Film Rights and Options Available to "Ivory Joins The Reaping World Wind or Who Caused The Best End Of Earth Ever?"   H. R. Williams announces film rights and options to his debut Speculative Spiritual Fantasy novel entitled "Ivory Joins The Reaping World Wind or Who Caused The Best End Of Earth Ever?" (ISBN 0-7414-4283-3) are being made available to interested parties on a bid basis. 2009-01-05

2009 North Carolina Travel Guide Expands The State's Brand Message   The 2009 N.C. Travel Guide is free and now available. Call 1-800 VISIT NC or go to VisitNC.com to get your copy. 2008-12-19

Gag Gifts for Under $10 - Funny Office Awards Bring Big Laughs   The office needs something to laugh about this year. Get free awards and frame for an inexpensive gag gift for the office. 2008-12-10

New Asheville Non-Profit Organization Makes People in WNC Smile With Recycled Flowers
Asheville's newest nonprofit organization recycles flowers from grocery stores, florists and events in order to make and deliver floral bouquets at nursing homes, retirement communities and long term care facilities. Second Bloom is the inspiration of founders Nancy Pope and Lisa Baker and currently looking for charitable donations as well as local volunteers throughout Western North Carolina. 2008-12-08

Wilderness Therapy Programs Ramping Up for Surge in Holiday Admissions
Between school vacations, family gatherings, and an often stressful season, more families are turning to wilderness therapy programs for support in helping their troubled teens during the winter holidays. 2008-12-04

HBH Gas Systems to Install Community Propane Gas System at The Villas at Lakecliff Near Austin, Texas   HBH Gas Systems and the developers of The Villas at Lakecliff have partnered to bring eco-friendly, affordable gas fuel to the homebuyers in this new upscale community just west of Austin, Texas. Because the community is located in an area that lacks access to natural gas, the developers turned to HBH Gas Systems to provide turn-key gas utilities with a Central Community Gas System. This Central Community Gas System will provide individually metered gas utilities to the 71 single-family detached residential units in The Villas at Lakecliff. The system will be serviced, metered, and billed just like natural gas; the gas is piped underground from a centralized facility. 2008-12-01

Triad Injury Attorney James Roane Helps Client Move Forward After Accident   Roane Law helps client mediate settlement in tragic motor vehicle negligence case. 2008-11-16

Aliene Pylant of Dallas, TX Wins the Seventh Annual War Poetry Contest   Aliene Pylant of Dallas, TX is the winner of the seventh annual War Poetry Contest sponsored by Winning Writers. This contest seeks today's best poetry on the theme of war. Ms. Pylant's poem "Unerring Mercy and Pure Grace" was judged the best of 682 entries from around the world. The winning entries are published at http://www.winningwriters.com/contests/war/2008/wa08_pastwinners.php 2008-11-15

Synergy Point Launches Asheville Satellite Location, Saving Clients and Employees 50-mile Commute   Synergy Point, a web design and interactive agency, in Tryon, NC since 1999, has launched a satellite location 50 miles north of their headquarters in order to better serve both its clients and employees who live and work in the Asheville, NC area. 2008-11-14

A Home Away Announces "Pass it Back" Funding Program for Addiction Treatment   A Home Away is introducing a financial assistance program: "Pass it Back." 2008-11-07

It's Open Season on Employee Benefits: Financial Professional Recommends Five Questions Every Employee Should Ask During Open Enrollment
The average person spends more time planning Thanksgiving dinner than studying their employee benefits package. Although many employees spend less than 10 minutes flipping through the glossy benefits brochures before pushing them aside, Andy Smith, Senior Partner with Cornerstone Financial Partners, Inc., believes that by not investing the time to make informed choices, workers may be leaving money on the table and putting their future at risk. 2008-11-11

Carolina Knife Company Announces New Line of Jagenberg Slitter Blades
Carolina Knife Company, Inc. is announcing the initiation of a new product line to begin production immediately. This product line is the Jagenberg top and bottom slitting knives. Jagenberg is a manufacturer of high-speed slitting equipment used in paper mills and converting factories around the world. Carolina Knife Co. will manufacture blades from all grades of tool steal as well as the carbide inlay configuration. 2008-11-03

EastCoast Entertainment Opens New Office in Asheville   EastCoast Entertainment (ECE) is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Asheville, North Carolina. The new office is located in Asheville's historic downtown district on Battery Park Ave, and will be open for business November 3, 2008. 2008-11-03

First Certified Entrepreneurial Community in America Recognized at National Ceremony in Waynesville, NC -- Haywood County leads Nation in Support of Entrepreneurs
AdvantageWest Economic Development Group extends certification to Haywood County, NC as a Certified Entrepreneurial Community through a program developed by the 23 county economic development organization. The Certified Entrepreneurial Community program is a rigorous five-step process developed for community leaders to improve the business climate. Key points include asset mapping and developing a strategy for growth, improving access to capital for entrepreneurs and providing a superior support system. 2008-10-24

2008 HIMSS Davies Awards: Nation's Outstanding Healthcare Organizations Recognized   Honoring excellence in the implementation of electronic health records (EHRs), the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) announces the recipients of the 2008 Davies Awards in the Organizational, Ambulatory and Community Health Organization categories. 2008-10-10

Sisters Launch Gourmet Food Sister-Stores Focusing on Good Food and Good Health
Two sisters make a mid life career change to be gourmet food retailers. Knowing that Americans today face challenges of weight loss, heart disease and other obstacles affected by diet, they have doubled their endeavors and opened two stores instead of one. I Fancy Food at http://www.ifancyfood.com is their 'anything goes' store, featuring uncommon, artisan and international foods. I Fancy Food is online as well as local, as a newly opened store in Jonesborough, TN. Their lighter side is the online-only 'Fresh Approach Diet Store', at http://www.freshapproachdietstore.com , a temptation free store featuring uncommon, gourmet food that is either low in calories, sodium or fat, or rich in antioxidants or Mediterranean ingredients. 2008-10-09

GOP Maverick, Carl Mumpower, Runs Unique Congressional Campaign Against Democrat, Heath Shuler   The congressional campaign of a GOP candidate has captured national attention for his distinctive challenge to NC-11th Dist. incumbent Democrat, Heath Shuler (campaign caught the attention of Monday Night Football's huge audience). This high-energy contest between a principle driven conservative psychologist, Carl Mumpower and a football player is a classic David and Goliath struggle with about as many twists and turns as the original. 2008-10-09

HBH Gas Systems to Install Central Community Propane Gas System for The Canyons at Lake Travis Development Near Austin, Texas   HBH Gas Systems has partnered with the developer of The Canyons at Lake Travis to bring underground-piped, individually metered gas to the homes in this new community just outside of Austin, Texas. The Canyons at Lake Travis is located in an area that does not have access to the natural gas infrastructure. Faced with the high costs and difficult logistics of extending the natural gas mains, as well as the undesirable prospect of an all-electric community, many developers rely on HBH Gas Systems to implement central community propane gas systems. 2008-10-06

Edmonds, Canning & Associates L.L.C. Hires Joseph Paternostro to Work with Investors in Asheville, NC Area
The financial markets are in turmoil. 2008-10-06

Ideal Living Magazine's Top Fall Mountain Getaways   As the leaves are changing and there's a chill in the air, Ideal Living Magazine says now is the best time to get out and enjoy some of the Mountains' best scenery and some of the Best Mountain Communities. 2008-10-03

Noted Elder Law Attorneys Present Workshop to Address "The Changing Face of Elder Law"   Charlotte's aro Welcomes Nationally Recognized Elder Law Attorney Tim Takacs to Co-present with NC Elder Law Attorney Nicole Vandiver Bryan. 2008-09-18

Web Application Developer Launches New Website Targeting Virtual Offices in New Green Promotion Effort   Corporate Web Consulting develops web applications, provides consulting, and offers virtual office support to green-minded businesses and traditional businesses transitioning to virtual office environments. From custom web applications to process engineering, CWC provides tools to make virtual office management less challenging. 2008-09-10

HandCrafted Homes Launches New Plan Book and Website   HandCrafted Homes, named as one of Builder Magazine's Top 20 Modular Builders, announces the launch of their new website and plan book. Both are designed to showcase HandCrafted Homes' exemplary custom home design opportunities and resources available to their customers. 2008-09-09