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‘Mission is failing’ on patient care, AG tells NC health officials weighing expansion request
This is a developing story and will be updated. North Carolina’s attorney general wants state health officials to deny Mission Hospital’s bid to add 26 more beds to the Asheville facility, according to a letter sent Monday and shared with BPR News. The AG’s office cited the need for increased competition in the region and the recent spate of complaints against Mission’s owner, HCA Healthcare.
Previewing the CARS Tour's Return to North Wilkesboro
After Mother Nature prevented the zMAX CARS Tour from participating in NASCAR’s All-Star Race week at North Wilkesboro Speedway, both the Late Model Stock Car and Pro Late Model Tour will return to the historic facility this weekend. The CARS Tour played an instrumental role in revitalizing North Wilkesboro...
App State’s Aguilar Named to Maxwell Award Watch List
BOONE, N.C. — App State senior quarterback Joey Aguilar has been named to the watch list for the 2024 Maxwell Award, which recognizes the most outstanding player in college football. Every year since 2015, App State's first season as a bowl-eligible FBS program, the Mountaineers have had at least...
Hendersonville’s 7th Avenue project a work in progress
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — There’s a section of downtown Hendersonville that’s become increasingly popular over the past few years as pedestrians wander from the wide sidewalks of Main Street. A huge undertaking, the city continues to make progress on the 7th Avenue District Streetscape Project, which aims...
'Physical chess' | Olympic level fencing training found just outside of Charlotte
MONROE, N.C. — The 2024 Paris Olympics are highlighting classic sports like gymnastics, track and field, and swimming. But less discussed sports are featured as well. When it comes to fencing, Coach Boris Khurgin is an artist. "I can compare it to a work of sculptor," Khurgin said. "You...
Manufacturing company investing $7 million more in Henderson Co. Facility
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The SELEE Corporation, a filtration manufacturer, is investing $7 million more into its Henderson County facility, retaining 110 jobs. SELEE is a division of Porvair plc who pioneered the use of ceramic foam technology in metal filtration. As a forerunner in filtration development, SELEE...
Asheville Watchdog: Coalition Begins Push for HCA to Relinquish Mission
Written by Andrew R. Jones, Asheville Watchdog. A broad coalition of Western North Carolina doctors, patient advocates, clergy members, a state senator and others are calling on HCA Healthcare to give up the Mission Health network, decrying the level of care it has provided since its $1.5 billion purchase in 2019.
New Panthers Arrival Suddenly Announces Retirement
New Panthers RB Rashaad Penny suddenly announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday as Carolina officially placed the 28-year-old back on the reserve/retired list. Penny just signed with the Panthers this offseason after spending five years with the Seattle Seahawks and one with the Philadelphia Eagles. His path to playing time in a crowded Carolina backfield was murky and his extensive injury history could've played a role in Penny's decision.
Boy at Outer Banks is 5th NC beach death this month in menacing rip currents
The boy's death on Saturday at Corolla Beach is the fifth on the North Carolina coast just this month amid dangerous rip currents that have prompted more than 200 rescues. Two of the confirmed rip current deaths happened at the Outer Banks.
Report: More to be done to embrace, drive innovation economy
(The Center Square) – Although North Carolina’s economy is doing well and keeping pace with the rest of America, the state still needs to do more to “embrace and drive” innovation, according to a new report by the North Carolina Board of Science, Technology & Innovation. “Technology and innovation are key ingredients of a high-productivity, high-employment, high-income, growing economy,” Janet Cowell, chairwoman of the board, said in a statement. North...
From CPP: Dogwood warns HCA of potential violations of terms of Mission Health deal
Dogwood Health Trust notified the N.C. Attorney General’s office Tuesday morning that it plans to warn HCA about potential violations of the terms of HCA’s 2019 purchase agreement for the Asheville-based Mission Health hospital system, based on HCA’s annual report and the findings of an independent monitor.
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