UNC Asheville, has been named Art Educator of the Year by the North Carolina Art Education Association (NCAEA). Sidelnick was honored for his teaching, mentoring and significant contributions to art education statewide. He is co-author of the North […]
Crime Victim Rights Week kicks off April 22
Full announcement from WNC Crime Victims Coalition: To kick off Crime Victims’ Rights week, April 22-28, The Western North Carolina Crime Victims’ Coalition will hold its annual event of Sunday April 22nd from 3pm-4pm to honor, support and empower victims of crime and their families. United States Attorney Anne Tompkins will be speaking. Victims or […]
UNCA’s Mark Sidelnick named art educator of the year by NCAEA
From UNC Asheville News Services: Mark Sidelnick, associate professor of Education and coordinator of Arts Education Licensure at UNC Asheville, has been named Art Educator of the Year by the North Carolina Art Education Association (NCAEA). Sidelnick was honored for his teaching, mentoring and significant contributions to art education statewide. He is co-author of the […]
WNCAP announces new Latino Outreach Worker
From the WNCAP newsletter: We welcome Lorena Flores this month as our Latino Outreach Worker. Lorena has been working in the public health field with the Latino community in Western North Carolina since 1998. She loves to travel and learn about new cultures. She also enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and 5 year […]
Reuter Center Singers to perform songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber for spring concert
From the press release: “Tell Me on a Sunday,” the annual spring concert from the Reuter Center Singers, will feature some of the most loved songs in musical theater – the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. The concert takes place at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 6, in UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center, home of the N.C. […]
Lone Free: Angry Birds and Major Attitude
Local parenting blogger Melanie is dealing with a 5-year-old who is hitting his teenage rebellion about eight years too early. In real time, he’s still 5. But some of the things coming out of his mouth suggest the edgy cocktail of scorn and self-consciousness more common to a 15-year-old. “I can’t wear that shirt. It […]
Patsy Keever: On Tax Day all Americans should pay their fair share.
Here’s the press release from the Patsy Keever campaign, who’s seeking the Democratic nomination for congress in District 10: On Tax Day all Americans should all pay their fair share. Asheville, NC—Today millions of Americans file their federal income tax returns, but some of the wealthiest taxpayers won’t be paying their fair share. Middle class […]