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Pardee honors physician, philanthropists of the year

Dr. Eric Byrd was honored as Pardee Hospital’s Physician of the Year and Bill and Dot Moyer were recognized as Philanthropists of the Year during the annual Pardee Hospital Foundation gala Saturday night at Blue Ridge Conference Hall at BRCC. This is the fourth year that the Pardee Hospital Foundation has presented the Physician of the Year Award, which is given to a Pardee physician whose career has been defined by medical excellence, dedication to compassionate patient care, and a commitment to improving the lives of people throughout the community. Byrd, of Carolina Mountain Internal Medicine, was nominated by several patients as well as fellow Pardee doctors for exemplifying such characteristics. Byrd completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Kentucky after graduating from medical school from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He worked at various medical centers in Kentucky before moving to Hendersonville in 2001. Byrd practices Internal Medicine at Carolina Mountain Internal Medicine and is a current part-time Pardee Hospitalist Physician. Byrd joins Ken Shelton, James Caserio and Stuart Glassman as winners of the physician of the year award. Also recognized were husband and wife, William “Bill” and Dot Moyer as Philanthropists of the Year. This year marked the 13th annual Philanthropist of the Year award, which is given to members of the community who have made outstanding contributions to Pardee Hospital and the Pardee Hospital Foundation and toward the improvement of community health care. Bill is a native of Pennsylvania and Dot was raised in Charlottesville, Va. The two married in 1984 and both worked as attorneys at prestigious law firms in Philadelphia before moving to Henderson County in 1990. Both Bill and Dot became active in community affairs serving on numerous civic and charitable boards including lending their time and talent to Pardee Hospital. Bill served 12 years on the Henderson County Board of Commissioners, eight years as chair, and currently serves on the Board of Pardee Hospital as well as the Asheville Regional Airport Authority. Dot currently serves as board chair for Four Seasons Compassion for Life, Vice President of the Foothills Equestrian Trails Association, and Board and Executive Committee Member of the Flat Rock Playhouse Board of Trustees. “Dr. Byrd as well as Mr. and Mrs. Moyer are fantastic representatives of our community,” said Kimerly Hinkelman, Pardee Hospital Foundation Executive Director. “Pardee Hospital is a better place because of them and we would not be able to provide the care our community deserves without these individuals. We thank them for the dedication, time, and talent.” The gala drew a record 400 attendees and brought in more than $100,000 to benefit the new Comprehensive Cancer Center.     Read Story »

Hendersonville Business

Judge tosses Hamlin's 'bad faith' bankruptcy petition

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Flat Rock Business

After bookstore closing, charitable group will find new ways to raise money

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Edneyville Business

Moldavian visitors get closeup look at farming

Alan Ward stooped to point a finger at the lower part of a merlot grape vine.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Business

Mountain Cascade Resort aims for summer opening (2)

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Hendersonville Business

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Hendersonville Business

TDA looking at another new logo

The ink was scarcely dry on its last new logo when the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority ordered up a new design. The new edgier edition received a lukewarm reception fron board members on Tuesday.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Business

Bon Worth marketing to younger audience

While many shoppers were under the impression that the Bon Worth Factory Outlet had closed, the retailer's chief financial officer assured business leaders and the press that such talk was greatly exaggerated.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Business

Less affluent Bruce Drysdale fast becoming fluent in Spanish

Cecilia Rosello’s kindergarten class looks like a typical American classroom. But it doesn’t sound like one.   Read Story »

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