From the press release: For the sixth year in a row, UNC Asheville was selected as one of the “Best Value” public colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. “Best Value Colleges: 2012 Edition,” profiling the top 75 public colleges and top 75 private colleges, was published today; the rankings were also reported in […]
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Mission Hospital reaches agreement in lawsuit, will pay $1.5 million
Today, Mission Hospital announced it has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice in regard to allegations made that the hospital performed a certain spinal procedure on an inpatient basis instead of an outpatient basis. Mission has agreed to pay $1.5 million. The press release is as follows: From the press release: ASHEVILLE, […]
Poet Sandra Cisneros at Lipinsky Auditorium on Friday, March 2
UNC Asheville hosts “An Evening with Sandra Cisneros” on Friday, March 2 at 7 p.m. The reception and book signing event is free and open to the public. According to a press release, “Cisneros is best known for her highly acclaimed coming-of-age novel ‘House on Mango Street,’ which has sold more than two million copies […]
Hendersonville installs two electric charging stations in public parking lots
From the Times-News: The city of Hendersonville recently installed the first two electric vehicle charging stations in public parking lots in Henderson County. The stations are in the Dogwood Parking lot at the corner of Church Street and 4th Avenue in downtown Hendersonville, city officials announced in a news release today. They can be used […]
Register of Deeds Drew Reisinger releases campaign video
The campaign of Buncombe County Register of Deeds Drew Reisinger released a new video Feb. 6, with footage gleaned from a recent kickoff and fundraiser event: Democrat incumbent Reisinger is facing primary challenge from Marie Hall. Here’s the info included with the video on YouTube: “Thank you to all the guests of my recent Campaign […]
Chris Lee of Kovacs & the Polar Bear launches Kickstarter to fund solo album
“Hey I’m Chris. You may know me from an Asheville band called Kovacs and the Polar Bear, or from any of my other musical adventures. Almost a year ago I won a songwriting contest and was granted some studio time.” So begins to Kickstarter pitch from Chris Lee of local indie rock/folk band Kovacs & […]
Mars Hill to participate in Ethics Bowl competition this weekend
From the press release: North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) will host its inaugural Ethics Bowl competition with a focus on “Ethics in the Workplace” this weekend, February 10-11, 2012. The competition will be held at Meredith College in Raleigh, NC and will feature students from 14 independent colleges and universities in North Carolina. […]
Budget shortfalls may force closure of two of Mitchell County’s four elementary schools
OurLocalCommunityOnline.com reports that the Mitchell County School Board voted to hold a public hearing regarding its plan to close one or two of the county’s four elementary schools. Thanks to @walleramy on Twitter for the heads up on this story.
City collects 327 tons of leaves
From the press release: The City of Asheville has completed its 2011-2012 loose leaf collection efforts. This season 327 tons of loose leaves – more than 654,000 pounds, or the equivalent weight of 59 African elephants – were collected from city neighborhoods. Although the city continues to pick up bagged leaves and brush twice a […]
Girls on the Run program serves more than 6,200 girls in a decade
From the press release: Girls on the Run® of Western North Carolina will provide their life-skills and exercise programs at 40 elementary and middle school locations in Western North Carolina this spring. “April 2012 marks our 10th year serving Western North Carolina,” says Executive Director, Audrey McElwain. “During that time our program has expanded for […]
Four Asheville School students win Regional Scholastics Art competition
From the press release: ASHEVILLE, NC (February 6, 2012) Four Asheville School students recently received numerous awards for their artwork in the Regional Scholastics Art Competition in Western North Carolina. Of the 10 award-winning entries, six will go on to compete in the National Scholastic Competition in New York, NY. “It is such an honor […]
Asheville Parks & Rec announces adult softball organizational meeting
Here’s the press release: ADULT SOFTBALL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Asheville, NC – Adult Softball League is back for the spring/summer season! Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts will host organizational meetings on Thursday, March 22, at the Stephens Lee Recreation Center, 32 George Washington Carver. · 6:30 p.m. Men’s teams · 8:00 p.m. Women’s and Hospitality […]
Congressional candidate Ethan Wingfield: A plan for job creation
Here’s the opinion piece from Republican congressional candidate Ethan Wingfield (NC–11): A Plan for Job Creation and Economic Growth Last Wednesday, the North Carolina Division of Employment Security released unemployment figures for the state. The story is not good. In the 11th Congressional district, unemployment is stuck in the double digits at an average of […]
RiverLink’s next historic bus tour is Feb. 16
Asheville — The RiverLink Bus Tour offers answers about Asheville’s past, present and future: What is the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Plan and what does it hold for Asheville’s future? What are the plans for the old Cotton Mill down on Riverside Drive? How did the Flood of 1916 change the river area landscape? The next […]
Project Trio performs at UNCA on Feb. 15
Project Trio (Greg Pattillo on flute, Eric Stephenson on cello and Peter Seymour on bass) is based on Brooklyn and is “pushing the boundaries of classical music with a high octane mix of jazz, hip-hop, and rock.” They play UNCA’s Lipinsky Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. According to a press release, “Of […]
Writers at Home features three UNCA MLA writers
Three members of UNC-Asheville’s Master of Liberal Arts program (Maryedith Burrell, Ann Barrett and Jessica Pepper) will read their work during the February “Writers at Home” event, held at Malaprop’s on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. From a press release: “Burrell has written for studios and networks such as Disney and NBC, starred in […]
Local air agency accepting nominations for awards
Here’s the info via the Buncombe County website: Through the annual Clean Air Excellence Awards Program, the Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency (WNCRAQA) will recognize businesses, organizations, and individuals who have made valuable contributions to air quality in Buncombe County. It recognizes unregulated improvements to air quality emissions or voluntary actions benefiting the […]
Coming up: 25 cent book sale at Pack Library
Here’s the info via the Buncombe County website: The Friends of the Library are having a sale at Pack Library on Friday, February 10 and Saturday, February 11 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day. On Friday and Saturday, all books in the downstairs sale at Pack Library will be 25 cents. In addition, […]
Renovations at 40 Coxe Ave. Buncombe Health and Human Services Dept. complete
The lobby renovations at 40 Coxe Avenue are complete with the following services conveniently located in one place – 40 Coxe Avenue: Family Planning (birth control methods, Pap tests, pregnancy tests, emergency contraception) STD testing & treatment, HIV testing Communicable Disease Immunizations (Child, Adult and Foreign Travel) TB Services (skin tests, x‐ray screening & evaluation, […]
Wildlife Commission proposes night hunting of coyotes and feral hogs
Here’s the press release from the Wildlife Commission: Wildlife Commission Proposes Night Hunting of Coyotes and Feral Hogs RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 6, 2012) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is inviting the public to comment on proposed rules that will allow the hunting of feral swine and coyotes at night with a light. The proposed […]
Buncombe County Schools observes National School Counseling Week
From the press release: National School Counseling Week 2012, “School Counselors: Helping Students Be Brilliant,” will be celebrated from Feb. 6-10, 2012, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school […]