Western North Carolina

Join the Ride: Bike Fest 2023 Brings Cycling, Community, and Celebration to Asheville, NC

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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ASHEVILLE, N.C., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asheville on Bikes (AoB) is thrilled to announce the return of the much-anticipated 2nd annual Bike Fest, presented by Cane Creek Cycling Components. The event kicks off in Asheville on Friday, July 14, and runs through Saturday, July 15. The Gran Fondo Asheville wraps up the weekend on Sunday, July 16. The 2023 Bike Fest promises fun, food, film, and adventure for cycling enthusiasts young and old, right in the heart of downtown Asheville.

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  • ASHEVILLE, N.C., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asheville on Bikes (AoB) is thrilled to announce the return of the much-anticipated 2nd annual Bike Fest, presented by Cane Creek Cycling Components.
  • The event kicks off in Asheville on Friday, July 14, and runs through Saturday, July 15.
  • The 2023 Bike Fest promises fun, food, film, and adventure for cycling enthusiasts young and old, right in the heart of downtown Asheville.
  • The "Clinics & Gimmicks" portion of the day is one of the highlights of Bike Fest—those interested can view the events and register online .

Medline awards 11 Community Impact Grants

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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NORTHFIELD, Ill., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline has awarded 11 grants to nonprofit organizations providing housing, meals, prison healthcare monitoring, education, job training, breast cancer support, and other programs addressing the barriers to optimal healthcare. These grants are administered through the company's Community Impact Grant program, which seeks to improve community health by addressing social determinants of health.

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  • These grants are administered through the company's Community Impact Grant program, which seeks to improve community health by addressing social determinants of health.
  • This year's Community Impact Grants total $250,000.
  • The Community Impact Grant program is just one of the many ways that Medline is helping to address social determinants of health in the U.S. and throughout the world.
  • In 2020, the company launched the Medline Cares (Community, Action, Resources, Education and Solutions) program, to stimulate health equity and improve population health in the communities where Medline employees live and work.

Small Towns Play Up Natural and Historic Assets, Attract Families Looking for Quality of Life

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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BOONE, N.C., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Destination by Design (DbD) is an innovative economic development firm based in Western NC and breaking ground across the U.S.  

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  • The firm provides the full range of services that towns need at every stage of re-development.
  • By capitalizing on historic main streets and public lands, DbD helps communities discover and leverage these as major new economic drivers.
  • Beyond business parks and chain restaurants, they are looking for quality of life.
  • "Quality of life, outdoor recreation, and environmental protection are now major economic development themes," said Eric Woolridge, DbD's Director of Planning.

CooperRiis announces Ride Above Mental Illness

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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ASHEVILLE, N.C., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CooperRiis Healing Community is pleased to announce Ride Above Mental Illness, a peer-to-peer fundraising event.

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  • ASHEVILLE, N.C., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CooperRiis Healing Community is pleased to announce Ride Above Mental Illness, a peer-to-peer fundraising event.
  • Inspired by Western North Carolina resident Jeremiah Reiner, CooperRiis will be raising awareness of adult mental health challenges and CooperRiis' response to helping adults needing residential mental health healing.
  • CooperRiis Healing Community is pleased to announce Ride Above Mental Illness, a peer-to-peer fundraising event.
  • CooperRiis' Ride Above Mental Illness is an opportunity to engage alumni, theirfamilies,andthecommunityat large whilecelebratingourlongstandinginvolvementinthefieldofmental health recovery.

Acoustiblok® "Quiets" Asheville Humane Society Facility with (Patented) AcoustiFence®

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Friday, July 30, 2021
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TAMPA, Fla., July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Asheville Humane Society in Asheville, North Carolina had a serious animal noise problem at their facility and with the help of Acoustiblok, a NASA "Spinoff" listed company, the problem was solved with Acoustiblok's patented AcoustiFence.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Asheville Humane Society in Asheville, North Carolina had a serious animal noise problem at their facility and with the help of Acoustiblok, a NASA "Spinoff" listed company, the problem was solved with Acoustiblok's patented AcoustiFence.
  • When the Asheville adoption center was built over ten years ago, it met and exceeded all the guidelines for an animal sheltering facility.
  • Asheville Humane Society chose to work with Acoustiblok because of company's excellent reputation in the industry, and because AcoustiFence, sound deadening material, exceeded the state regulations.
  • For those looking for a more upscale look, Acoustiblok has added a new product to their popular AcoustiFence line: Landscape HD (High Definition) Image AcoustiFence.

Asheville Cyclist Hospitalized After Hit and Run Accident

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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ASHEVILLE, N.C., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On May 13th, 2021, Candler, NC cyclist William "Bill" Miller was hospitalized after being hit by a Ford Explorer driven by his neighbor, Paul Bork.

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  • ASHEVILLE, N.C., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On May 13th, 2021, Candler, NC cyclist William "Bill" Miller was hospitalized after being hit by a Ford Explorer driven by his neighbor, Paul Bork.
  • Following the accident, Miller was placed in an ambulance and rushed to the hospital's trauma bay.
  • According to Mike Sule, Executive Director of Asheville on Bikes, "The Asheville community demands justice for Bill Miller.
  • Asheville on Bikes, Bill, his family and friends, and others all want to see Paul Bork held accountable for his actions.

Startup Wanderly Launches Travel Guides Set to Save Travelers Hours in Planning

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Friday, July 16, 2021
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The platform offers eager travelers a way to plan trips based on their specific interests, saving countless hours in research.

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  • The platform offers eager travelers a way to plan trips based on their specific interests, saving countless hours in research.
  • Wanderly, launched with six destinations, Austin, Asheville, Charleston, Miami, Nashville and New Orleans, plans to release a new city every few months.
  • Every location is broken down into micro-guides, highlighting niche interests, showcasing popular neighborhoods, and accommodating specific travel styles.
  • Now, as the world reopens, Wanderly provides travelers with internet-based city guides that can be personalized for everyone's own specific interests.

EnergyLink Breaks Ground on Large Scale Municipality Project to Retrofit Government Buildings with Solar for Buncombe County

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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ASHEVILLE,N.C., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --EnergyLink's construction team broke ground this week on a two-year large scale solar project.

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  • ASHEVILLE,N.C., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --EnergyLink's construction team broke ground this week on a two-year large scale solar project.
  • This municipality project will overhaul energy usage for Buncombe County and the City of Asheville, with 46 of their public institutions' buildings being retrofitted with solar.
  • Accredited through NAESCO , EnergyLink's ability to manage construction for this many individual solar projects reaffirms their potential for larger projects.
  • Buncombe can also expect to see their carbon footprint reduce in the coming years as they benefit from adding 6.8MW of solar.

Four Seasons Plumbing sustains growth, adds new leaders to team

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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"It's a testament to our stellar team, and today I'm happy to announce two more additions to our growing family.

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  • "It's a testament to our stellar team, and today I'm happy to announce two more additions to our growing family.
  • "I am excited to join such a great company with Four Seasons Plumbing," Patterson said.
  • Four Seasons Plumbing is a family-owned and operated home services company serving Asheville and Hendersonville areas.
  • Four Seasons Plumbing has established itself as the leader in providing reliable, professional plumbing services throughout the entire Asheville and Hendersonville area and surrounding communities.

World's First Toy-Themed Mini Golf Opens in Pigeon Forge, TN

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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PIGEON FORGE, Tenn., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Toy Box Mini Golf, located near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is the world's first toy-themed mini golf course with Instagram-worthy toys larger-than-life!

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  • PIGEON FORGE, Tenn., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Toy Box Mini Golf, located near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is the world's first toy-themed mini golf course with Instagram-worthy toys larger-than-life!
  • Guests can purchase tickets at Toy Box Mini Golf on Dollywood Lane in Pigeon Forge or online.
  • Toy Box Mini Golf is an 18-hole outdoor mini golf course in the heart of the Smokies.
  • Toy Box Mini Golf is a must-do on your next family vacation to Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, or Gatlinburg.