Buncombe County


Council on Aging receives $100,000 grant


Te Council on Aging of Bun-


combe County, Inc., recently re- ceived a $100,000 grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) Foundation. Te Council on Aging is a past BCB- SNC Foundation grantee that has shown significant program results. It will use this new investment to con- tinue its work of assisting and linking senior adults and their families with community resources to enhance quality of life. “It’s important to keep our elderly


citizens moving so they stay healthier longer,” said Wendy Marsh, execu- tive director of the Council on Aging of Buncombe County. “Te BCB- SNC Foundation’s support allows us to further our impact and continue


providing helpful information and resources for the older citizens in Buncombe County. Without their support, we could not do what we do today.” Trough the grant, the Council on


Aging of Buncombe County, Inc., will increase healthy behaviors for senior citizens by enhancing and rep- licating Project EMMA, an initiative that integrates physical activity and local produce into the Senior Dining Program, both within Buncombe County and in other areas of North Carolina. In celebration of its 10th anniver-


sary, the BCBSNC Foundation is investing a total of $1 million in 10 nonprofit organizations across North Carolina. Each organization, former


Authorities arrest hit and run suspect


By Matt Tate A man accused of fleeing the


scene of an accident was charged by Weaverville authorities. Police issued citations to Joshua


Jack Clark of Indian Camp Branch Road in Weaverville for failing to stop at the scene of a crash and unsafe equipment after a vehicle he was driving Friday (Jan. 7) was


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involved in an accident at the in- tersection of U.S. Hwy. 25/70 and Monticello Road. According to Weaverville police,


Clark’s vehicle struck another ve- hicle in the rear, causing damage. Police say Clark fled the scene of the accident. Officer Michele Cagle with the


Weaverville Police Department contracted Clark, and he cooper- ated with authorities, police say.


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BCBSNC Foundation grantees, re- ceived $100,000 to continue efforts that positively impact the health of their local residents. “After 10 successful years, we reflect


on the partnerships and relationships that are making strides in access to care, healthy eating, physical activity and enabling nonprofits to do their good work throughout North Caro- lina,” said Kathy Higgins, president of the BCBSNC Foundation. “Our continued investment in the Coun- cil on Aging of Buncombe County, along with our other nine anniversa- ry grantees, represents our commit- ment to partner with organizations that are demonstrating real impact and that share in our mission – to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians.” Te Council on Aging of Bun-


combe County serves adults 60 years old and above and their families throughout Buncombe County.


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