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Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Community raises concerns over patient discharges at Mission Hospital

Calls grow for HCA CEO to meet with Asheville officials after Immediate Jeopardy finding

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
CMS orders Mission Hospital to bring in independent consultant

Move follows serious safety incidents, including two patient deaths and measles exposure

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Asheville YMCA to host free senior health fair

In observation of American Heart Month, the YMCA of Western North Carolina is partnering with Hopscotch Primary Care to bring a free senior health fair to the Asheville YMCA.

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Mission Hospital faces federal sanctions for third time in two years

CMS cites “immediate jeopardy” after state inspection, hospital says it is addressing deficiencies to protect patient safety

Authorities closed Yates Avenue at the intersection of Craven Hill Circle on Wednesday afternoon after a propane truck overturned, prompting temporary evacuations in the area.
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Propane truck overturns in Ridgecrest, prompts evacuations

No injuries reported; roads closed as crews secure scene

Trauma Intervention Program of Western North Carolina
Community
4 months ago
TIP of WNC is recruiting crisis-response volunteers

Program provides emotional support at scenes of sudden death and trauma in Buncombe and Henderson counties

Community
4 months ago
Closures loom as Winter Storm Fern grips Asheville area

Hospitals stay operational while city, county suspend services Monday

Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Dangerous cold follows ice storm in Asheville area

Cold Weather Advisory issued as freezing rain warnings linger

Community
4 months ago
Buncombe County opens emergency shelters ahead of ice storm

Asheville area officials urge residents to stay indoors, prepare for power outages and seek shelter if needed

Downtown Asheville seen from the Buncombe County Courthouse web camera
Community
4 months ago
Officials urge caution ahead of winter storm in Asheville area

Ice, dangerous roads and power outages expected; 72-hour preparedness recommended

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