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Asheville Is a Haven for Health and Wellness Seekers
For more than a century, people have escaped to Asheville believing the area to have rejuvenating healing powers. The crisp mountain air, majestic scenery, abundant health spas and natural hot-spring mineral waters have made Asheville a popular destination for health-seekers looking for holistic treatments.
Top-Notch Hospitals
Asheville is fortunate to have a Memorial hospital campus and a St. Joseph hospital campus, both of which are part of the award-winning Mission Hospitals health system.... Read More »
Asheville Neighborhood Guide
Asheville is one of the most sought-after small cities in the country with its desirable climate, natural beauty, remarkable arts community and excellent health care availability. Asheville offers abundant choices and rich diversity in its neighborhoods, lifestyles and dwelling options – from historic to hip to high-end. Every direction presents a different and distinctive vibe, and the amenities of the city, with its richness of culture, heritage, access to outdoor activity, and... Read More »
Asheville Schools Rank Among the State's Best
Asheville’s two prize-winning public school districts are one of the many reasons families choose to call the area home.
Asheville City Schools has two high schools, one middle school, one alternative school, five elementary magnet schools and one pre-school facility. Its commitment to student success has earned it the reputation as one of the best public school systems in North Carolina.
Buncombe County Schools is the state’s 10th largest school system and the largest district in... Read More »
Asheville Company Buys YMCA Memberships for Employees
Rusty Owen says the accounting profession tends to be somewhat of a sedentary lifestyle, with employees sitting at a desk and computer all day except for going out at lunch to grab fast food.
Owen himself, director of marketing and business development at Johnson, Price & Sprinkle, says his marketing job at the Asheville-based accounting firm often has him on the “wine-and-cheese circuit,” attending corporate and client functions where plenty of food and beverages are served.... Read More »
Mission Hospitals Is Recognized in Many National Rankings
And the award goes to: Mission Hospitals. Again.
In 2006, Mission Hospitals was named one of the Top 100 Heart Hospitals in the country by Solucient, a health-care industry marketer that analyzes patient care, cost effectiveness and growth in the medical industry. Mission has been named to the prestigious Solucient list six times since 2000.
“These designations are national recognition for something that we have actually been doing for 30-plus years,” says Dr. Harry Burton, cardiovascular... Read More »
Everyday, Eco-Friendly Mindset Makes Asheville a Green Giant
Despite what Kermit the Frog croons, it actually is easy being green – at least in Asheville, where numerous companies, educational institutions and a growing number of private-public partnerships teach ways to save Mother Earth.
People taking on new construction and remodeling projects have a host of resources here to ensure their projects are as environmentally sound as possible. They range from large firms that can oversee building projects from start to finish to specialists in sustainable... Read More »
Asheville Boasts an Abundance of Attractive Neighborhoods
For many people‚ all it takes is a scenic drive into the heart of Asheville and a breath of fresh mountain air‚ and they’re hooked – the decision to move here is that easy.
The abundance of attractive neighborhoods to live in only serves to make future Ashevillians even more zealous about relocating.
“For people moving here from many parts of the country‚ Asheville is like a candy store – much more affordable than places like D.C. and New York‚ a low crime rate and great quality of life‚” says... Read More »
